Ganga, Yamuna, Subrahmanya, Ganesha, Kama, Rati and others. The temple was much larger and once had seven courtyards according to inscriptions. Only one courtyard survives; parts of the temple such as the gopuram are in ruins, and the main temple and the main temple and associated shrines stand alone. The temple continues to attract large gatherings of Hindu pilgrims every year. References Bibliography External links UNESCO's World Heritage Site listing the Chola temples Chola Temple Architecture at come2india.org World Heritage Sites in India Hindu temples in Tamil Nadu Chola architecture Granite buildings Dravidian architecture