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Brihadeeswara Temple
OTHER NAMES
Thanjai Periya Kovil, Rajarajeswaram, Peruvudaiyar Kovil
COUNTRY
India
ADDRESS
Membalam Rd, Balaganapathy Nagar, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu 613007

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About Brihadeeswara Temple
Brihadeeswara Temple is an eleventh-century temple situated in Thanjavur city of Tamil Nadu. It is a Dravidian-styled temple designed and made by Kunjara Mallan Raja Raja Perunthachan on the order of Rajaraja Chola. It is spread over an area of around 44.7 acres. The temple is 66 meters tall and gives a glimpse of the richness and culture of the Chola dynasty. The temple opens every day from 6 am up to 12:30 pm and the evening time of visiting is from 4 to 8:30 pm. There are no charges for visiting the temple, however, a nominal amount of 10 INR is charged for rice prasadam and 20 INR for other prasadam. If you want to do a special pooja or Abhishek prices are charged accordingly.

How To Reach Brihadeeswara Temple
You can hire a tour bus or taxi which will take you to the temple and nearby places. However, if you are going directly to the temple you can opt for other transport options available:
Bus
If you prefer a bus journey then you will leave your bus at the nearby bus stand. Some of the bus stands which is close to the location are Thanjavur Tanjore Old Bus stand, Thanjavur bus stop, Sri Srinivasa Bus stand, and Sastra college bus stop. A four-minute drive from the old bus stand or an eleven-minute drive from the new bus stand in a taxi will take you to the desired destination.
Train
If you are going by train then you must know the nearby train station so reach the place comfortably. You can take a train to Thanjavur junction or Alakkudi while Budalur and Titte stations are also close to the location. When your train reaches there, you can take a local transport which will leave you in front of the temple.
Air
If you are going by air then the only nearby airport is Tiruchirappalli International Airport. You can take a taxi available outside the airport and reach the temple conveniently.

Some Lesser Known Facts About Brihadeeswara Temple

  • At the time, you enter the temple you are welcomed by a huge statue of Nandi that makes you feel blessed entering the temple complex.
    At the time, you enter the temple you are welcomed by a huge statue of Nandi that makes you feel blessed entering the temple complex.
  • It is one of the largest Hindu temples and owns one of the largest Shiva lingams throughout India. This lingam is about 3.7 meters tall.
    It is one of the largest Hindu temples and owns one of the largest Shiva lingams throughout India. This lingam is about 3.7 meters tall.
  • The vimana tower which is built using granite is one of the tallest towers in South India. It is estimated that about 60000 tons of granite were used to build the temple. It will definitely make you aware of the wealth of the Chola dynasty.
    The vimana tower which is built using granite is one of the tallest towers in South India. It is estimated that about 60000 tons of granite were used
  • The temple is situated on the bank of river Cauvery which makes the location so beautiful that leaves an everlasting impression on the minds of the visitors.
    The temple is situated on the bank of river Cauvery which makes the location so beautiful that leaves an everlasting impression on the minds of the vi
  • The temple is included in the area of the UNESCO World Heritage Site termed as the Great Living Chola Temples.
  • Brihadisvara temple is also popular for its sculpture including brass Nataraja of the 11th century.
    Brihadisvara temple is also popular for its sculpture including brass Nataraja of the 11th century.
  • It is one of the most visited tourist places all over Tamil Nadu.
  • A postal stamp of Rupees 5 is dedicated to the temple by India Post. Also, a coin of the same value with the model of the temple embossed on it is released by the Reserve Bank of India on the occasion of the temple completing 1000 years since it was made.
    A postal stamp of Rupees 5 is dedicated to the temple by India Post. Also, a coin of the same value with the model of the temple embossed on it is rel
  • You can find several inscriptions on the walls of the temple which are written in Tamil and Grantha scripts. These inscriptions are also helpful for historians to study about the Chola dynasty.
    You can find several inscriptions on the walls of the temple which are written in Tamil and Grantha scripts. These inscriptions are also helpful for h
  • If you want to study the Tamil culture then you must visit the temple in February around Mahashivratri as several classical Indian dancers perform in the Brahan Natyanjali festival which is organized at this time and celebrated for more than ten days.
    If you want to study the Tamil culture then you must visit the temple in February around Mahashivratri as several classical Indian dancers perform in
  • The inscriptions on the northern wall of the temples give details about the employees at the time the temple was made. The temple had more than 600 employees at the time which includes the name of the priests, jewelers, dancing girls, musicians, carpenters, and much more. There were also devadasis employed at the temple who used to sing and dance to devotional hymns.
    It is an important place and must be preserved so that the future generation can also study about our ancestors and feel proud of our culture.

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