7 unique facts of Forgotten Gangaikonda Chozhapuram | தமிழில்

Описание: 🕉️ Why is Gangaikonda Chozhapuram (GKC) Suddenly Trending Across India?
With the recent visit of Prime Minister Modi and the release of a commemorative ₹1000 coin, the spotlight has turned once again on the glory of Rajendra Chola I and his architectural marvel—Gangaikonda Chozhapuram.

But beyond the headlines lies a deeper, richer story.

In this video, we decode 7 fascinating facts about GKC that go far beyond what textbooks say:

1️⃣ How the PM's visit has revived national interest in this Chola masterpiece
2️⃣ The war trophies of the Chalukyas and Palas that Rajendra brought back after his northern campaign
3️⃣ The rare presence of two Kailasha shrines—Vada Kailayam & Then Kailayam—something even Tanjore Big Temple doesn’t have!
4️⃣ Why there is no direct inscription by Rajendra Chola about building GKC—and how we know it was him
5️⃣ GKC’s lesser-known colonial layers—French and British architectural traces hidden in plain sight
6️⃣ The shocking truth: Only 50% of the original GKC survives today. What happened?
7️⃣ The extraordinary sculptures of Chandeshwarar and Brahma that reflect unmatched craftsmanship
00:00 Intro
01:26 Ragavendra historian
02:09 - Gangaikonda Chozhapuram Trending: PM Visit & ₹100 Coin Launch
04.26 - Chandeshwarar Sculpture: A Rare Chola Marvel
08:38 - Rajendra Chola’s War Trophies: Chalukya & Pala Campaign
10:57 - Two Kailash Shrines: Vada Kailayam & Then Kailayam Explained
12:27 - No Inscription by Rajendra? Esalam Copper Plate Mystery
16:20 - GKC During Colonial Era: French & British Influence
20:35 - Only 50% of Gangaikonda Chozhapuram Survives Today
22:38 - Brahma Sculpture: Silent Grandeur of Chola Art

✨ Whether you’re a history enthusiast, heritage traveler, or proud Tamil, this is a story of glory, mystery, and resilience you cannot miss!

📍Watch till the end and discover why Gangaikonda Chozhapuram deserves the same reverence as Tanjore Brihadeeswarar Temple.

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