I can imagine walking around this area listening to you telling the story. number of provinces known as mandalams, The mandalams in turn were divided into Not a single rock is left without carvings and needs a lot of walking .Badami Aihole and Patalakad too u can combine along with Hampi. You lay it out, you step back and yep your captive audience has their jaw on the ground. The grandeur achieved by these Temples considering the epoch of History when they were constructed, and the fact that they stood the test of time, makes them special and worth visiting. country itself i.e. He built a new city and called it ‘Gangaikonda Cholapuram’ – The city of the Chola who brought the Ganges. It is now a small village, its past eminence only remembered by the existence of the great Lord Maha Shiva Temple. it as their capital, reoriented and trained the efficient Chola army. Thank you so much Madam for your comment..!! The Brihadisvara Temple, the Temple at Gangaikonda Cholapuram and the Airavatesvara Temple are the most important of all of these temples. , Indeed Madam, the place is very beautiful.. You will love it when you visit it personally.. Thank you so much..!! sambuvaraya's palace of Melakadambur, Kulothunga's predecessor. Was awestruck to see its beauty from its entrance. Well, to be honest, I read about Gangaikonda Cholapuram in our school History books. Soon monarch. 10th century demanded that the deities take part in a variety of public roles The great temple of Siva at 3. Visiting Time: This temple remains open from 6am to 12pm, and from 4pm to 8pm. Your blog post is almost a virtual tour through these stunning UNESCO Sites. For administrative and strategic purposes they built another capital and named it Gangaikondacholapuram. Glad you liked it.. He assumed the title of Gangaikonda Cholan and named his new capital as created to be carried outside the temple to participate in daily rituals, Rajendra-I is found in Kolaram temple at Kolar of Karnataka state in India. For administrative and strategic purposes he built another capital and upper Lada and finally the Vangaladesa (Bengal). a) chola. The Brihadisvara Temple, the Temple at Gangaikonda Cholapuram and the Airavatesvara Temple are the most important of all of these temples. Gongaikonda Cholapuram has also been aptly accorded with the “World Heritage” status by none other than UNESCO. war against Cheras/Pandyas, Ceylon expedition, Kataram (currently called as PATTADAKAL: This group of eighth century monuments in Pattadakal, Karnataka, was built by the Chalukyas to commemorate their victory over the Pallavas. to the fort wall of Kulothunga Chola (Kulottunga Match the column of column A and Column B . Rajendra Chola I defeated from the river Ganges in golden vessels. I love reading about ancient temples but your presentation of facts is very good, comprehensive, systematic. Gangaikonda Cholapuram temple was built around 1025 CE after King Rajendra Chola’s victorious march till the Ganges. I have covered that as well. the north to Ceylon in I’ll surely read it soon. I studied about these two temples in school and had always wanted to visit them. Your blog is great.. Our ancestors were really grate craftsmen, artists and we don’t even know the names of these artists. You are so kind..!! The piece describing Brihadeeshwar Temple in Thanjavur can be read here. Probably in the reign of Kulothunga Chola I, the fortifications were Let us see. Would love to read more! Gangaikonda Cholapuram (Tamil: கங்கைகொண்ட சோழபுரம்) was built during medieval India and was erected as the capital of the Cholas by Rajendra Chola I, the son and successor of Rajaraja Chola, the great Chola who conquered a large area in South India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Sumatra, Kadaram (Kedah in Malaysia), … side view of gangaikonda cholapuram temple Rajendra Chola developed his new capital at Gangaikondacholapuram which is 70Km from Thanjavur and near to Kumbakonam. I’ll definitely be back! Feel free to post your comments, or Get in Touch with Me over Social Media (indicated in the appropriate section).. Rajendra Chola I, who was in rule from 1012 to 1044 A.D constructed Gangaikondacholapuram and its temple. My MBA studies in Tiruchirappalli gave me the opportunity to do so. A lot of detailed study is required over there in Hampi.. No pressure now …….. You can come right out of hiding. Never thought it could drive such an impact.. The Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple … The Chola empire included the whole of southern India to the river Thungabadhra in the north. I mean if you are able to actually visualise and feel the ambience of the place, then what more is needed? He Thank you..!! Thank you once again.. ☺️☺️ So truly, it is a great pleasure to come by your blog and learn so much and also have a wee laugh with you. You might want to read a bit about my trip to an Indus Valley Civilization Site in India.. Hope to get your views on that as well.. . Gangaikonda Cholapuram was built by Rajendra Chola to commemorate his victory over the Pala Kings who ruled the Gangetic River basin in North India. From Chennai or Trichy, the visitor may board a bus, train or hire a taxi (expensive) to reach Gangaikonda Cholapuram. For administrative and strategic purposes they built another capital and named it Gangaikondacholapuram. The temple of Gangaikonda Cholapuram and the Airavatesvara … out village administration. As the capital of the Thanks a lot for making it possible for me to enjoy the splendor of this magnificent temple. Their passion and devotion to art was their driving force not the name and fame. According to some theories, the destruction was caused by the invasion of the Delhi Sultanate led by Malik Kafur, the deputy of Sultan Alauddin Khilji, in 1311 CE, and thereafter in invasions during 1314 CE and 1327 CE under Sultan Mohammad bin Tughlaq. Sure worth visiting. The 15th century built Jami Masjid (Great Mosque) is said to have served as a reference for many later mosques across India. Rajendra undertook an expedition to the Ganges along the east coast Temple built by Rajendra Chola the Great in 1025 a.d. after his victorious march to river Ganga in North India. I was fascinated by this marvelous piece of art and architecture and wanted to visit the same. Perhaps that is something women and men need to hear more..!! The same may be read from my previous post in this series (Click here). Gangai Konda Cholapuram Chola Period (11th - 12th Centuries) From Dr.R.Nagasamy's Comprehensive On Line Book on Gangaikondacholapuram - " Gangaikondacholapuram, now in the Udaiyarpalayam taluk of Tiruchi district, in Tamilnadu, was erected as the capital of the Cholas by Rajendra I, the son and successor of Rajaraja I, the great Chola who conquered a large area in South … I will follow you…, Thank you so much Madam for following me.. ☺️ The name Gangaikonda Cholapuram means “the town of the Chola who took water from the river Ganga (Ganges)”. Godavari river. valanadu and nadus. All the pictures / videos posted in this article are my own unless otherwise mentioned. One such check dam is the Lower Anaicut, which was built in the 1800s by the British administration. I too have visited both Brihadeeswarar temple and Gangai Konda Cholapuram temple . Let the mysteries unfold – one by one. Look, one thing I love about this biz is speaking to people the world over, learning about their culture, their country and having a wee laugh with them too. Over-tourism, or tourism concentrated to a very few places, overcrowds them and leaves the others unexplored, the latter having so much to offer themselves. Visit Duration: Visitors generally spend 30 minutes to 1 hour here. The Chola armies seized the Chalukya flag, decapitated or slew This dam was constructed in 2nd century AD(CE) by the Chola King Karikalan. The detailing is very well studied and nice! Thank you so much Madam for taking the time to visit my blog and leave your comment.. We missed though , You are right Madam.. A visit to Hampi will require that much amount of time. kottams. Cholas known as Parakesari. Thank you. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Vaigai/Kaveri delta in Tamil country up to the Tungabhadra-Krishnabasins in the Maharashtra-Andhra region. I gathered that you are covering it all very systematically- the grand temples erected by Chola emperors. Rajendra Chola-I (1012-1044 A.D) son of the Great Rajaraja-I, established this To commemorate these victories he built a new capital Gangaikonda Cholapuram, which served as a capital to later Cholas until the Chola dynasty came to an end in 1280 A.D. Gangaikonda Cholapuram is located near the Cauvery river delta, which opens up in the Bay of Bengal. That is fascinating. The last king of the Medieval Cholas was Rajendra Chola-III. The city seems to have had two fortifications, one inner and the other outer. , Oh..!! consists of 3 stories and was surrounded by a huge fort-like wall, the outer The inner fortification was around the royal Great detail and thoughts. river Kollidam. painted sculptures. a) chola. Chennai Airport is a major airport in India. Thank you Sir for visiting my blog and leaving your comment.. ☺️ Chola rulers were active patrons of the arts. Thank you so much Madam for your comments and for visiting my blog.. ☺️ Glad you found it informative..!! He continued the ambitious career of his father and more and more territories to the … The villagers themselves carried wall largely destroyed during the English rule (1896) to reuse the building A striking difference between the two temples is visible from their contours, The Temple in Thanjavur has straight contours. the south and other south east Asian countries. The unmissable Nandi of Gangaikonda Cholapuram Hence, the name Gangaikonda Cholapuram. Keep writing! He built around 10 temples at various places. All the best. I love archeology and architecture and I loved reading about these temples, which reminded me somewhat of the Mayan and Aztec temples I’ve toured in central Mexico. Rajendra-I, a great warrior, assisted his father in numerous expeditions to I hope you pay a visit here and experience the magnificence yourself.. was an extensive city, carefully planned and laid in accordance with the Temple History: Rajendra Chola-I (1012-1044 A.D) son of the Great Rajaraja-I (who established Tanjore “Big Temple” 985-1012 A.D) , Madurantakan or Rajendra Chola is established this temple in between 1020 … Irattapadi (erstwhile land of the Rashtrakutas usurped Thank you so much Madam for your appreciation..!! The name Gangaikonda Cholapuram means “the town of the Chola who took water from the river Ganga (Ganges)”. The Brihadeeshwara Temple & the Chola Empire’s Capital Gangaikonda Cholapuram was constructed by the Chola Emperor Rajendra Chola I. Rajendra Chola was the son of Raja Raja Chola, who is credited with the construction of the Magnificent Brihadeeshwara Temple in Thanjavur. It succumbed to an attack by the Hoysalas from the west and the Pandyas from the This is about 25 years post the construction of the Brihadeeshwar Temple in Thanjavur. As of 2014, the ancient city 'Rajendra Chola 1' assumed the title of 'Gangaikonda' and it means one who has conquered places up to the Ganga river. Repeat.. Let's traverse on the paths less taken and explore whole new worlds. Stunning gem! sand. The scale and the era of the construction of this temple is sure to make one gasp in wonder. In addition to leading a successful conquest of a part of the Gangetic Valley in North India, Rajendra Chola is also credited with expanding the Chola Empire in almost the entirety of South East Asia, which includes present day Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Indonesia, Maldives and Cambodia. He built a 22 km wide artificial lake near the city. architectural treatises to suit the needs of a capital. The ruins of the new capital which he built, called Gangaikonda Cholapuram, still stand in a desolate region of the Trichinopoly district. His intention was to a build a much bigger Brihadiswara temple and began the construction in 1025 AD. The remains of the outer fortification can be seen Thank you for your appreciation..!! The Brihadeeswarar Temple at Gangaikondacholapuram was commissioned to be built by Rajendra Chola within twenty years of building the great temple of Tanjore by his father. Upon close observation, the style may be considered to be inspired by the Brihadeeshwara Temple, among many other factors as well. That’s good to hear.. The triumphant Chola armies brought back waters Hence the sculptures contain depiction of different incarnations of Lord Shiva. Thank you so much Madam for your comments.. ☺️ I love historical places.. Rightly said, there is so much to learn from such places.. ☺️. They retained The city, it’s palace lie and other buildings lie destroyed. named it Gangaikondacholapuram. Wonderful to learn about new places to travel. S.No. He was awarded the supreme title of the There is a theory (not verified perhaps) explaining how the Chola Kings could break the hard granite. the Chola protectorate of Vengi was threatened by Chalukyas Jayasimha II. I would read one on a day basis. I love that there are people in front of the temple because it gives away the scale of this effort so well for those of us that are more visual in nature. Shall visit again and read the remaining stories of your travels.. ☺️, ❤️ The city seems to have had two fortifications, one inner … India is not just Taj Mahal, Delhi, Goa or Mumbai. Very interesting. 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If one pays a visit to Tamil Nadu, one can easily see several beautifully constructed temples – some are modern and some are medieval. Working on it …, Lovely.. ☺️ Amazing. The dam is slightly more than 100 years old, but it was built using materials which are nearly 1000 years old. Beautiful photos and excellent write-up. Which is what I get by interacting with you.. feels good to read your blog posts and learn more from you.. ☺️ DSC 0179 Temple at Gangaikonda Cholapuram. I don’t know much about those civilizations, but shall explore them in near future. Astounding seems to be an understatement to describe this architectural and cultural marvel called Brihadeeshwara Temple. He built around 10 temples at various places. The Brihadisvara temple was built under the reign of Rajaraja 1, and is a … Love Joni. It is located about 70 km from the magnificent Brihadeeshwara Temple in Thanjavur. Chola annals) and had the Siva Temple Gangakkondacholeswaram built(***). Thanjavur was the earliest capital, but later on, Gangaikonda and Cholapuram became the capitals which ere situated on the banks of the river Kaveri. Glad that you liked it and got reminded about Aztec and Mayan Civilizations..!! If not plan a trip. Thank you so much for such a glorious praise.. ☺️☺️ The name actually means The town of the Chola who took over or defeated the kings near Ganga. The finesse and engineering marvel in granite, a Millennium back, means some serious business.. Hope you visit this place.. . There are quite some differences between the two as I highlighted, hope you could check them out.. Jokes apart, thank you so much for your constant encouragement and appreciation.. !Must visit this place some day.. Thank you Madam for your lovely comments.. ☺️☺️. The special feature of the Chola administration was the Local Self Thank you so much for sharing.. , Really amazing!! Learn how your comment data is processed. its current state. It is now a small village, its past eminence only remembered by the existence of the great Lord Maha Shiva Temple. A great post. While the stone sculptures and the inner sanctum image Column A S.No. Posted on 6 Feb 2013 14 Oct 2020 by whostorian Rajendra Chola – I sat on the Chola throne for the first time as y uvaraja , the crown prince, under his father’s rule. They flourished in architectures, Thanks for following me Tarry a little, friend. King Rajendra Chola was born in the Tamil month Aadi on Tiruvadirai day. Glad you found it good..!! Wow ..!! Questions about the survival of such colossal structures for a millennium at a stretch, building these with simple tools in hand by breaking none other than the near unbreakable granite are worth pondering upon considering the epoch of history we are discussing. Explore. Let me walk you through the same and shed light on why it is so. Government or the autonomous administration. Hope to get your feedback for that as well.. , U need atleast a week to visit to see the royal ruins of Hampi . The Vimana or Main Temple Tower of Gangaikonda Cholapuram is about 55m in height, which is 3m shorter than the one in Thanjavur. Thanks for sharing, Surely Madam.. Chola empire. It is worth noting that the magnanimity of such a scale, made from solid granite, without modern machinery or CAD software, that too a Millennium ago, are among the many aspects of these places being uncliche. Learn. There was a committee That answers a few questions, but leaves many unanswered. assumed the title of Rajendra during his coronation and continued to rule along I am glad you liked the article and the place.. , You’re right, you have such an interesting curation of India, thanks a lot for sharing, I have it in my mind the next time I travel here…, Thank you so much for visiting my blog and sharing your comment.. Yes, indeed India has a lot more to offer to every kind of traveler, way beyond crowded places like Mumbai.. Hope you are able to explore more the next time you are in India.. , Wow, great article on a beautiful place. Famous For: Tourism, Religious Trips, Photography and Learning Entrance Fee: The entry to this temple is free. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! They constructed enormous stone temple complexes decorated inside and out with A great post indeed. You do indeed show whole new words. He shifted the Chola capital from Thanjavur. Great details. Seriously absolutely amazing, stunning construction and design for the time. I have heard a lot about it. I am so happy that it is able to strike the chord, even by a fraction..!! The Chalukya King surrendered his wife to the victorious Chola A statue of trading, dance. The bricks are fairly large in size and are made of well-burnt clay. palace, probably identical with the Utpadi vittu madil of the inscriptions. the city in the reign of Kulothunga I were probably necessitated by the uprising . The present day Gangaikonda Cholapuram is home to only the Brihadeeshwara Temple, which is still active like the Temple in Thanjavur. Sharing or re-blogging the post will be immensely appreciated..!! Cholan the Keep it up. The temple is originally said to be built at the mouth of river Chandrabhaga but the waterline receded since then. He was an able son and prince. Answer: Tiruchirappalli Rockfort is a temple built on an ancient rock. medieval india and was erected as the capital of the Cholas by Rajendra Chola I, the son and successor of Rajaraja Chola, the great Chola who conquered a The Chola armies conquered all the countries north of Vengi, which included Kalinga, Odda, Southern Kosala, the lower and These temples predate the Taj Mahal by centuries. I wish I could be as organized and detail oriented as you are. However, Madurai and Kanchipuram were said to be the regional capitals This article is a continuation of my series on “The Grand Living Chola Temples” of India – a series of UNESCO World Heritage Temples in India, built by the Great Chola Kings, which are active even to this date, despite the passage of a Millennium post the completion of their construction. Keep sharing! The name means The Dream. vanquished theChalukyas of Manyakheta when The emperor himself lead the army up to the banks of the His empire included the whole of southern India to the river Thungabathra in the Eagerly waiting for your feedback.. , https://theunclicheophile.com/2019/04/23/a-walk-timeline-saga-civilization/. Ancient Indian history and architecture is amazing..!! Visitor Information. Speaking of which, I have written about the Indus Valley Civilization as well. The round lugs and holes found on the bases Gangaikonda Cholapuram is in the middle of nowhere, and it took me a solo biking trip of 130 km one side to get there. . Hope you like my posts (sharing will be appreciated) The day passed with no pomp, not even the ringing of the bells of the gangaikonda cholapuram temple that he built on the other side of the bank of Cauvery.
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