Published in China - Social interactions and entertainment - 4 - 13 Sep 22 00:01
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
Built by Chola emperor Rajaraja I between 1003 and 1010 CE, the temple is a part of the UNESCO World heritage site. Built using granite, the vimana tower above the shrine 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.
- Social interactions and entertainment - 4 - 13 Sep 22 00:01
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