The Brihadeeswara temple was built by the greatest Chola king, Raja Raja Chola at Tanjore to pay homage to Lord Shiva. One of the factors that make the temple a wonder is the magnificent tower of the temple that is of 66 meters in height. The entire temple was built of granite. The wonder was that no granite quarry was found anywhere within a 100 mile radius of the temple and transport in those days were a strenuous effort.

The mighty monument was designed and engineered by the King Raja Raja Cholan himself. Standing as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, a trip to southern India is believed to be incomplete without visiting this heritage site. A huge bolder is placed on the top of the sanctum to make the enormous positive radiation reflect inside the sanctum itself. The huge sculpture of a Nandi stands guard before the temple.

This Nandi was built out of a single stone structure and it is rumored that the size of the Nandi increases every year. The temple is over a 1000 years old and is regarded as a great ode to the Chola reign in south India. The interior and exterior of the monument is riddled with intricate architectural designs and sculptures. The monument is thronged by tourists throughout the year who come to visit the fascinating display of work on the walls and is revered as one of a religious destination by Hindus

Nearby places :

Maratha Darbar hall, Sivagangai Park and Thanjai Mamani temple.

Best time to visit :

The temple can be visited throughout the year.

How to reach ?

By Air : The nearest international airport to Tanjore is the Trichy International airport which is 57 kilometers away.

By Train : Tanjore is well connected to all the major towns and states by train. The nearest rail facility from the temple is at 2 kilometers distance.

By Road :Tanjore is well connected by the National and state highway where one can travel without any hassle.