Tanjore Temple in India Brihadeeswarar Temples Situated in Tamil Nadu known as "Big Temple" and "Great Living Chola Temples"
Thanjavur Hindu temple(Tanjore Temple/Big temple) in India dedicated to Shiva and a brilliant example of the major heights achieved by Cholas Kingdom in Tamil architecture. It is a tribute and a reflection of the power of its patron Raja Raja Chola. It remains India's largest temple and is one of the greatest glories of Indian architecture. The temple is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Great Living Chola Temples". This temple is one of India's most prized architectural sites. The temple stands amidst fortified walls that were probably added in the 16th century. The vimana or the temple tower is 216 ft (66 m) high and is among the tallest of its kind in the world. The Kumbam (or Kalash or Chikharam) (apex or the bulbous structure on the top) of the temple is not carved out of a single stone as widely believed. There is a big statue of Nandi (sacred bull), carved out of a single rock, at the entrance measuring about 16 feet long and 13 feet high. The entire temple structure is made out of hard granite stones, a material sparsely available in Thanjavur area where the temple is. Built in 1010 AD by Raja Raja Chola in Thanjavur, Bragadeeswarar Temple, also popularly known as the ‘Big Temple', and 1000 years old temple. Thanjavur Temple is a Proud for Indian Architecture. Tamil Nadu Cultural and Traditional style architectural and showcasing the pure form of the Dravida type of temple architecture and representative of the Chola Empire ideology and the Tamil civilization in Southern India. The temples justify to the brilliant achievements of the Chola in architecture, sculpture, painting and bronze casting.
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Location: Tanjore,Tamil Nadu,India
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