Experience the Full Tour of the Gigantic and Architectural Marvel Thanjavur Brihadeeshwara Temple-
Here are the Key Highlights of Temple:
1. Brihadeswara temple is also known as Periya Kovil, RajaRajeswara Temple and Rajarajesvaram.
2. It was built by Chola king, Arulmozhivarman often called as Rajaraja Chola-I.
3. This massive temple is built in 5 years from 1004 AD to 1009 A. None of the modern massive constructions of such stature can ever be built in such a short duration.
4. This temple has the tallest vimana gopuram in the world which is 216 feet high.
5. The Kumbam is made out of a single stone that is about 80 tons.
6. Lord shiva is the main deity. There is a huge idol of Lord shiva. Huge Nandi Idol in Brihadeeshwar Temple is carved out of a single rock and is about 16 feet long and 13 feet high.

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