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HeritageUNESCO World Heritage Site
Great Living Chola Temples
AddressThanjavur, Gangaikonda Cholapuram & Darasuram
Managed byArchaeological Survey of India (ASI); ritual affairs jointly with Tamil Nadu Department of Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments
Today's hoursOpen today 6 AM – 8 PM
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A serial UNESCO listing of three living Chola-era temples — the Brihadeeswarar Temple at Thanjavur (1010 CE), the Brihadeeswarar Temple at Gangaikondacholapuram (1035 CE), and the Airavatesvara Temple at Darasuram (12th century) — that together represent the pinnacle of Chola temple architecture, engineering and bronze-casting artistry across two centuries.
Did you know? All three temples remain active places of worship today, with daily rituals continuing largely unbroken since they were first consecrated nearly a thousand years ago.
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| Mon–Sun | 6 AM – 8 PM |
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