File:Tanjore Big Temple Tamil Nadu India.jpg
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DescriptionTanjore Big Temple Tamil Nadu India.jpg |
The Peruvudaiyar Kovil or Brihadeeswarar Temple Circa 1000 CE (Tamil: பெருவுடையார் கோவில், peruvuḍaiyār kōvil ), also known as Rajarajeswaram, at Thanjavur in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, is the world's first complete granite temple and a brilliant example of the major heights achieved by Cholas in temple architecture. It is a tribute and a reflection of the power of its patron RajaRaja Chola I. It remains as one of the greatest glories of Indian architecture.The temple is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Great Living Chola Temples". This temple is one of India's most prized architectural sites. The temple stands amidst fortified walls that were probably added in the 16th century. The 'Vimana' - or the temple tower - is 216 ft (66 m) high and is among the tallest of its kind in the world. The Kalash or 'Chikharam' (apex or the bulbous structure on the top) of the temple is not carved out of a single stone as is widely believed. There is a big statue of Nandi (sacred bull), carved out of a single rock, at the entrance measuring about 16 feet long and 13 feet high. The entire temple structure is made out of hard granite stones, a material sparsely available currently in Thanjavur area where the temple is located. |
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Source | Tanjore Big Temple - This temple recently celebrated its 1000th Year completion. |
Author | Narasimman Jayaraman from Mississauga, CANADA |
Camera location | 10° 47′ 57.89″ N, 79° 08′ 10.46″ E | View this and other nearby images on: OpenStreetMap | 10.799415; 79.136238 |
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