About GangaiKonda Cholapuram
This tiny town was established by Rajendra Chola, the son of Rajaraja Chola. Rajendra Chola ruled his kingdom which stretches from lands nearby River Ganges to Ceylon, from this town. Tourists can see the remnants of Chola Fort which was actually built using burnt brick. Rajendra Chola built a replica of Thanjavur Big Temple in this town. “Mahaduvar” on eastern side passage leads the tourists inside the temple. Tourists will be captivated by the view of Main Tower which is 182 feet. The tower is built in Dravidian Style of architecture. There are shrines for Chandikesvara, Goddess Durga, etc. Tourists can see a Statue of Lion guarding a well named, “Simhakeni”. This temple is one of the “Great Chola Living temples”.
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Places to Visit near GangaiKonda Cholapuram
Suryanar Temple, Tamil Nadu
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Thirumanancheri, Tamil Nadu
28.7 km from GangaiKonda Cholapuram - See map
Thirumanancheri is a place of religious importance in the Pudukkottai District. Famous for the Sri Kalyanasundareswarar Swamy Temple where...
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Srimushnam, Tamil Nadu
33.3 km from GangaiKonda Cholapuram - See map
Srimushnam is about 24 miles west of Chidambaram and is sacred to Hindus and Buddhists. There are several festivals held in the town, around the...
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Sarangapani Temple, Tamil Nadu
33.9 km from GangaiKonda Cholapuram - See map
Sarangapani temple which is dedicated to Lord Vishnu is one of the 108 holy abode of Lord Vishnu. It is also termed as “Pancharanga Kshetram”....
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Darasuram, Tamil Nadu
34.2 km from GangaiKonda Cholapuram - See map
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Mahamaham Tank, Tamil Nadu
34.3 km from GangaiKonda Cholapuram - See map
Spreaded across 6.2 acres of land, Mahamaham tank is most sacred pilgrim spot where Mahamaham is celebrated once in every 12 years. There are 20...
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Adi Kumbeswarar Temple, Tamil Nadu
34.4 km from GangaiKonda Cholapuram - See map
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Uppiliappan Temple, Tamil Nadu
37.7 km from GangaiKonda Cholapuram - See map
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Swamimalai Murugan Temple, Tamil Nadu
38.4 km from GangaiKonda Cholapuram - See map
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Airavatesvara Temple, Tamil Nadu
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Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu
41.2 km from GangaiKonda Cholapuram - See map
Mayiladuthurai also known as Mayavaram is a religious destination located in Nagapattinam district. The most famous temple is the...
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Patteeswaram Temple, Tamil Nadu
42.3 km from GangaiKonda Cholapuram - See map
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