The Great Living Chola Temples were built by kings of the Chola Empire,
which stretched over all of south India and the neighbouring islands.
The site includes three great 11th- and 12th-century Temples: the
Brihadisvara Temple at Thanjavur, the Brihadisvara Temple at
Gangaikondacholisvaram and the Airavatesvara Temple at Darasuram. The
Temple of Gangaikondacholisvaram, built by Rajendra I, was completed in
1035. Its 53-m vimana (sanctum tower) has recessed corners and a
graceful upward curving movement, contrasting with the straight and
severe tower at Thanjavur. The Airavatesvara temple complex, built by
Rajaraja II, at Darasuram features a 24-m vimana and a stone
image of Shiva. The temples testify to the brilliant achievements of the
Chola in architecture, sculpture, painting and bronze casting.
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