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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.

The Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple was built by the Chola emperor Rajendra I and completed in 1035 CE to commemorate his ...

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

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

At the grand threefold celebration held at Gangaikonda Cholapuram, Ilaiyaraaja’s spiritual music concert took place, which ...

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

PM Modi visits Gangaikonda Cholapuram to mark 1,000 years of Rajendra Chola I’s maritime campaign, unveil a commemorative ...

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

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