Temples of Chola ( English Great Living Chola Temples ) - Hindu temples in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu , erected during the reign of the Chola Dynasty. These temples include: the Brihadishvara Temple in Tanjavur , the Gangaykondacholishvaram Temple and the Ayravateshvara Temple in Darasuram . The Brihadishvara Temple was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1987 ; Gangaykondacholishwaram Temple and Ayravateshvara Temple in Darasuram were added to it in 2004 . Since then, these World Heritage Sites have been known as Chola Temples.
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| Temples of Chola | |
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| A country |  India |
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 World Heritage Site | |
| Great living chola temples (Temples of Chola) | |
| Link | No. 250 on the World Heritage List |
| Criteria | i, ii, iii, iv |
| Region | Countries of Asia and the Pacific |
| Turning on | 1987 ( 11th session ) |
| Extensions | 2004 |
| Location | Title | Builder | Build time | View |
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| Thanjavour | Temple of Brihadishvara | Rajaraja Chola I | XI century |  |
| Darasuram | Gangaykondacholishwaram Temple | Rajendra Chola I | XI century |  |
| Darasuram | Ayravateshvara Temple | Rajaraja Chola II | 12th century |  |
Links
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- UNESCO's World Heritage Site