Male pilgrim praying, Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India.

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Thanjavur Periya kovil is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Thanjavur in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is also known as RajaRajeswara Temple Rajarajeswaram and Brihadeshwara Temple.

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