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Brihadeeswarar, Thanjavur

बृहदीश्वर, तंजावुर

Brihadeeswarar, Thanjavur

Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu

Deity
Shiva
Location
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
Region
South
Era
1010 CE (Raja Raja Chola I)
The 'Big Temple', a UNESCO Chola masterpiece crowned by a 66 m vimana carved from granite.
Official Website

Darshan Timings

Darshan 06:00–12:30 & 16:00–20:30

Major Festivals

MahashivaratriSadhaya Vizha (temple day)Aadi Pooram

महत्त्व

Significance
A pinnacle of Chola art and engineering, dedicated to Shiva as Brihadeeswara.

Highlights

  • UNESCO World Heritage (Great Living Chola Temples)
  • 216 ft granite vimana
  • Colossal Nandi
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