An ancient temple called Vijayalaya Choleeswaram lays hidden on a hilltop, and everything about it, its origin, its builders, even its name is largely unknown. Archeologists agree that this was the starting point of the great Chola temples, but are completely baffled by it. | Praveen Mohan

Built between the 11th and 12th Centuries AD, The Great Living Chola Temples are South Indian temples and an exemplary example of Tamil architecture. It became a #UNESCO #WorldHeritageSite in 1987. Watch this video to know more! #Unacademy #Education | Unacademy UPSC

Airavatesvara Temple is a Hindu temple of Dravidian architecture located in the town of Darasuram, near Kumbakonam, Thanjavur District in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu.🇮🇳 This temple, built by Rajaraja Chola II in the 12th century CE is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with the Brihadeeswara Temple at Thanjavur, the Gangaikondacholisvaram Temple at Gangaikonda Cholapuram & that are referred to as the Great Living Chola Temples.🌺🙏 🎥 @skrishna97 | Lost Temples