Brihadeeswarar Temple is a magnificent temple, situated in the Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu. It dates back to the 11th century and was founded by the Chola King Rajaraja Chola I. The temple is ...

It was built by great emperor Raja Raja Chola I and completed in 1010 AD using the interlock method where no cement, plaster or adhesive was used. The temple tower at 216 feet was likely the tallest ...

Home to the world-famous 11th-century Big Temple, ancient capital of Chola ... Heritage architectural centrepiece jewel lies the Brihadeeswarar 'Periya Kovil' constructed precisely 1100 years ...