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English: The Brihadisvara Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva in Gangaikonda Cholapuram, Jayankondam, Tamil Nadu, India, completed in 1035 AD by Rajendra Chola I as a part of his new capital, this Chola dynasty era temple is similar in design and has a similar name, as the older 11th century, Brihadeeswarar Temple about 70 kilometres to the southwest in Thanjavur, the Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple is smaller yet more refined than the Thanjavur Temple, both are among the largest Shiva temples in South India and examples of Tamilan style temples, this temple is also a part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site and also known as the "Great Living Chola Temples" along with other temples. |
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