Gangaikonda Cholapuram
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View of SriVimana from the second entrance.
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Big Nandi at the temple entrance.
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Natraja.
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Nandi inside the temple.
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Coronation of King Rajendra Chozhan by Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
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Sculpture at the outlet for purification rituals.
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Sculpture of Ggnana saraswati.
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Dwarabalas found on the Mugamandapam entrance.
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Simha keni or the lion well.
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Shikhara of the main sanctum.
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Intricate carvings on the Gopuram.
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Intricate carvings on granite walls of the temple.
Gangaikonda Cholapuram was erected as the capital of the Cholas by Rajendra Chola I. The Vimana with its recessed corners and upward movement presents a striking contrast to the straight-sided pyramidal tower of Thanjavur but with octagon shape of Dravidian architecture. The Vimana is flanked on either side by small temples.
