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Explore and collect some interesting information about the Tanjore Big Temple.

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Explore and collect some interesting information about the Tanjore Big Temple.

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Peruvudaiyar Kovil locally known as Thanjai Periya Kovil, also called as Brihadishvara temple, Rajarajeswaram, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in South bank of Cauvery river in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the largest South Indian temples and an exemplary example of a fully realized Tamil architecture. It is called as Dakshina Meru . Built by Tamil king Raja Raja Chola I between 1003 and 1010 AD, the temple is a part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the "Great Living Chola Temples", along with the Chola dynasty era Gangaikonda Cholapuram temple and Airavatesvara temple that are about 70 kilometres (43 mi) and 40 kilometres (25 mi) to its northeast respectively.

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Brihadeshwara Temple (Tamil:Peruvudaiyar Kovil) is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva, also called Rajarajesvaram temple or Peruvudaiyār Kōvil temple. It is located on the south side of Kaveri river in Thanjavur in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is also known as Periya Kovil, RajaRajeswara Temple and Rajarajeswaram. It is one of the largest temples in India. Peruvudaiyaar Kovil is an example of Tamil architecture from the Chola period. It was built by Tamil King Raja Raja Chola I and completed in 1010 AD. The temple turned 1000 years old in 2010. The temple is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the "Great Living Chola Temples", along with Brihadeeswarar Temple, Gangaikonda Cholapuram and Airavatesvara temple.

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The temple has fortified walls that were probably added in the 16th century. The vimanam (temple tower) is 216 ft (66 m) high and is the tallest in the world. The Kumbam (the apex or the bulbous structure on the top) of the temple is carved out of a single rock and weighs around 80 tons. There is a big statue of Nandi (sacred bull), carved out of a single rock measuring about 16 ft (4.9 m) long and 13 ft (4.0 m) high at the entrance. The entire temple structure is made out of granite.

The nearest sources of which are about 60 km to the west of temple. The temple is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Tamil Nadu.the temple consists of nandi mandapa , a pillared potico and an assembly hall , all interconnected.

A study in Oriental architecture or history is certainly incomplete without a mention of the Tanjore Brihadeeshwara Temple or the Tanjore Periya Kovil (Big Temple).

This imposing structure was built by Raja Raja Cholan and his sister Kundavai, both ardent devotees of Lord Shiva. It was constructed by the King at the height of the Chola reign to signify his power and strength. Here are a few facts not known about this Chola temple of Thanjavur:

a) The original name of the deity was Rajarajeshwar. It was the Marathas who gave it the name Brihadeeshwara or the Great Ishwara.

b) The main temple is entirely built of granite. More than 130,000 tons of granite is said to have been used to build it.

c) A long associated myth with this temple temple is that the shadow of the main structure does not fall on the ground. However, this has been proven wrong by scientists.

d) The statue of Nandi at the entrance of the temple is carved out of a single stone.

e) The main Vimanam, which is at about 200 feet is often called Dakshin Meru or Southern Meru.

f) The inspiration to build the temple came to Raja Raja Cholan during his visit to Sri Lanka and is a result of a dream he had.

g) The temple has a portrait of Raja Raja Cholan paying obeisance to Lord Natarajar. This is undoubtedly, the first ever instance of a royal portrait.

h) Inscriptions in the temple point towards Kunjara Mallan Raja Raja Perunthachan as the chief architect of the temple. His successors survive to this day and practice the art of Vastu or Vastu Shastra.

i) Depictions of nartakis or dancers showing eighty one of hundred and eight karanas (synchronised movements of hands and feet) in Bharata Natyam are carved here. These karanas are a part of karanas mentioned in the Natya Shastra of Bharata Muni or Sage Bharata. There is also evidence that the temple was a platform for talented dancers to showcase their talent. These depictions are first of their kind.

j) The inscriptions also mention the different kinds of jewels used in the period. Each of these jewels are mentioned in detail. A total of twenty three different types of pearls, eleven varieties of diamonds and rubies are mentioned in these inscriptions.

What astounds historians is that there was not a single granite quarry in about 100 km radius of the temple. This means that transporting these stones would have been a herculean task. But Raja Raja Cholan insisted on the use of these stones. All of these features make this Chola temple of Tanjore, a magnum opus of the Chola reign.

Brihadeeswarar temple is one of the few temples that have Ashta

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Tanjore big temple has the world's tallest vimanam and its Kumbam weighs approximately 80 tons. The temple has a huge statue of Nandi at the entrance. The statue is carved out of a single rock and weighs around 20 tons. The Lingam inside the temple is 3.7 meters tall.

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Peruvudaiyār Kōvil (Original Name) locally known as Thanjai Periya Kovil, also called as Brihadishvara temple, Rajarajeswaram, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in South bank of Kaveri river in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the largest South Indian temples and an exemplary example of a fully realized Tamil architecture. It is called as Dakshina Meru (Meru of south). Built by Tamil king Raja Raja Chola I between 1003 and 1010 AD, the temple is a part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the "Great Living Chola Temples", along with the Chola dynasty era Gangaikonda Cholapuram temple and Airavatesvara temple that are about 70 kilometres (43 mi) and 40 kilometres (25 mi) to its northeast respectively.

Special about Brihadeeswarar temple

The temple has the world's tallest vimanam (temple tower) and its Kumbam (the structure on the top) weighs approximately 80 tons. ... Brihadeeswarar temple is the first complete granite temple in the world. Around 60,000 tons of granite is said to be used to build the temple.

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Peruvudaiyar Kovil is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva, also called Rajarajesvaram temple or Peruvudaiyar Kovil temple. It is located on the south side of Kaveri river in Thanjavur in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

It is one of the largest temples in India. Peruvudaiyaar Kovil is an example of Tamil architecture from the Chola period.

It was built by Tamil King Raja Raja Chola I and completed in 1010 AD.The temple turned 1000 years old in 2010.The temple is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the "Great Living Chola Temples", along with Brihadeeswarar Temple, Gangaikonda Cholapuram and Airavatesvara temple.

The temple has fortified walls that were probably added in the 16th century. The vimanam (temple tower) is 216 ft (66 m) high and is the tallest in the world. The Kumbam (the apex or the bulbous structure on the top) of the temple is carved out of a single rock and weighs around 80 tons.There is a big statue of Nandi (sacred bull), carved out of a single rock measuring about 16 ft (4.9 m) long and 13 ft (4.0 m) high at the entrance. The entire temple structure is made out of granite.

The nearest sources of which are about 60 km to the west of temple. The temple is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Tamil Nadu. the temple consists of nandi mandapa , a pillared potico and an assembly hall , all interconnected.

A study in Oriental architecture or history is certainly incomplete without a mention of the Tanjore Brihadeeshwara Temple or the Tanjore Periya Kovil (Big Temple).

The original name of the deity was Rajarajeshwar. It was the Marathas who gave it the name Brihadeeshwara or the Great Ishwara.

The main temple is entirely built of granite. More than 130,000 tons of granite is said to have been used to build it.

A long associated myth with this temple temple is that the shadow of the main structure does not fall on the ground. However, this has been proven wrong by scientists.

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1. The Tanjore big temple is known as Brihadeeswarar temple.
2. It is located at the south side of Kaveri river in Thanjavur district of TamilNadu.
3. Raja Raja chola
built this temple in the 11th century.
4. This temple is dedicated to Hindu God Shiva.
5. This temple is made entirely of granite.
6. The temple tower or the gopuram or the vimana is constructed in such a manner that its shadows disappears at noon.
7.This temple is one of the largest Shiva Lingas in India.
8.This temple is one of the supreme brilliances of Indian architecture.

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1.perivudaiyar Kovil well know as brihadeeswarar temple .
2.Rajarajeshwara and Rajaràjeswaram temple was edified by raja Raja chola 1 in the year 1010AD.
3.This temple is revered temple for Hindus
4.This temple is one of the largest temples of India.
5.It is one of supreme brilliance of Indian architecture.

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1)Brihadeeswara temple is also known as Thanjai Periyar  Kovil which.
2) It is the Hindu temple dedicated to *Lord Shiva* it is located in South Bank of Cauvery river in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India.
3)The architect of the temple is *KUNJARA MALLAN Raja Raja PERUNTHACHAN* .
4) *RAJA RAJA* Has built the temple .
5)The brihadeshwara temple was built of *granite* , the vimana tower above the shrine is one of the tallest in South India .
6) The temple has a statue of Nandi(sacred bull) at the entrance the statue is caved out of a single rock and weighs around 20 tons the Lingam inside the temple is 3.7 m tall.

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1) The original name of the deity was Rajarajeshwar. It was the Marathas who gave it the name Brihadeeshwara or the Great Ishwara.
2) The main temple is entirely built of granite. More than 130,000 tons of granite is said to have been used to build it.
3) A long associated myth with this temple temple is that the shadow of the main structure does not fall on the ground. However, this has been proven wrong by scientists.
4) The statue of Nandi at the entrance of the temple is carved out of a single stone.
5) The main Vimanam, which is at about 200 feet is often called Dakshin Meru or Southern Meru.
6) The inspiration to build the temple came to Raja Raja Cholan during his visit to Sri Lanka and is a result of a dream he had.
7) The temple has a portrait of Raja Raja Cholan paying obeisance to Lord Natarajar. This is undoubtedly, the first ever instance of a royal portrait

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Brihadeeswara temple is in Tanjore and was built by Rajaraja Cholan l. And it was dedicated to Lord Shiva. The original name of the temple was Rajarajeshwar. It was the Marathas who gave it the name Brihadeeswara or the Great  Ishwara. The temple has the world's tallest vimanam (temple tower) and its Kumbam (the structure on the top) weighs approximately 80 tons. Brihadeeswarar temple is the first complete granite temple in the world. Around 130,00 tons of granite is said to be used to build the temple. The Brihadeeswara temple is 1,011 years old. The Brihadeeswarar Temple has no shadow. The height of the temple is 66 m. The statue of Nandi at the entrance of the temple is carved out of a single stone.