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	Gangaikonda Cholapuram - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Gangaikonda Cholapuram (Tamil: கங்கைகொண்ட சோழபுரம்) 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 at the beginning of the 11th century C.E. It occupies an important place in the history of India.
		As the capital of the Cholas from about 1025 C.E. for about 250 years, the city controlled the affairs of entire south India, from the Tungabhadra in the north to Ceylon in the south.
		To commemorate this celebrated victory, Rajendra assumed the title of Gangaikonda Chola and had the Siva Temple Gangakkondacholeswaram built.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Gangaikonda_Cholapuram (1067 words)

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		GangaiKonda CholapuramGANGAIKONDA CHOLAPURAM " 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...
		Figure-2: Gangaikonda Cholapuram Figure-3: Gangaikonda Cholapuram 12: RD Trivedi: Remains of Temple and sculptures of Kashmir Figure-1: Sun temple, Martand (courtesy ASI) Figure-2: Sun Temple, Martand: view of the colonnade (courtesy...
		Friday, February 7, 2003 Gangai konda Cholapuram A journey of 25 Kms saw us to Gangaikonda Cholapuram- the hallmark of Rajendra Chola I (1012 AD- 1044 AD), son of Raja raja Chola I, and the famed emperor who marched right upto the...
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		The 1,012-year-old Gangaikonda Cholapuram and the 900-year-old Dharasuram shrines, described as the dramatic denouement of the Chola architecture, would join the exclusive club of 17 world heritage structures of the country when the UNESCO gives its nod for the proposal, according to K.T.Narasimhan, ASI's Chennai circle Superintending Archaeologist.
		The Gangaikonda Cholapuram, a replica of the Big Temple, nestled in Perambalur district and Dharasuram situated a little away from the Thanjavur temple have been under the control of the ASI for over 80 years now.
		When the ASI took over the Gangaikonda Cholapuram 80 years ago, it was a shambles, with the entrance wall and façade pulled down.
	www.hinduonnet.com /thehindu/thscrip/print.pl?file=2002122304470100.htm&date=2002/12/23/&prd=th& (306 words)

	CHOLA ART AND ARCHITECTURE
		The two magnificent temples at Tanjore and Gangaikonda Cholapuram in Tiruchirapalli District built in early 11th century A.D. show the best of Chola art.
		The Brihadeswara or Rajarajeswara Temple of Shiva in Tanjore built by Rajaraja Chola in 1010 A.D. is the largest and highest of Chola temples and stands as a symbol of Chola greatness.
		The temple Shiva at Gangaikonda Cholapuram built by Rajendra 1 Chola (1018 to 1033 A.D.) is another line piece of temple architecture.
	www.indiapicks.com /annapurna/M_Chola.htm (414 words)

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	Excelsior... Nation
		The Chola period architectural masterpiece of Gangaikonda Cholapuram in this district is all set to get a facelift, with the district administration proposing to improve the facilities in the 1012-year-old shrine.
		Gangaikonda Cholapuram, along with the 900-year-old Dharasuram in Thanjavur district, was in the limelight when an International Council of Monuments and Sites Evaluation (ICOMOS) official made an on-the-spot assessment of the two Chola period structures on Sunday last for according world heritage monument status to them, as sought by the ASI.
		When the ASI took over Gangaikonda Cholapuram eight decades ago, it was in shambles, with the entrance wall and facade pulled down.
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	Cholas
		He defeated Mahipala, the king of Bihar and Bengal, and to commemorate his victory he built a new capital called Gangaikonda Cholapuram.
		After which, Gangaikonda Cholapuram became the capital from the 11th-13th Centuries, by which time the empire had declined and shrunk to the Cauvery delta.
		And it is noteworthy that the Cholas were the first rulers in the Indian subcontinent to maintain a fleet and use it to expand their dominion overseas.
	www.ufaqs.com /wiki/en/ch/Cholas.htm (933 words)

	Gangai Konda Cholapuram - Chola Period - கங்கை கொண்ட ...
		It was built by Rajendra Cholan, son of Raja Raja Cholan who built the Big Temple - Brahedeeswarar Temple - of Thanjavur.
		It was the desire of Rajendra Cholan to consecrate a temple similar to the one built by his father and he patterned Gangai Konda Cholapuram as a replica of the Big Temple.
		Cholapuram was the capital city of the Cholas till their fall in the 13th century
	www.tamilnation.org /culture/architecture/gkc.htm (3773 words)

	Chola dynasty - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		After Rajendra Chola moved his kingdom to Gangaikonda Cholapuram, Thanjavur lost prestige.
		Although Vengi had a separate political existence, it was so closely connected to the Chola Empire that, for all practical purposes, the Chola dominion extended up to the banks of the Godavari river.
		1014 CE Thanjavur and later Gangaikonda Cholapuram were the imperial capitals.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Cholas (5753 words)

	Online Encyclopedia and Dictionary - Cholas
		Rajendra, to commemorate his victory over the Ganges, created a new capital and named it Gangaikonda Cholapuram.
		Rajaraja Chola II Kulothunga Chola II Gangaikonda Cholapuram
		Rajadiraja Chola II Cousin of Rajaraja Chola II Gangaikonda Cholapuram
	www.fact-archive.com /encyclopedia/Cholas (369 words)

	Gangaikonda Cholapuram - Tamil Nadhu - photos of churches, temples & mosques in Tamil Nadu on Worldisround (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
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		Churches, Temples & Mosques in Tamil Nadu - travel photos - Gangai Konda Cholapuram built by the Cholas, is off the Chennai - Trichy high way.
		Gangai Konda Cholapuram built by the Cholas, is off the Chennai - Trichy high way.
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	Thanjavur.com History
		Uraiyur, Pazhaiyarai, Thanjavur and Gangaikonda Cholapuram used to be the capitals of Chola Kingdom.
		Rajendra Cholan, Rajarajan's son moved the Chola capital to Gangaikonda Cholapuram.
		After that Chola Kingdom was declining and the Pandya Kings captured Thanjavur.
	www.thanjavur.com /history.htm (509 words)

	Sarasvathi Mahal Library (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Most of these conquests were lost to the Cholas in the subsequent reigns but it is noticeable that these campaigns and conquests were responsible for the long and continued stability and prosperity of the kingdom and for the resultant encouragement and development of cultural pursuits.
		After the demise of Rajaraja I, Rajendra I held Thanjavur as his capital for 10 years from his accession (1014 A.D) and later (1025 A.D) shifted his capital to Gangaikonda Cholapuram.
		After the shifting of the capital, Thanjavur lost its prestige and glory as the capital of Cholas and relegated to the secondary position in the galaxy of capital cities of that time.
	www.sarasvatimahal.in /Thanjavur.htm (790 words)

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		Installed under an ancient Jambu tree, the lingam is partially submerged by water and meant to represent God incarnate as Water.
		Gangaikondan Cholapuram : Gangaikonda Cholapuram is located in Udayarpalayam Taluk (also spelt as Taluka) of Perambalur district, at a distance of 100-km from Trichy.
		Rajendra I, a Chola ruler established Gangaikonda Cholapuram as his capital city and built a beautiful temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
	www.tsiindia.com /tiruchirapalli.html (709 words)

	CHOLAS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Rajendra, seinen Sieg über dem Ganges zu gedenken, verursachte ein neues Haupt und es genannt Gangaikonda Cholapuram.
		Jahrhundert hatte das Chola Königreich seine Betriebsmittel erschöpft und zur Neige ging.
		Rajadiraja Chola-II Vetter von Rajaraja Chola-II Gangaikonda Cholapuram
	www.faktedon.com /wiki/de/ch/Cholas.htm (297 words)

	Chola Government (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Tanjavur and later Gangaikonda Cholapuram, were the imperial capitals.
		Rajendra Chola I established the town of Gangaikonda Cholapuram and made it his capital commemorating his successful expedition to the Ganges in 1123 CE.
		It was extensively sacked and destroyed by the Pandyas during the dying days of the Chola empire.
	chola.government.en.reee.org (10013 words)

	Tiruchirappalli city of Tamil Nadu - India (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The elephant worshipped Shiva with flowers and water brought in its trunk (hence the name Tiru Aanaikka).
		Gangaikonda Cholapuram is located in Udayarpalayam Taluk of Perambalur district, at a distance of 100 km from Trichy.
		Rajendra I, a Chola ruler established GangaikondaCholapuram as his capital city and built a magnificent temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
	www.bharatheritage.in /tamil-nadu/tiruchirapalli.htm (3636 words)

	Darasuram - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		This temple is store house of art and architecture.
		The Great Living Chola Temples (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) at Thanjavur, Gangaikonda Cholapuram and
		Darasuram were built by the Cholas between the 10th and 12th centuries CE and have a lot of similarities.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Darasuram (114 words)

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	Chidambram City Guide - Tour & Travel Packages
		The place is noted for the mining of lignite, which is used for thermal power generation and developing fertilizers and ceramic wares.
		The historic city of Gangaikonda Cholapuram is situated at a distance of some 50 km from Chidambaram.
		The city has been associated with the Chola king, Rajendra I, who had established it as his new capital.
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	History
		About the 14th century A.D. we find that technical illustrations of dance movements were made in the Sarangapani temple at Kumbakonam and in the four magnificent gopurams of the Nataraja Temple in Chidambaram.
		Illustrations of the charis and the karanas are found in temples of Gangaikonda, Cholapuram, Kumbakonam, Madurai and Kancheepuram.
		The sculptural evidence can be supplemented amply by the Sastras, textual criticisms, historical chronicles and creative literature.
	www.bharathanatyam.com /history.html (1228 words)

	Thanjavur Periya Koyil (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Historically speaking, these temples are not as ancient as the 274 odd Saivite temples and the 108 Vaishnavite Shrines sung by the Nayanmars and Alwars of the 7th through the 9th centuries, however they stand out as towering monuments proclaiming the glory of the Chola regime and its committment to the arts and culture.
		This issue zeroes in on the Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur, Gangaikonda Choleeswarar Temple in Gangai Konda Cholapuram, the Airavateeswarar Temple in Darasuram and the Kambahareswarar temple at Tribhuvanam.
		Visit the other Chola monuments at Gangai Konda Cholapuram, Darasuram and Tribhuvanam in our next issue.
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	Indian Heritage - Temples - South Indian style
		The Cholas erected several temples and also renovated earlier brick structures in stone.
		Sundaresvara temple at Tirukattalai (Aditya I) Vijayalaya Choleswaram at Narthamalai Komganatha temple at Srinivasanallur (Parantaka I) Brihadiswara temple at Tanjavur (Raja Raja Chola) Brihadiswara temple at Gangaikonda cholapuram (Rajendra Chola) Airavateswara temple at Darasuram (Raja Raja II) Kamaparharesvara temple at Tirubuvanam (Kulotunga III)
		The Pandyas mostly concentrated on the Gopurams, the main entrance.
	www.saigan.com /heritage/south.htm (392 words)

	Sterling, Swamimalai
		One could start from Mahabalipuram or Madras and reach Sterling Swamimalai directly or visit Pondicherry and Chidambaram enroute.
		A 2 nights stay at this property could provide a clear glimpse of South India to your tourists who can visit Dharasuram, Iconography School, Kumbakonam, Gangaikonda Cholapuram, Tanjore and other exotic destinations.
		For those coming from Madurai they could visit Trichy and Tanjore enroute to Swamimalai.
	www.sundale.com /sterling/index.htm (229 words)

	Best of South India, Coast To Coast , 18 Nights/19 Days Tour
		Morning drive to Tanjore en route sight seeing of Sri Gangaikodacholapuram and Dahrasuram.
		Gangaikonda Cholapuram Gangaikonda Cholapuram (famous Shiva temple) with its beautiful high towers full with many small sculptures depicting stories of old epics.
		Darasuram Darasuram temple (built in memory of the White elephant - AIRAVATH from the gods family), the temple has its original name as "Airavatheshwar temple".
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	Puja at Brihadeeswarar Temple at Gangaikonda Cholapuram:Saranam
		Saranam Home > Pujas and Homams > Brihadeeswarar Temple at Gangaikonda Cholapuram
		King Rajendra Chola built this temple and dedicated it to Siva as a monument to commemorate his conquests in the North.
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	www.saranam.com /pujas/puja_product.asp?TempleID=774 (773 words)

	Tanjore - History of Chola Kings
		The capital city of Chola was always changing.
		It has been believed from the Epics that many Chola kings were ruling from Thanjavur even before Karikala Cholan.
		After that Chola Kingdom started declining and the Pandya Kings captured Thanjavur.
	www.tanjore.net /history.htm (466 words)

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