Write a short note on gangai konda which is in tanjavur
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Brihadisvara Temple at Gangaikonda Cholapuram is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva in Gangaikonda Cholapuram, Jayankondam, in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Completed in 1035 AD by Rajendra Chola I as a part of his new capital, this Chola dynasty era temple is similar in design, and has a similar name, as the older 11th century, Brihadeeswarar Temple about 70 kilometres (43 mi) to the southwest in Thanjavur.[1] The Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple is smaller yet more refined than the Thanjavur Temple. Both are among the largest Shiva temples in South India and examples of Dravidian style temples. The temple is also referred to in texts as Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple or Gangaikondacholeeswaram Temple
Short note on Gangai konda temple which is in tanjavur are as follows :-
1. Gangai konda cholapuram temple is a beautiful temple which have an geniue architectural work.
2. This temple is located in thanjavur (tanjore) in Tamil Nadu
3. In early 11 century the temple got built by REJENDRA CHOL who was the son and successor of RAJARAJA CHOLA
4. This temple stands next to the famous temple BRIHADISVARA TEMPLE at Tanjora
5. Gangaikona Cholapuram is regarded as the reproduction of Brihadiavara temple
6. The temple is reowned for having the biggesy Shivalingam in the southern part of India
7. The Sanctrum embraces the 4 metre high phallic form of LORD SHIVA
8. To provide the private workship area for the royal families the sanctum is encircled with 2 walls.
9. The stalely entrace of the sanctum is adorned by the beautiful image of goddess SARASWATI JI.
10. The influence of chaluliyas ia also reflected icons of SURYAPITA and NAVAGRAHS.