tamilnadu

gangaikondacholapuram

Gangaikondacholapuram in Ariyalur, Tamil Nadu, is a historical UNESCO World Heritage site featuring the magnificent Gangaikondacholisvarar Temple, built by the Chola king Rajendra Chola I after his victory over the Ganges. This ancient city served as the Chola capital for over 250 years and its grand temple, a masterpiece of Dravidian architecture, showcases impressive sculptures and engineering