Amazing Brihadeeshwara Temple where Shadow Disappears in the Noon
- Thanjavur Brihadeeswara temple is one of the most ancient temples, situated in the city of Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu, India.
- Brihadeeswara is 1000 years old lord Shiva temple located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu which is a fine example of Dravidian architecture. This temple was built by Raja Raja Chola. Amazing architectural facts of this temple make it unique and surprising.
- Thanjavur named after the legendary asura "Tanjan", is one of the ancient temples in India. In ancient days, Thanjavur was known as “The rice bowl of Tamil Nadu,” was an important city to the ancient Cholas.
Watch this video and know the wow facts of how this magnificent temple was built.
Monolithic Nandi(Bull) at Brihadeeswara Temple
Seven Wonders Of India: Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu is one of the most important world heritage sites. It is home to the most ambitious granite monument of the world.
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- Brihadisvara Temple, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu - UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Built by Raja Raja Chola I in 1003 CE. Its Vimana (structure over Garbhagriha) is 217 ft in height. Dedicated to Bhagwan Shiva & called as Dhakshina Meru (Meru of South). It has Tamil & Sanskrit inscriptions written in Tamil & Grantha scripts. This temple is among Great Living Chola Temples.
