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Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple

Arulmigu Peruvudaiyar Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple

  • King Rajendra Cholan, son of King Rajaraja Cholan, built a temple of Brihadeeswarar at Gangaikonda Cholapuram in the form of a large temple in Tanjore to commemorate his conquest of the north.
  • There are many beautiful sculptures here, including the dancing Ganesha, the lake with lion-headed entrance and the crowning of King Rajendra by Lord Paraman and Parvati.
  • Gangaikonda Cholapuram temple is the best example of Cholas architecture.
  • Also, during the reign of King Rajendra Cholan, the capital city was shifted from Tanjore to the Gangaikonda Cholapuram which gives this town more importance.
  • The Shiva Lingam here has a circumference of 62 feet and a height of 13 feet 6 inches, carved in a single stone.
  • Annabishekam is held for lord shiva on the occasion of Pournami in the month of Aippasi.
  • Annabhishekam is special by cooking 2 thousand 500 kg of sweet rice.
  • Besides decorating with nuts, fruits and spices, there is also a huge garland for Lord Shiva.
  • This temple is one of the largest Shiva temples where Annabhishekam is held.

Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple Festivals

  • Maasi Shivaratri
  • Aippasi Pournami
  • Panguni Thiruvizha
  • Margazhi Thiruvathirai
  • Aadi Thiruvathirai - 26th July - King Rajendra Cholan Birth Anniversary, Local Government Holiday.

Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple Timings
Morning: 6 AM to 12 PM
Evening: 4 PM to 8 PM
Best Time to Visit: Evening
Entry Fee: Free

How to Reach GangaikondaCholapuram Temple
Train: 49 km from Kumbakonam Railway Station. 49.7km from Ariyalur Railway Station.
Bus: 45 km from Kumbakonam bus stand, lot of buses available from Kumbakonam.
Flight: 2 hours 3 min from Trichy International Airport. Devotees can get cabs and buses from Trichy airport frequently.

Where to Stay in Gangaikonda Cholapuram
People visiting this temple can stay in decent hotels at Kumbakonam, Mayiladuthurai and Tanjore.

Nearby Tourist and Historical Places

  • Sri Kaliyuga Varatharaja Perumal Temple
  • Thirumanur
  • Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary
  • Elakurichi Adaikala Madha Shrine

Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple Address
Village Located Nearby
Jayankondam,
Ariyalur District,
Tamil Nadu - 612901
Google Map Direction: https://goo.gl/maps/jrzuwvqogqDjcYwb7
Contact Phone Number: +91 97513 41108

Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple Photos

Ariyalur Gangaikonda Cholapuram
History of Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple
King Rajendra Cholan Temple
Gangaikonda Cholapuram Architecture
Gangaikonda Cholapuram Lord Shiva Temple


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