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| Brihadeshwara Temple |
We planned for a day out from our home town and decided on Tanjore and few other temples nearby. Tanjore is surrounded by lovely lush green paddy fields and its the "Rice Bowl " of India. This post exclusively about Brihadeshwara temple in Tanjore, for its a marvel in architecture which will eclipse the beauty of all the other temples.
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| Paddy fields near Tanjore |
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| Side View of Brihadeshwara Temple |
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| Front View of Brihadeshwara Temple |
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| Nandi |
The main deity of this temple is Lord Shiva and there is a huge Nandi sculpture in the front side of the temple and a Majestic Shiva Lingam in sanctum sanctorum. The main deity's consort Periya nayagi's temple is adjacent to the main structure. There is a museum in the temple premises which showcases various sculptures, inscriptions and facts related to the plan and construction of the temple.
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| Temple Layout |
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| Inscriptions on Walls |
The beauty and magnificence of Brihadeshwara Temple has to been experienced to truly appreciate our cultural heritage .
