Visiting Place: BrihadeeswaraTemple, Thanjavur
About Brihadeeswarar Temple: Brihadeeswarar Temple is a Hindu temple
devoted to Lord Shiva that is situated Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, and India. It is
significant model of structural design achieved for the duration of the Chola dynasty
Brihadeeshwara temple or the huge temple in Thanjore is
the best instance of outstanding workmanship, dignity and it has stood the
proof of time with its wonderful middle dome which is a great attraction for
all tourist visitors.The Brihadeshwar
Temple, devoted to Lord Shiva, was estblished by King Raja Raja Chola I in the 11th century to rejoice a martial
triumph. The temple is a compliment as
well as a manifestation of the rule of Raja Raja Chola I.
The temple is most
well known due to its individuality as amongst the most glories of the Indian
structural design. The compound that houses the main sanctum is called as the
'Periya Kovil'. It is situated
amidst the prepared walls that were added to the building in the 16th century.
This master work architectural has been elected as “UNESCO World Heritage
Site”. The temple is founding over 29 square stands and is bordered by trench
on two sides and impressive Anaicut River on the further side. The walls of the
compound are decorated by gorgeous paintings during the period of the Chola and
Nayak kings.
Brihadeshwar
Temple is the first entire granite temple in the world. Rajaraja Chola
strong-willed to construct the temple using granite Granite is not established
in the nearby areas. As hard as it was
to find carving, Granite is harder to carve. However the enormous Chola kings
wanted the temple to be covered with the nearly all intricately designs.
The Siva Lingam here is colossal, more than 12 feet high.
The Nandi facing the sanctum is also 12 feet in height. According to myths,
this Nandi was engraved external the temple location, and was brought to the
site only when the temple was ready. The
doorway was much too small for a Nandi
of this size, and they seemed to have no option other than breaking down the
archway, which none had the heart to do. Thankfully, the king had a idea, and
he invited the Karur Siddhar to find a answer to this difficulty. The saint
just bring a stick through of some herbs and useful it on the Nandi. Visualize
the shock of all when the Nandi, made of hard stone, accepted through the
portico exclusive of damage to itself. As praise to the saint, there is a
temple devoted to him in the place of worship pragaram. The most imperative
visitors is the huge tower above the sanctum which is on 216 feet.
Thanjavur surrounding Temples:
Punainallur
Mariamman Temple, Kodhanda Rama Temple, Mariamman Temple, ,Bangaru Kamakshi
Amman Temple and Saraswati Mahal Palace and Museum.
How To Reach Brihadeeswara Temple:
By Road: Thanjavur
connects through Roadways with all major cities and towns in state of Tamil
Nadu.
By Train: Thanjavur
city has well connected to own railway station and major cities are Chennai, Madurai and Trichy.
By Air: The
nearest airport from Thanjavur is situated at Trichy, which is 65 km away.
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