Thanjai Peruvudiyar temple
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Thanjai Peruvudiyar temple. Dedicated to Shiva. Located in India:Unknown.
- Primary Deity
- Shiva / शिव
- Architecture
- Dravidian
- Built
- 1003-1010 CE
- Builder
- Chola dynasty
- Address
- Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India
History
Brihadisvara Temple, built by Chola emperor Rajaraja I between 1003 and 1010 CE, is a significant example of Tamil architecture. It is located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, and is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the 'Great Living Chola Temples'.
Spiritual Significance
The temple is a major pilgrimage site for Shaivite worshippers, symbolizing devotion to Lord Shiva.
- Nearest City: Thanjavur (0 km)