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Brihadisvara Temple, Gangaikondacholapuram, Tamil Nadu

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<h3>Brihadisvara Temple, Gangaikondacholapuram, Tamil Nadu</h3>
<p>At Gangaikondacholapuram, once the glorious capital of the Cholas, the majestic Brihadisvara Temple rises as a symbol of imperial power, devotion, and timeless artistry. Built by Rajendra Chola I, this sacred space was envisioned as a vast, open landscape&mdash;where stone, water, and sky came together in divine harmony.</p>
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<p>Encircling this monument today, the garden unfolds gently. Stone pathways lead through sweeping lawns, blooming flower beds, sculpted shrubs, and neatly trimmed hedges, creating a calm green embrace around the towering gopuram.</p>
<p>Source: Archaeological Survey of India</p>

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