Vijaya Natheswarar, Tiruvijayamangai, Thanjavur
Paadal Petra Sthalam near Kumbakonam and Swamimalai, connected to the Mahabharata
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Tag: Great Living Chola Temples
Thyagarajar, Tiruvarur, Tiruvarur
Steeped in mysticism and spirituality, this is one of the Pancha Bootha Sthalams (prithvi sthalam), and a Paadal Petra Sthalam, located in the heart of Tiruvarur, depicting Siva’s manifestation as Thyagarajar or Somaskandar… Read More Thyagarajar, Tiruvarur, Tiruvarur
Kampahareswarar (Sarabeswarar), Tribhuvanam, Thanjavur
Built by Kulothunga Chola III, this massive temple is the last of the Great Living Chola temples, and has a very unique representation of Siva as Sarabeswarar… Read More Kampahareswarar (Sarabeswarar), Tribhuvanam, Thanjavur
Abatsahayeswarar, Thukkachi, Thanjavur
Temple located near Kumbakonam, associated with Durga, with some astonishing architecture, and currently being renovated.… Read More Abatsahayeswarar, Thukkachi, Thanjavur
Brihadeeswarar, Gangaikonda Cholapuram, Ariyalur
UNESCO world heritage site along with the Brihadeeswarar Temple at Thanjavur and Airavateswarar temple at Darasuram… Read More Brihadeeswarar, Gangaikonda Cholapuram, Ariyalur
Airavateswarar, Darasuram, Thanjavur
This UNESCO World Heritage Site temple just outside of Kumbakonam, has some stunning examples of Chola temple architecture.… Read More Airavateswarar, Darasuram, Thanjavur
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