Brihadisvara Temple, Gangaikonda Cholapuram
an 11th century Chola Hindu temple, UNESCO world heritage site
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 | |
|---|---|
 Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Ariyalur district |
| Location | |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Country | India |
| Geographic coordinates | 11°12′22.44″N 79°26′56″E / 11.2062333°N 79.44889°E |
| Architecture | |
| Architectural type | Dravidian Architecture |
| Creator | Rajendra Chola I |
| Inscriptions | Tamil and Grantha |
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