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Introduction to Brihadisvara Temple
| Content Provider | IGNCA - Brihadiswara Temple |
|---|---|
| Description | Built by Raja Raja Chola I in 1010 AD, Brihadeshwara Temple is an ancient temple at Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu. The deity of the temple is Lord Shiva—in his dancing pose—who is called the Nataraj. The temple is also known as Rajeswara Temple, Rajarajeswaram and Periya Kovil. The temple was built, like a fortress on the shores of a river, by the king to grace the Chola Empire. This thousand-year-old temple is now part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site adding to its exceptional historical and cultural value. The temple is a magnificent architectural construct that will never stop surprising anyone visiting the temple. Built using over 130,000 tons of granite, this fabulous structure shows the architectural prowess and affinity of the South Indian kings. |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Rajarajeswaram Tamil Architecture Chola Emperor Rajaraja Chola Dynasty Shaivism Vaishnavism Shaktism UNESCO World Heritage Site Great Living Chola Temples Iconography Dravidian Architecture Brihadishvara Temple Brihadeeswara Temple Thanjavur Big Temple Brihadeshwara Temple Thanjavur’s Brihadeeswara Temple Bruhadeshwara Temple Tanjore Big Temple Temple in South India |
| Content Type | Video |
| Resource Type | Visual Artwork |
