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Brihadisvara Temple

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The Brihadisvara Temple, built by Rajaraja I in the 11th century, dominates Thanjavur's skyline with its 66-meter vimana, one of the tallest in the world. Visitors marvel at the colossal Nandi bull, intricate Chola frescoes, and the engineering feat of the granite dome that casts no shadow at noon. The temple remains an active place of worship, with daily rituals adding to its spiritual atmosphere.

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  • The 66-meter vimana, a masterpiece of Chola architecture
  • The 4-meter-long monolithic Nandi statue
  • Chola-era frescoes and inscriptions on the walls

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