Gangaikondacholapuram Brihadeeshwarar
Built by Rajendra Chola after his Gangetic conquest. UNESCO. Paadal Petra Sthalam.
Paadal Petra Sthalam canonical status
One of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalangal — temples sung in the Tevaram hymns of the 63 Nayanars (7th–9th c. CE). These are the canonical Tamil Shaiva pilgrimage circuit.
Wisdom Graph: Divine Associations
MantraOm Namaḥ Śivāya
- Offerings
- bilva leavesmilk abhiṣekaflowers
- Sacred colours
- sandalwoodsaffron
🛕 Principal Temples
- 📍 Gangaikondacholapuram, Ariyalur, Tamil Nadu, IndiaFestivals: Mahā Śivarātri · BrahmotsavamSecond great Chola temple — Rajendra Chola
🎊 Festivals
- Mahā Śivarātri
- Annual Brahmotsavam
