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Brihadishwara Temple, Tanjore

Visit Tanjore, India

Visit Tanjore, India

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Tanjore is best known for its 1,000-year-old Brihadeeswara Temple built by King Rajaraja I and dedicated to the god Shiva.

Now a World Heritage Site, its gopurams tower above your approach through its manicured gardens. The architectural achievement is impressive with an 80-tonne granite block capping the 60-metre high inner temple.

The Nayak Palace

The Nayak Palace, although rather dishevelled, is also worth investigating for its superb Chola bronze collection and elaborately decorated Durbar Hall.

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    • Brihadeeswara Temple
      Brihadeeswara Temple
    • Hindu pilgrims, Tanjore
      Hindu pilgrims, Tanjore
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      Temples at Tanjore, India
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      Festivities at Tanjore Temples, Tanjore, India

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