Which of the following is NOT one of the Great Living Chola Temples?

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NTPC CBT-I (Held On: 19 Jan 2021 Shift 1)

Answer 1

The correct answer is Kampahareswara.

Key Points

The Great Living Chola Temples are a series of Hindu temples from the Chola empire in Tamil Nadu.
These temples have been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
These were constructed by kings of the Chola Empire, which spanned southern India and the neighbouring islands.
The site includes three magnificent 11th and 12th-century temples:
- Thanjavur's Brihadisvara Temple,
- Gangaikondacholisvaram's Brihadisvara Temple,
- Darasuram's Airavatesvara Temple.
Rajendra I finished building the Gangaikondacholisvaram Temple in 1035.
In contrast to Thanjavur's straight and harsh tower, its 53-meter vimana (sanctum tower) features recessed corners and a lovely upward curving movement.
Rajaraja II built the Airavatesvara temple complex at Darasuram, which has a 24-meter vimana and a stone figure of Shiva.
The temples provide witness to the Cholas' outstanding achievements in construction, sculpture, painting, and bronze casting.
The Kampaheswarara Temple or kampa-hara-ishvarar is a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Shiva. It is situated in Thirubuvanam, a village in Thanjavur district in the South Indian State of Tamil Nadu, on the Mayiladuthurai-Kumbakonam road. It is not one of the Great Living Chola Temples.