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Vimana tower
Vimana tower: the towering pyramidal superstructure that dominates the temple’s monumental Dravidian composition.
Lord Shiva
Brihadeeswarar Temple
Thanjavur, Tamil NaduNo reviews yet — be the first
Built by Raja Raja Chola I in the 11th century, Brihadeeswarar Temple is a masterpiece of Dravidian architecture, renowned for its massive vimana tower and intricate Chola-era sculpture.
Temple typeHistoric Temple
Darshan6:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Best timeOctober – March
✦ Highlights
What to explore
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Nandi statue
Nandi statue: the large sacred bull figure placed in front of the main shrine.
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Chola frescoes
Chola frescoes: historic mural traditions associated with the Chola-era temple complex.
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Temple tank
Temple tank: the sacred water feature associated with temple rituals and the surrounding complex.
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