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🕉️ 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. 🔔 Don’t forget to Like, Comment, and Subscribe for more untold stories of Indian heritage. Thanks for watching. Please do subscribe if you too are proud of our Heritage: English Channel :    / @lrkmusings   Tamil Channel :   / @lrkulaa   Face Book ID : https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... Instagram ID : lrk_official Other channel :    / @lrkmusings   COPYRIGHT ©DISCLAIMER: I do not own any music in this video. Credits to owner of the music and channel : ____________________________________________ Photo Credits : https://veludharan.blogspot.com/2018/... By Kasiarunachalam at the English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index... By Kasiarunachalam at the English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index... By Thamizhpparithi Maari - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index... By Giri9703 - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index... By Vinayaraj - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index... By Kasiarunachalam at the English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index... ____________END OF CREDITS_____________ #lrkulaa,#lrkulaa