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“Great Living Chola Temples” UNESCO.org
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 4 attractions in Thanjavur
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Traveller Description: A 10th-century monument dedicated to Shiva is built of granite and has a finely decorated tower.
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Attraction type: Architectural building, Religious site
Address: Thanjavur
India

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“One of the greatest of ancient temples”
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5 of 5 stars
Albatross_001
Chennai (Madras), India
27 Aug 2009

This temple to Lord Shiva, built towards the end of 10th century, stands testimony to the great heights of engineering and architecture that was achieved by the ancient Chola kingdom. This is arguably the most remarkable of the very many temples in South India. The massive Nandi bull - the largest in the world; the 81 tonne stone crown at... more

“Great temple experience - worth two visits”
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5 of 5 stars
XXXAsia
Asia
3 May 2009

This is one of the oldest temple in TN and well worth an overnight stay. Would recommend two visits : first at sunset to get blessed by the resident elephant and soak up the temple atmosphere during the evening pooja. Then again at 7am as soon as it opens and the temple is cool & people free so that you... more

“Interesting.....Seamen”
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4 of 5 stars
hoerni
Bad Friedrichshall
19 Mar 2008

Thanjavur was founded ( 850-871 ) by the Cholas.Rajaraja I made Thanjavur to the most powerful city in South India...and remarkable he had a big seafleet,which sailed to Srivijaya ( Indionesia..big forgotten Hindu Kingdom ).The expansion of this kingdom included Burma and Malaysia ,too.Later no Hindu sailed to sea as the caste laws forbade this. The Brihadeshwara is dedicated to... more

“L'emozione più forte”
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5 of 5 stars
alfama_goa
Sicily
22 Feb 2009

Bisogna arrivare molto presto, diciamo che alle 8am si deve essere davanti al sancta sanctorum di fronte al drappo col... more

“Belle balade”
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4 of 5 stars
concombre
Lyon, France
31 Jul 2008

Beau temple avec un mur d'enceinte en parfait état et une grande cour intérieur dans laquelle vous pouvez vous assoir.... more

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