Brihadisvara Temple, Gangaikonda Cholapuram

Brihadeshwara Temple (also called Gangaikonda Cholapuram temple and Gangaikondacholeeswaram) is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in Gangaikonda Cholapuram, Ariyalur district, in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

Gangaikonda Cholapuram Brihadeeswarar Temple
View of the entire temple complex.
Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictAriyalur district
Location
StateTamil Nadu
CountryIndia
Geographic coordinates11°12′22.44″N 79°26′56″E
Architecture
Architectural typeDravidian Architecture
CreatorRajendra Chola I
InscriptionsTamil and Grantha

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