HISTORY OF BRIHADEESWARAR TEMPLE
HISTORY OF THANJAVUR BRIHADEESWARAR TEMPLE The Brihadeeswarar temple is called peruvudaiyar kovil or Thanjavur kovil.This "Great Living Chola Temple " is dated back to the 11th century and the times of the famous Raja Raja Chola. The temple is built using granite and is dedicated to lord shiva. During the reign of one of the longest ruling dynasties of India-the Cholas, The temple was called Rajarajeshwaram. It was a center for all religious function and festivals . Later, after the Nayakas and Marathas invaded it, the temple become famous as the brihadeeswarar temple. It is now a UNESCO (United Nations Educational Scientific And Cultural Organization.) Heritage site and one important destination in south India. GOPURAMS SMALLER THAN VIMAMA-BRIHADEESWARAR TEMPLE . 1.In most South In...