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This temple shares the same design and name as the older Brihadeeswarar temple of Thanjavur, but it is smaller in size and more refined. The name Gangaikonda is thus made of Ganga and kunda. The Chola king instructed the defeated kings to send pots filled with water from river Ganga, which was poured into Cholagangam, the temple’s Kunda (water tank). This grand temple was built under Rajendra Chola I in 1035 AD as part of his new capital at Gangaikonda. Brihadisvara Temple, Gangaikonda Cholapuram The temple walls, floors, and ceilings are adorned with magnificent sculptures, ornate inspirations, and striking murals. The temple is also noted for being the site where the brass Nataraja idol was first commissioned in the 11 th century. Some significant and beautiful shrines are of Parvati, Murugan, Nandi, Ganesh, Dakshinamurti, Subrahmanyar, Sabhapati, Varahi, and Chandeshvara. Its 16-storeyed granite vimana is a landmark for the city, and one of the largest vimana in South India. The presiding deity is worshipped as Karuvarai, meaning ‘womb chamber’. The Shiva lingam in the sanctum sanctorum is one of India’s largest such monolithic sculptures. One of the largest South Indian temples, the complex has five sections – the sanctum and Vimana (tower), the Nandi hall, the assembly hall (mukhamandapam), the gathering hall (mahamandapam), and the prakara (pavilion). Brihadishvara incorporates the Hindu traditions of Shaivism, Vaishnavism, and Shaktism. Brihadishvarain Tamil means the ‘Big Lord’, and this temple is often also called the ‘Big Temple’. Also called the Dhakshina Meru (Meru of the south), this temple was built by Raja Raja Chola I by 1010 AD. The Brihadishvara, Gangaikonda, and Airavatesvara temples are together called the Great Living Chola Temples and declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Brihadishvara Temple or Rajarajesvaram or Peruvudaiyar Kovilīrihadishvara Temple is amongst the foremost religious sites in Thanjavur, known for its exemplary Dravidian architecture. Neelamega Perumal or Thanjai Mamani Templeġ.Swetha Vinayagar Temple or Vellai Vinayakar Koil.Brihadisvara Temple, Gangaikonda Cholapuram.Brihadishvara Temple or Rajarajesvaram or Peruvudaiyar Kovil.Some of the other finest Thanjavur temples to visit are covered ahead.įind Best Hotels In Thanjavur Top 11 Temples To Visit In Thanjavur The principal Chola temple, the Brihadeeswara temple, situated in the heart of the city, attracts tourists from the world over. Thanjavur is home to the Great Living Chola temples – a UNESCO World Heritage site. Classical Carnatic music was codified, and some Bharatnatyam styles were developed in Thanjavur, also famous for its Tanjore paintings. Its economy is based on tourism, agriculture, and silk weaving. Located in the Cauvery delta, Thanjavur is often called the ‘Rice bowl of Tamil Nadu’.

The city of Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu is a renowned center of religion, art, and architecture of South India.