The 11th century Gangaikonda Cholapuram Brihadisvara temple dedicated to Shiva, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ariyalur district, Tamil Nadu, India, Asia

The 11th century Gangaikonda Cholapuram Brihadisvara temple dedicated to Shiva, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ariyalur district, Tamil Nadu, India, Asia

Two dressed deities at shrine inside pillared hall in 11th century Gangaikonda Cholapuram temple, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ariyalur district, Tamil Nadu, India, Asia

Entrance to Gangaikonda Cholapuram, built in the 11th century as the capital of the Chola dynasty in southern India, Tamil Nadu, India, Asia

Holy man dressing temple Nandi bull for temple ceremony, Gangaikonda Cholapuram temple, Ariyalur district, Tamil Nadu, India, Asia

The vimala section of Gangaikonda Cholapuram, built in the 11th century as the capital of the Chola dynasty in southern India, Tamil Nadu, India, Asia

Nandi bull dressed with deity for temple ceremony, Gangaikonda Cholapuram temple to Shiva, Ariyalur district, Tamil Nadu, India, Asia

Entrance to Gangaikonda Cholapuram, built in the 11th century as the capital of the Chola dynasty in southern India, Tamil Nadu, India, Asia

The 11th century Gangaikonda Cholapuram Brihadisvara temple dedicated to Shiva, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ariyalur district, Tamil Nadu, India, Asia