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Brihadeeswara Temple Thanjavur Tamil nadu


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Brihadeeswara Temple Thanjavur Tamil nadu district is very popular for its archetucture, shadow, huge Nandi and sculpture. It is one of the old temples of Tamilnadu. Brihadeeswara temple 1000 years celebration was in the year 2010. Ger more information including address location and pooja timings of brihadeeswara temple at tanjore from this article.



 

History of Brihadeeswara Temple Thanjavur Tamil nadu


World popular Brihadeeswara Temple is located in Thanjavur and comsidered as one of the famous temples in Thanjavur. This city was once the capital of the chola, Nayak and Maratha rulers and of situated in the delta of river Cavery. The name Thanjavur is said have been derived from Thanja, a demon who haunting the locality and who, according the legend, was destroyed by Lord Vishnu. As per the dying request of the demon, that the city named after him, named after him. The name Thanja changed in to Thanjavur. It is also called as the city of refuge, derived from the word Thanjan. This place is called as the rice bowl of Tamilnadu.

Brihadeeswara Temple Thanjavur Tamil nadu


The grandest temple is one of the most famous living monuments of the world. Brihadeeswara temple architecture is still spoken everywhere. Conceived by the great Raja Raja Chola and built by master architects. Thanjavur Brihadeeswara Temple is one of the finest contributions by the Chola dynasty. Inspire of the city having come under the sway of diverse rulers, the temple has been carefully preserved. Brihadeeswara temple shadow is a miraculous in architecture. Tradition has it that the chief architect and masons were specially brought from Kanchipurato construct this famous Brihadeeswara Temple Thanjavur Tamil nadu.

Brihadeeswara temple architecture


Resting on a wide base, the tower rises to a height of 72 metres and contains 14 storeys. The gilded Kalasha rests on a single block of granite weighing about 80 tonnes. Another wonder is Brihadeeswara temple nandi. In front of the temple is the huge Nandi hewn out of a solid block of stone. This is said to be the second largest Nandi in the country. The walls of the temple are full of beautiful sculpture of various types. Brihadeeswara temple in Thanjavur is still standing as live proof for Indian architecture.
Brihadeeswara temple timings: 5.30 - 12.00, Evening 4.00 - 8.00

Brihadeeswara temple address
Brihadeeswarar Temple
City: Thanjavur
State: Tamil Nadu
County: India
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