Sri Brihadeeswarar Temple- Gangaikonda Cholapuram
This Temple boasts of possessing the biggest lingam in Tamil Nadu.This temple was built to Commemorate the victory of Rajendra chola over Ganga. In 1022 Rajendra chola triumphed over the east coast of India and also Ganga. He Was named ’Gangaikonda Cholan’ a title in honor of his victory. Moreover he built a Shiva temple ‘Gangaikonda Choleswaram’ and he shifted Chola capital from Tanjore to Gangaikonda Cholapuram.
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