Brihadeeswarar Temple

Published on 1 May 2026·Updated on 12 May 2026

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In Thanjavur, the UNESCO-listed Brihadeeswarar Temple is a masterpiece of Chola art dedicated to Shiva: record-breaking vimana, monolithic Nandi, and frescoes.

The Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur stands as one of the finest achievements of Dravidian architecture. Dedicated to Shiva, it is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List under the designation "Great Living Chola Temples,

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