बृहदेश्वर मंदिर — History, Darshan Timings, How to Reach & Travel Guide

Temple Tamil Nadu देवता: Lord Shiva

A UNESCO World Heritage Chola-era temple renowned for its massive vimana and architectural grandeur.

1. परिचय बृहदेश्वर मंदिर

स्थान: Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu

राज्य: Tamil Nadu

देवता: Lord Shiva

श्रेणी: Temple

2. इतिहास बृहदेश्वर मंदिर

Built by the Chola king Rajaraja I in the early 11th century, Brihadeeswarar Temple is considered a pinnacle of Dravidian architecture. Its central tower rises over 60 metres, and the temple is part of the UNESCO-listed 'Great Living Chola Temples'.

3. दर्शन का समय

Open from around 6:00 AM to 12:30 PM and 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM.

4. कैसे पहुँचें

Thanjavur is well connected by rail and road, about 350 km from Chennai.

5. आस-पास के स्थान

Thanjavur Palace, Saraswathi Mahal Library, and Gangaikonda Cholapuram.