Temple is Also
known as Peruvudaiyar Kovil and RajaRajeswaram, 11th century temple was
built by the Chola emperor Raja Raja Chola I. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, Brihadeeswara
temple is the largest
temple in India that is situated at Thanjavur city of Tamil Nadu.
Cholas
are known for their majestic and splendid scale of structures. The opulence and
artistic proficiency of Cholas is well reflected in the grand and magnificent
architecture of the temple. Made entirely of granite stone, it was built as per
the principles of Vaastu Shastras and Agamas.
The
most remarkable thing related to the architecture of this UNESCO World Heritage
Site is that it doesn’t leave any shadow on the ground at the noon time. The
millenary celebrations of its construction took place in 2010 amid many
enthusiastic and grand cultural events.
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