UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE

Temple architecture is a major part of the Architectural Heritage of India with various styles gracing different corners of the country. Temples are an integral part of Indian culture and immensely valued by devotees. One such exemplary temple enriching the architectural heritage of Southern India is Brihadeshwara Temple. Exuding grandeur and richness, this ostentatious architectural marvel is an energy core captivating attention from any corner of the Thanjavur district, that is how grand the structure is. It is a Dravidian-style temple located in the Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu on the southern bank of the Kaveri river. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is also known as Thanjai Periya Kovil, Rajarajeswaram, and Dakshina Meru addressing various storylines by the locals. The temple was conceived between 1003 and 1010AD by Rajaraja I – the emperor of the Chola dynasty reflecting their culture and style. It is one of the largest Hindu temples and amongst the UNESCO World Heritage Sites referred to as Great living Chola temples. #mypindle #pindleindia #bharat #india #southindia #historic #tamilnadu #culture #vacation #holidays #travel #pindlekorea #pindleindonesia #pindlemalaysia #pindlegems #guidebook #pindle