Brihadeeswarar Temple Thanjavur
Membalam Rd, Thanjavur, Thanjavur (613007), Tamil Nadu, India, Tamil Nadu
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Chola Period • Chola architecture style, Dravida architecture style, South Indian Temple architecture style, Hindu Temple architecture style architecture • Not Listed
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Historical Significance
The construction of the Brihadeeswarar Temple, initiated by Raja Raja Chola I, transcended mere architectural ambition, serving as a monumental assertion of imperial power and a sophisticated admin...
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Architecture Highlights
This Temple showcases Chola architecture style, Dravida architecture style, South Indian Temple architecture style, Hindu Temple architecture style architecture and traditional The temple exemplifi...
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