What is the history of the Gangaikonda Cholapuram temple built by Rajendra Chola? What is the Aadi Thiruvathirai festival?

Explore the Chola-era Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple visited by PM Modi—history, architecture, travel info, and nearby sites.

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PM Modi’s visit to Gangaikonda Cholapuram temple shines a spotlight on this stunning Chola-era marvel, a must-visit for history and culture lovers.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday offered prayers at the ancient Shiva temple of Gangaikonda Cholapuram in Tamil Nadu ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit the Gangaikonda Cholapuram temple in Tamil Nadu, participating in the Aadi ...

Highlighting that Rajendra Chola established the Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple, which continues to be recognized globally as ...

The police made security arrangements and other preparations ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Gangaikonda ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the birth anniversary of Chola emperor Rajendra Chola I at the Gangaikonda Cholapuram ...

Rajaraja Chola built a powerful navy, which Rajendra Chola further strengthened: PM ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Gangaikonda Cholapuram temple in Tamil Nadu's Ariyalur district today, as part of ...