Brihadishvara Temple, called Rajarajesvaram (lit. ' Lord of Rajaraja ') by its builder, and known locally as Thanjai Periya Kovil (lit. ' Thanjavur Big Temple ') and Peruvudaiyar Kovil, is a Shaivite [3] [4] Hindu temple built in a Chola architectural style [5] located on the south bank of the Cauvery river in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India.

Jan 9, 2025 · Brihadishvara temple, temple in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India, that was constructed under the ruler Rajaraja I and completed in 1010. The Brihadishvara temple is just as much a symbol of power and wealth as it is a shrine to the Hindu god Shiva.

Sep 3, 2024 · Depicting scenes from mythological stories of Shiva, Krishna, Durga, and Vishnu, the Brihadishvara temple became a benchmark of South Indian art and architecture highlighting devotion, grandeur and power of the Chola Empire.

Brihadeeswara Temple also known as Peruvudaiyar Kovil is located in Thanjavur. Dedicated to Lord Shiva represented as a huge ‘Lingam’, this UNESCO World Heritage Site was built around 1010 AD by the Chola king Rajaraja Chola I.

Jun 7, 2020 · Chola Paintings in Brihadeshwara Tanjore. There are 2 sets of Chola paintings that you can see and admire in the Tanjore Big Temple. One set is open for all and can be seen in the corridors that run along the wall of the temple. All pictures in this post are from there.

The temple consists of the Nandi mandapa, a pillared portico, and an assembly hall, all interconnected. The Maha-mandapa was originally three-storeyed. The top storey was an open terrace, with a row of Nandis placed on the top of its walls.

Jan 3, 2025 · The Brihadeeswarar Temple is located in Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu. It is one of the most famous temples in India. The Brihadeeswarar Temple is also called as Peruvudaiyar Kovil. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The Temple was constructed in the 11th century by the Chola emperor Raja Raja Chola I. This is also known as Big Temple.

Brihadeshwara Temple of Thanjavur Also famed as the ‘Rajarajeshwara Temple’, ‘Rajarajeshwaram’ and ‘Peruvudayar Temple’, this temple is located in Thanjavur in the state of Tamil Nadu. This temple is amongst the largest temples of India, and is a part of the UNESCO World heritage sites.

Sep 12, 2024 · Brihadeshwara temple is a Hindu Dravidian-style temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and located at the bank of the Cauvery river in Thanjavur, Tamilnadu. The temple was constructed by Rajaraja Chola-I who was one of the great emperors of the Chola dynasty and it was designed by “ Kunjara Mallan Raja Rama Perunthachan ” between 1003 and 1010 AD.

Nov 25, 2024 · Era: Built in 1009 CE by Raja Raja Chola I, it is the largest and tallest Indian temple. Features a massive 70-meter pyramidal vimana with an octagonal dome-shaped stupika. Two large gopuras adorned with intricate sculptures. Sanctum …