Wednesday, September 14, 2016

India - Thanjavur, Sri Birhadeeswarar Temple

Sri Birhadeeswarar Temple
Thanjavur
Tamilnadu, S. India
2016

- - - - - - - -

Brihadeshwara Temple (locally known as Tanjai Periya Kovil) is a Hindu temple and one of the largest temples in India. Built by Raja Raja Chola I and completed in 1010 CE, the temple turned 1000 years old in 2010.  The temple is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the "Great Living Chola Temples".

No comments:

Post a Comment