Gangaikondacholapuram introduction day PPC on postcard. Dt 9-10-2024

Gangaikondacholapuram  introduction day PPC on postcard.

Dt 9-10-2024

GANGAIKONDACHOLISVARAR

GANGAIKONDACHOLAPURAM S.O.

Pin Code:612 901

Date of Issue: 09.10.2024

Gangaikonda Cholapuram is a village near Jayankondam in Ariyalur district, Tamil Nadu. It became the capital of the Chola dynasty in C. 1025 by Chola emperor Rajendra I and served as the capital for around 250 years. The city was founded by Rajendra I to commemorate his victory over the Pala Dynasty. The city's name may be split into Gangai / Konda / Chola / Puram, it refers to the city of the Cholas built on the occasion when the water of the Ganga was obtained. For administrative and strategic purposes, they built a new capital and named it Gangaikonda Cholapuram. The great Arulmigu Peruvudaiyar Temple has its monumental nature and sculptural quality. Chola rulers were patrons of the arts and architecture. They built the temple of Gangaikonda Cholisvara. The temple has sculptures of exceptional quality. The bronzes of Bhogasakti and Subrahmanya are masterpieces of Chola metal icons. The Saurapitha, the lotus altar with eight deities, is considered auspicious. The shiva lingam is made from a single rock. The Chola rulers constructed enormous stone temple complexes with intricate carvings of Hindu gods. Shiva is worshipped here. The grandeur of this temple has not been diminished by age.
There is a massive statue of Nandi, the sacred bull of Shiva, in the central courtyard of the temple.
The exquisite bronze statues of the Chola period are known the world over for their grace and lifelike appearance. Many beautiful figures of Nataraja, or the dancing Shiva, were made during the Chola era. It has been recognised as a World Heritage site by UNESCO.

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