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V Venkayya, the scholar who rediscovered ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ Raja Raja Chola

In the early 20th century, the name of the king who built the big temple of Thanjavur was not known; some believed it was built by Karikala Chola, who lived in the Sangam age, around 1,000 years before Raja Raja . . . (Read the full article by clicking on the title)

Venkayya's handwriting

As an author and editor, Kalki was aware of the role of literature and archeological studies. He acknowledged it through Aditha Karikalan's words in the Ponniyin Selvan.

No, Parthiba, no. We've never heard of a dynasty that lasts forever. Even the Ikshvaku dynasty to which Rama belonged, came to an end. The Rashtrakutas made their appearance in order to defeat the Chalukyas. It’s natural for kingdoms to reach their heights sometimes and eat dust at others. Some kingdoms attain great prosperity, then disappear without a trace. Just look at my ancestors! Karikala Valavan, Killi Valavan and other Chozha kings like them lived a good life and achieved fame. But what do we know of them now? We know their names only because there were poets who sang in praise of them. We do not even know whether what the poets sang was true, or whether they were so drunk that they sang whatever came to mind. But these architectural masterpieces that Mahendrar and Mamallar created will remind people of their greatness for thousands of years. Compared to them, what have you or I achieved? We killed thousands of men in battle, we made rivers of blood flow. What else have we done to perpetuate our names?

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Brihadeeshwara Temple of Thanjavur

Are you an avid traveler who is fascinated by the mysteries of ancient land?

Are you a theist looking to uncover the mystery of spirituality?

Are you looking to escape into realms of surreal architecture?

Or do you merely want to visit a temple with incredible positive vibrations?

We think we have one of the perfect places for you.

Just hop into your favorite mode of transport and land in the Thanjavur district of Tamilnadu, India. Located on the banks of the river Kaveri, the city standing amidst the lush greenery was the capital of the Chola emperors for a very long time.

The district is home to one of the most exquisite ancient architectural marvels – the Brihadisvara temple. Oldest among the group of Chola temples, the archaeologists estimate the temple is at least ten centuries old. The name Brihadeshwar is derived from the Sanskrit word Brihat and Ishwar, which translates to – a colossal supreme being, with reference to Lord Shiva.

Brihadeshwara temple beautifully illustrates the technological advancements achieved during the Chola period. Built according to the Chola architecture, the temple is home to one of the largest Shiva lingams in India. The temple mirrors the power held by Raja Raja Chola I, an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva, who is credited with the construction of this magnificent temple.

The ancient Shaivite shrine has a cultural UNESCO World Heritage Site tag, which signifies that this architectural marvel has immense value to humanity.

Read on to discover why UNESCO considers this exemplary architecture filled with immense knowledge, wisdom, spirituality, and divinity a heritage site.

Brihadisvara temple – From the Historical Pages

Standing in front of the magnificent architecture, one cannot stop but wonder why and how this temple was built. A glance into its past will give us valuable insights surrounding the efforts and the sheer brilliance that went into constructing this Periya Kovil.

Since time immemorial, the temples have been the storehouse of wisdom, culture, and architecture, and a window into the life of the people who lived in the past. The Rajarajeshwara temple or the Bhadeshwara temple is no exception.

Emperor Raja Raja Cholan was inspired to build such a monumental temple for lord Rudra after seeing the Pallava Raja Simha temples in Kanchipuram. To make his mark in the pages of history and see his inspirations come to life, the foundation stones for this huge Brihadeshvara temple were laid in 1002 CE. What followed during the next few years was the creation of a miracle. Epigraphical evidence shows that it took just eight years to complete this temple work in 1010 CE.

Commemorating his work, Raja Raja Chola 1 named the temple Rajarajeshwaram and the Lingam as Peruvudaiyar.

The Mesmerizing Architecture of Brihadisvara Temple

The Brihadisvara temple at Thanjavur was the first of its kind. The pearless architecture that stands amidst great walls has inscriptions telling the tales of Thanjavur City and how it witnessed the rise and fall of great empires.

The first architectural detail of the temple is that only granite and bricks went into building this incredible temple. The new architectural style introduced by the Cholas is based heavily on symmetrical and axial geometry. A Nandi shrine, two extensive worship rooms, antechambers, the vimana, and the sole entrance to the temple precincts, the gopuram, lie on the east-west axis.

A colossal Lingam carved from a single granite stone lies in the sanctum sanctuary. The supreme deity is covered by a vimana that is 216 ft high. The surprising fact about this vimana is that it is bonded with no binding materials like mortar. The most astonishing fact is that the topmost stone of the Vimana gopuram weighs about 80 tons, making it an engineering marvel.

The temple premises have a wide prakara and a large reservoir. A huge Nandi that measures 16 ft long and 13 ft high, again carved out of a single stone, lies at the entrance. There are eight such Nandi statues surrounding the prakara. The cloisters have wall paintings dating back centuries, which are nothing short of a visual treat.

Though we might never know the exact reason why the temples were built, we can only speculate and form theories based on the evidence. But no matter what, we cannot rule out that the Brihadesvara temple is a testimony to the brilliant minds of people during the Chola era who excelled in creating intricate architecture, painting, bronze casting, and sculpture.

The architectural styles of the temples that followed the rule of the Chola dynasty changed drastically, making these structures a unique representation of orthodox South Indian temple architecture.

Mysteries Surrounding the Brihadisvara Temple

As we said in the introduction, the Brihadeesvara temple of Thanjavur has many mysteries surrounding it.

1. One of the most mysterious things is the technology used to place the capstone weighing 80 tonnes on top of the 216 ft vimana gopuram. Imagining the efforts and the technology used in the absence of modern construction materials is definitely baffling.

2. The vimana, which is built entirely of granite, is said to be a depiction of Mahameru. It is hollow inside and is built using interlocking granite slabs. The hollow form reverberates the mantra Om throughout the structure, enhancing the positive energy of the temple.

3. The Thanjavur temple has a series of intricate underground passages built to enable easy and safe passage for the kings and important people without being noticed by the enemies. What’s more interesting is these passages have ample air and water supply.

4. A whopping 130,000 tons of granite stone went into building this mammoth structure. These granite stones find their origin at least 50 miles from the temple making transportation a feat in itself. Adding to the fact is the efforts and technology used to carve out the most intricate details in one of the hardest rocks on earth.

5. The everlasting beauty of the Thanjavur paintings on the prakara is yet another mystery. The artworks have not lost their color even after ten centuries, which tells us a lot about the wealth of knowledge our ancestors had in preserving artifacts for future generations.

6. The only temple in the world that does not cast a shadow on the earth during noon is the Brihadeesvara temple. One theory says this because of the magnanimous basement that absorbs the shadow, and the other points out that the flora that flourishes in the temple absorbs the shadow of this mammoth structure. All we know is that there is no conclusive evidence backing these theories.

7. The temple has depictions of natya shastra, the first of its kind, where 81 of 108 karanas are carved into the temple walls.

8. Another marvel of the Chola dynasty is the Brihadesvara temple at Gangaikonda Cholapuram, built by Rajendra Chola. It not only imbibes the values of the temple built by his father but takes it a step forward, making it yet another architectural marvel. Let’s keep this equally amazing story for another blog, another day.

The temples of India are nothing short of a marvel. These temples are a phenomenon that inspires people in more ways than one and shows us nothing is impossible. Brihadeshwara temple by Raja Raja Chola 1 is an example of outstanding achievement and what one can achieve when he puts his heart and soul into realizing his visions.

Scholars point out the fact that he was a visionary. And this temple was his way of showing the entire world a way to remain forever in the people’s memories even after the mortal body ceases to exist. His work has stood the test of time, and we are sure it will continue to stand for centuries, majestically.

So come, visit this temple in the early mornings of July to February, and witness the greatness of a bygone era to see and uncover the mysteries for yourself and transport yourself back centuries.

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1000+ Years, 6 major earthquakes and still standing strong with 0° inclination Where are the Wonders of the World ? Brihadeeswara Temple in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. Dedicated to Bhagwan Shiva. Built by great king Raja Raja Chola I between 1003 and 1010 AD. (at Brihadeeswara Temple) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmhrtHDyQ4m/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Brihadeeswara Mandir An Architectural Treasure

The Brihadeeswara Mandir, also known as the Temple of Thanjavur, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Thanjavur in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It was built during the reign of Raja Raja Chola I between 1003 and 1010 CE, it stands as an example of the great achievements of the Chola empire. It has been featured in several international architecture magazines and is seen as an architectural achievement. The temple sits atop a hill nearly 1000 feet above sea level, overlooking the city of Tanjore.

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Thanjavur attained prominence under The Cholas in the 9th century. Vijayalaya, the first great ruler of the dynasty made it his capital.

The Brihadisvara temple is a symbol of the greatness of the Chola empire under its author, emperor Rajaraja (985-1012), whose splendour it reflects.  The long series of epigraphs incised in elegant letters on the plinth all round the gigantic edifice reveals the persona¬ lity of the emperor. 

As we gather from the inscriptions running throughout the plinth, the king, on the two hundred and seventy-fifth day of the twenty-fifth year of the reign (1010), presented a gold-covered finial to be planted on the top of the vimdna of the temple. The temple is the most ambitious of the architectural enterprises of the Cholas and is a fitting symbol of the magnificent achievements of Raja Raja. The endowments that he made for his temple were numerous and in his munificence he was joined by not only the members of his family but high officials and noble¬ men.

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Brihadeshwara temple, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu Mahidoes wrote: Brihadeshwara temple (Tamil: Peruvudaiyar Kovil) is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva. It is located in Thanjavur in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is also known as Periya kovil, Rajarajeswara Temple and Rajarajeswaram. It is one of the largest temples in India. Brihadeshwara is an example of tamil architecture from the Chola period. It was built by emperor Raja Rajacholan I and completed in 1010 AD. The temple turned 1000 years old in 2010. The temple is part of the Unesco world heritage Site known as the "Great living Chola temples", along with Brihadeeswarar Temple, Gangaikonda Cholapuram and Airavatesvara temple. (via Instagram: mahidoes)

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Thanjavur

It was around 4 in the evening when we reached Thanjavur, it was a breathtaking experience seeing the Brihadishvara Temple in the golden light! The city of Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu is a prominent center of religion, art, and architecture of South India, located in the Cauvery delta, Thanjavur is often called the ‘Rice bowl of Tamil Nadu’.The Brihadishvara, Gangaikonda, and Airavatesvara temples are together called the Great Living Chola Temples and declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Also called the Dhakshina Meru (Meru of the south), this temple was built by Raja Raja Chola I by 1010 AD.

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[12/1, 1:23 PM] Jagadeesh Krishnan: **தாஜ் மஹாலை குறை கூற வில்லை அதுவும் பாசத்தின் வெளிப்பாடு தான், ஆனால் தாஜ் மஹால் கட்டுவதற்கு 600 வருடங்களுக்கு முன்பே தமிழகத்தில் ஒரு தாயின் பிரிவை தாளாமல் கட்டிய கோயில் ஒன்று உள்ளது என்பது உலகிற்கு தெரியுமா..??!!**

**சோழ மன்னவனின் தாய்க்கு கட்டிய கோவில்.**

**பளிங்குக் கல்லில் கட்டினால் மட்டும் தான் பாசமா?**

**ஐயா "பஞ்சவன் மாதேவி" பள்ளிப்படை கோயிலுக்கு போகணும்....வழி....என்று இழுத்ததும், அந்த பேர்ல இங்க எந்த கோயிலும் இல்லீங்களே, "ராமசாமி கோயில்” தான் ஒன்னு இருக்கு,அந்த கோயிலும் பூட்டியே தான் கெடக்கும், அங்க போகும் போது அந்த தெருவுல ஒரு பெரியவர் இருப்பாரு **

**அவர கூட்டிட்டு போங்க அவர் தான் அந்த கோயில பாத்துக்குறாரு என்று வழிகாட்டினார் அந்த பெரியவர், பள்ளிப்படை கோயில் தான் இன்று பெயர் மாறி ராமசாமி கோயிலாகியுள்ளது! **

**உலகப் புகழ் பெற்று இருக்க வேண்டிய இடம், வழி கேட்டு செல்லும் நிலையில் உள்ளது.**

** "பட்டீஸ்வரம்" தஞ்சை மாவட்டம் கும்பகோணம் வட்டத்தில் உள்ள சிறிய கிராமம். இந்த ஊரின் பெற்ற துர்க்கை கோயிலின் வாயிலில் நின்று நேராக பார்த்தால் இரண்டு சாலைகள் இடது வலதாக பிரியும், இடது பக்கம் திரும்பினால் சோழர்களின் பழைய தலை நகரான "பழையாறை" செல்லும் சாலை, வலது புறம் நடந்தால் ஒரு மசூதி, அப்படியே இன்னும் நடந்தால் ஒரு சிமெண்ட் சாலை பிரிவு, அங்கே தான் பார்க்க நாதியில்லாமல் கிடக்கின்றது இந்த ஆயிரம் வருட அற்புதம்!.**

**தஞ்சை பெரிய கோயிலை நிர்மாணித்த ராஜ ராஜ சோழனின் மனைவி தான் இந்த "பஞ்சவன் மாதேவி" , தன்னை மிகுந்த பாசத்தோடு வளர்த்த சிற்றன்னையின் பிரிவை தாங்க முடியாமல் அவருக்காக ஒரு கோயிலை எழுப்பியுள்ளான்**

** கங்கை முதல் கடாரம் வரை வென்ற "ராஜேந்திர சோழன்". உலகில் தாயிற்காக கட்டிய முதல் கோயில் அநேகமாக இதுவாகவே இருக்கக்கூடும், அதுவும் அதை ஒரு தமிழ் மன்னன் கட்டியிருக்கிறான் என்பது நாம் எவ்வளவு பெருமைப்பட வேண்டிய விசயம்

**குறைந்த பட்சம் எத்தனை தமிழர்களுக்கு தெரியும்? பளிங்குக்கல்லில் கட்டினால் மட்டும் தான் பாசமாக கணக்கிடப்படுமா? **

**வேதனை! இந்த பட்டீஸ்வரத்தின்அருகில் தான் சோழர்களின் மாளிகை இருந்தது, ராஜ ராஜன் தன் மகனிடம் நாட்டை ஒப்படைத்துவிட்டு தன் கடைசி காலத்தை இங்கு தான் கழித்தார்,**

** தன்னுடைய மனைவியின் பிரிவை தாங்காமல் அடிக்கடி இந்த கோயிலுக்கு வந்ததாக வரலாற்று ஆசிரியர்கள் கூறுகின்றனர்.**

** இன்றைக்கும் அந்த ஊரின் பெயர் "சோழன் மாளிகை". கேட்பாரற்று இடிந்து கிடந்த இந்த கோயிலை சில வருடங்களுக்கு முன் தான் புதுப்பித்து இருக்கிறார்கள்.**

**பஞ்சவன்மாதேவி எப்பேர்பட்ட சிறப்பும் முக்கியத்துவமும் வாய்ந்த பெண்மணியாக இருந்தால் தன் அன்னை அல்லாத ஒரு பெண்ணுக்கு பள்ளிப்படை அமைத்து இருப்பார் ராஜேந்திர சோழர். **

**தனது சிற்றன்னையின் மேல் எத்தனை அன்பு இருந்தால் இந்த எண்ணம் அவருக்கு தோன்றி இருக்கும். இது இந்த மண்ணில் வாழ்ந்த மகத்தான பெண்ணின் நினைவிடம் மட்டும் அல்ல,**

** உண்மையான தாய் பாசத்தால் தனயன் எழுப்பிய புனித தளம். உங்கள் வாழ்நாளில் ஒருமுறையேனும் இந்த புண்ணியவதி தரிசித்துவிட்டுவாருங்கள்,அப்படியே தனயன் ராஜேந்திர சோழனையும் நினைவு கூறுங்கள் ..

ஜெகதீஷ் கிருஷ்ணன் உளவியலாளர் மற்றும் சர்வதேச எழுத்தாளர்

[12/1, 1:24 PM] Jagadeesh Krishnan: ** Not to mention the Taj Mahal is also an expression of affection, but does the world know that there is a temple in Tamil Nadu that was built 600 years before the construction of the Taj Mahal without the rhythm of a Thai sect .. ?? !! **

** Temple built for the mother of the Chola ruler. **

** Is it only affection if it is built of marble? **

** Sir "Panchavan Madhavi" should go to the school temple .... the way .... when the pearl is dragged, there is no temple here, there is only one "Ramasamy temple", the temple will be locked, the street is a big one when you go there இருப்பாரு **

** He was the one who guided the temple to go with him. The elder, the school temple has changed its name to Ramasamy Temple today! **

** The place to be world famous is on the way. **

** "Pattiswaram" is a small village in the Kumbakonam district of Tanjore district. If you stand straight at the gate of the town's Durga Temple and look straight ahead, you will see two roads dividing from left to right. Awesome!. **

** This "Panchavan Madevi" is the wife of Raja Raja Chola who built the great temple of Tanjore and built a temple for her as she could not bear the division of the niece who nurtured her with great affection **

** "Rajendra Cholan" who won from Ganga to Gadaram. This is probably the first temple built for Mother in the world and it is a matter of pride for us that it was built by a Tamil king.

** At least how many Tamils ​​know? Is affection only counted when it is built of marble? **

** Pain! The palace of the Cholas was near this Pattiswaram, where Raja Rajan handed over the country to his son and spent his last days here, **

** Historians say that he often came to this temple without enduring the division of his wife. **

** To this day the name of the town is "Cholan Palace". The temple, which fell into disrepair, was renovated a few years ago. **

** Rajendra Chola would have set up a school for a woman other than his mother if Panchavanmadevi was such a special and important woman. **

** This thought would have appeared to him if he had so much love for his nephew. This is not just a memorial to the great woman who lived in this land, **

** Sacred site raised by Danayan with true Thai affection. Visit this saint at least once in your life and remember Danayan Rajendra Chola as well.

By

Jagadeesh Krishnan is a psychologist and international Author

[soulandfuel]

Brihadeeshwara Temple (Peruvudaiyar Kovil) is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in Thanjavur in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is also known as Periya Kovil, RajaRajeswara Temple and Rajarajesvaram. It is one of the largest temples in India and is an example of Dravidian architecture during the Chola period. Built by emperor Raja Raja Chola I and completed in 1010 AD, the temple turned 1000 years old in 2010. The temple is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the “Great Living Chola Temples #brihadeeswarartemple #tanjavur #enchantingtamilnadu #soulandfuel #india #tamilnadutourism #tripotocommunity #natgeoyourshot (at Brihadeeswarar Temple) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWlMWBNLkEn/?utm_medium=tumblr

[moonpaints]

Brihadishvara Temple, also called Rajarajesvaram or Peruvudaiyar Kovil, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the largest South Indian temples and an exemplary example of a fully realized Tamil architecture. It is called as Dhakshina Meru of south. Built by Raja Raja Chola I between 1003 and 1010 AD, the temple is a part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the “Great Living Chola Temples”, 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.

The original monuments of this 11th century temple were built around a moat. It included gopura, the main temple, its massive tower, inscriptions, frescoes and sculptures predominantly related to Shaivism, but also of Vaishnvaism and Shaktism traditions of Hinduism. The temple was damaged in its history and some artwork is now missing. Additional mandapam and monuments were added in centuries that followed. The temple now stands amidst fortified walls that were added after the 16th century.

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.

[kanchikamakshisilks]

Enhance Your Poise And Elegance With Kanchipuram Silk Sarees

Saree is more than just a six yard long garment. From being part of the Medivial feminist movement to being a fashion statement, sarees have travelled far in history. Originated during the ancient Bronze Age Indus Valley Civilization. The term saree was adapted from the Sanskrit word 'Shatika' that meant consisting of hundred. It was earlier addressed as 'shati' meaning a piece of cloth. Sarees were also mentioned in the ancient Sanskrit literature and Buddhist Jataka tales . With the passing ages, not only the word, but also the types of  sarees and draping techniques increased. Based on the texture of the fabrics, sarees are classified and each one has its own  significance.

'Kanchipuram Silk Saree' is truly one of its kind. Originated in Kanchipuram, in the state Tamil Nadu of India. Kanchipuram - meaning Brahma's abode, is the city of temples and silk. Historically Kanchipuram was called ghatikasthanam- the place of learning. The city was also a host of advanced education in Jainism and Buddhism.

The city also houses temples of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu.  The Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple built in 705 AD is one of the oldest temples. About 15 holy temples of Lord Vishnu are located in Kanchipuram. Legend has it that silk was the favourite fabric of Lord Vishnu. It is one of the reasons why ancient weavers used to perform the art of weaving near Lord Vishnu's temples.  Varadaraja Perumal Temple , dedicated to Lord Vishnu is said to be one of the 108 Divya Desams.

The silk trade in Kanchipuram can be dated back to the mid 9th century of the Chola Dynasty. Raja Raja Chola began the trade of silk by inviting weavers from Gujrat. Thus began the beautiful journey of Kanchipuram Silk Sarees. The folk tales say that the weavers of Kanchipuram are the descendents of the sage Mrikanda. Sage Mirkanda was the great  grandson of Lord Brahma. He is accredited as the founder of weaving.

The weaving industry continued to grow in Kanchipuram. Women started draping Kanchipuram silk sarees on auspicious occasions. Kanchipuram silks became an inherent part for clothing brides. The rich gold borders, dense fabric, and traditional designs make kanchi pattu stand out among other handlooms. Traditional weaving of kanchi pattu includes extraction of silk from mulberry silk worms. To complete the full process of weaving  three  shuttles are used. Weaver works on the right side and his aide works on the left side of the shuttle.

Kanchi Silk sarees are known for their intricate artwork and contrasting broad borders. Weavers were particularly inspired by the artworks of the South Indian temples, flora and fauna of the culturally rich city. From epics of Ramayana and Mahabharata to paintings of great Raja Ravi Verma. The patterns of the kanchi silk sarees have been a part of the glorious history.

In the modern day, the price of Kanchipuram silk saree ranges from 5 thousands to 2 lakh INR. The price range variation can be attributed to its features. The nature of silk, zari/artwork, are the major factors that affect the price range. Did you know? Weavers of Kanchipuram Silk Sarees even use gold threads to weave the borders. The silk garment has even managed to make its mark in the international market. What are you waiting for?  It’s time for you to shine and adorn yourself by wrapping kanchi pattu saree and feel the heritage and royalty it holds.

[famousplacesinindia]

#BrihadishvaraTemple, also called #Rajarajeswaram or #Peruvudaiyār Kōvil, is a #HinduTemple dedicated to Shiva located in South bank of Kaveri river in #Thanjavur, #TamilNadu, India. It is one of the largest South Indian temples and an exemplary example of a fully realized Tamil architecture. It is also called in northern parts of India as Dhakshina Meru (Meru of south). Built by Tamil king Raja Raja Chola I between 1003 and 1010 AD, the temple is a part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the "Great Living Chola Temples", along with the Chola dynasty era Gangaikonda Cholapuram temple and Airavatesvara temple that are about 70 kilometres and 40 kilometres to its northeast respectively. https://www.instagram.com/p/CO6j1ICBXw5/?igshid=hik3uvcmndke

[hariratan]

Big temple, Tanjore. Over a thousand years old. A great example of South Indian temple architecture, built by king Raja Rajendra Chola. https://www.instagram.com/p/CMEFRWJAAR3/?igshid=am2yed1bj5p7

[everydayholidayedh]

ஓம் நமச்சிவாய . . 📸 by @shotbypragadeesh . . The Magnificent Master piece of Architecture.. Brihadeeshwar Temple at Thanjavur.. Actually the name of Shiva here is Peruvudaiyar and the temple was called as Peruvudaiyar Kovil.. Later due to Aryans was changed to Brihadeeshwar.. A UNESCO world heritage.. An Iconic architecture from the great king Raja Raja Cholan of Chola Dynasty.. A must visit place in your life to witness the grandeur of this architecture. #tamilnaduofficial #thebigtemple #thanjaiperiyakovil #incredibleindia #thanjavur #tamilnadu #tamilnadutourism #indiantravelblogger #natgeotravelindia #natgeoyourshot #unescoheritagesite #india #indiantemples #architecture #architecturephotography #architecturelovers #worldwonders #photooftheday #traveldiaries #travelblogger #travelphotography #travelstories #travelindia #ig_photo #sonyalphain (at Brihadeeswarar Temple, Gangaikonda Cholapuram) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFtavqopuGk/?igshid=1vhk8kjl4w5kg