Bruhadeswara or Periya Koil, Thanjavur
BRUHADESHWARA TEMPLE, THANJAVUR:
Timings: 6.00 AM – 12:30 PM, 4.00 PM - 8:30 PM
Ticket Fare: Free
How to Reach: Trains available from Chennai(7-8 hours to reach)
Best time to Visit: All Temples in Tamil Nadu will be closed after 12 PM.
Duration: 4-5 hours
Highlights: One of the Tallest zones in the South India
Near By Places: Maratha Palace, Gangai konda Cholapuram
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Brihadishvara Temple, also called Rajarajesvaram or Peruvudaiyar Koyil, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the largest South Indian temples. It is called as Dhakshina Meru(Meru of south). Built by Raja Raja Chola I between 1003 and 1010 AD, along with the Chola dynasty era Gangaikonda Cholapuram temple and Airavatesvara temple that are about 70 kilometres (43 mi) and 40 kilometres (25 mi) to its northeast respectively.
Built out of granite, the vimana tower above the sanctum is one of the tallest in South India. The temple has a massive colonnaded prakara (corridor) and one of the largest Shiva lingas in India. It is also famed for the quality of its sculpture, as well as being the location that commissioned the brass Nataraja – Shiva as the lord of dance, in 11th century. The complex includes shrines for Nandi, Parvati, Kartikeya, Ganesha, Sabhapati, Dakshinamurti, Chandeshvara, Varahi and others. The temple is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Tamil Nadu.
Ticket Fare: Free
How to Reach: Trains available from Chennai(7-8 hours to reach)
Best time to Visit: All Temples in Tamil Nadu will be closed after 12 PM.
Duration: 4-5 hours
Highlights: One of the Tallest zones in the South India
Near By Places: Maratha Palace, Gangai konda Cholapuram
Want a plan for Thanjavur??
STHALAPURANAM
Brihadishvara Temple, also called Rajarajesvaram or Peruvudaiyar Koyil, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the largest South Indian temples. It is called as Dhakshina Meru(Meru of south). Built by Raja Raja Chola I between 1003 and 1010 AD, along with the Chola dynasty era Gangaikonda Cholapuram temple and Airavatesvara temple that are about 70 kilometres (43 mi) and 40 kilometres (25 mi) to its northeast respectively.
Built out of granite, the vimana tower above the sanctum is one of the tallest in South India. The temple has a massive colonnaded prakara (corridor) and one of the largest Shiva lingas in India. It is also famed for the quality of its sculpture, as well as being the location that commissioned the brass Nataraja – Shiva as the lord of dance, in 11th century. The complex includes shrines for Nandi, Parvati, Kartikeya, Ganesha, Sabhapati, Dakshinamurti, Chandeshvara, Varahi and others. The temple is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Tamil Nadu.
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