Brihadeeswarar Temple (Big Temple)

தஞ்சைப் பெருவுடையார் கோயில்

Thanjavur, Tamil NaduDeity: Lord Shiva (Peruvudaiyar) & Goddess Periyanayaki

Plan Visit to this Temple Book Pooja / Abhishekam

AALAYAMYATRA AI TEMPLE OVERVIEW

Grounded in Vedic Agamas & Epigraphy

Commissioned by the great Chola Emperor Rajaraja I, Brihadeeswarar Temple features a 216-foot vimanam crowned with a single 80-tonne granite octagonal shikhara block, housing one of India's largest monolithic Shiva Lingams and Nandi statues.

Primary DeityLord Shiva (Peruvudaiyar) & Goddess Periyanayaki

Historical Period1010 CE (Emperor Rajaraja Chola I)

Ideal Visit Duration3 to 4 Hours

Best SeasonNovember to March

Special PrasadamChola Temple Puliyodharai & Thanjavur Kesari

Architecture StyleChola Granite Marvel - UNESCO World Heritage Site

Daily Darshan Advice & Guidelines

Modest traditional attire; photography permitted in outer courtyard.

Early morning darshan ensures peaceful communion without extensive wait times.

Footwear deposit facilities and clean cloakrooms available near main Raja Gopuram.