Why was the Brihadeeswara temple built?

This imposing structure was built by Raja Raja Cholan and his sister Kundavai, both ardent devotees of Lord Shiva. It was constructed by the King at the height of the Chola reign to signify his power and strength.

What is special about Brihadeshwara temple?

The temple has the world’s tallest vimanam (temple tower) and its Kumbam (the structure on the top) weighs approximately 80 tons. Brihadeeswarar temple is the first complete granite temple in the world. Around 60,000 tons of granite is said to be used to build the temple.

How the Thanjavur temple was built?

Brief History of Temple The Big Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and was constructed by Chola King Rajaraja Chola 1 during his reign from 985-1012 A.D. The temple took about 15 years to complete and is an example of unique Chola architecture. UNESCO has declared it as a World Heritage Monument.

Why Brihadeshwara temple has no shadow?

The base of the Vimana of the Brihadeshwara Temple in Tamil Nadu is bigger than its pinnacle. And interestingly, the temple tower or the Gopuram or the Vimana is constructed in such a manner that its shadow disappears at noon. This happens because the base of the Vimana is bigger than its pinnacle.

Which temple is rich in world?

Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Kerala, Worth- INR 1,20,000 Crores After all, this gold-plated glory is the richest temple not only in India but also in the whole wide world.

When was the Brihadeeswara Temple built in Thanjavur?

“The Brihadeeshswara Temple or the Great Temple, Thanjavur, built by Raja Raja Chola-I around 1010 A.D. is a masterpiece of South Indian art and architecture. It has attracted the attention of several distinguished historians and art critics and volumes have been written on different aspect of its many splendoured greatness…”.

Why was the Ganesha temple in Brihadeeswara built?

The shrine of Lord Ganesha is said to belong to the time of King Sarfoji II, the legendary Maratha King. This temple has Ganesha statues in seven poses. The Nataraja shrine, and Saint Karuvurar’s Shrine was built in honour of the Saint Karuvar who helped Raja Raja Chola consecrate the Mahalinga.

Where is the Brihadisvara Temple in Tamil Nadu?

In southeast India, in the city of Thanjavur in the state of Tamil Nadu, sits a massive temple spotted easily from even a mile or two away. The Brihadisvara Temple was built under Raja Raja Chola, a Chola emperor ruling over ancient Tamil Nadu, parts of what is now Sri Lanka, and much of what was Malaya from 985 to 1014 AD.

Which is the eastern side of the Brihadeeswara Temple?

The eastern side of the temple has the yagnasala (place for special prayers), the kitchen, the storeroom and the dining hall. The western and the northern ends have a long corridor with 108 Shiva Lingams arranged along the inner side of the corridor. The walls are decorated with paintings of the 64 divine ‘lilas’ (plays) of Lord Shiva.