Thanjur Brihadishwara Temple

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Statue of Ganesha - Brihadeeswara Temple, Thanjavur, India https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ganesha
The Thanjavur Temple - World Heritage Site - UNESCO. Peruvudaiyar Aalayam, Big Temple (locally known as "Thanjai Periya Kovil") is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in Thanjavur in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is also known as RajaRajeswara Temple Rajarajeswaram and Peruvudayar Temple. It is one of the largest temples in India and is an example of Dravidian architecture during the Chola period. Built by Raja Raja Chola I and completed in 1010 CE, the temple turned 1000 years old . The temple is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the "Great Living Chola Temples", with the other two being the Peruvudaiyar Temple, Gangaikonda Cholapuram and Airavatesvara temple. The temple stands amidst fortified walls that were probably added in the 16th century. The vimanam (temple tower) is 198 ft (60 m) high and is one of the tallest in the world. The Kumbam (the apex or the bulbous structure on the top) weighs around 80 tons.There is a big statue of Nandi (sacred bull), carved out of a single rock measuring about 16 ft (4.9 m) long and 13 ft (4.0 m) high at the entrance.[ The entire temple structure is made out of granite, the nearest sources of which are about 60 km to the west of temple. The temple is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Tamil Nadu.
An engineer marvel. It leaves no shadow at 12pm. It was built centuries ago, inspiring then as it is now. #lifeatexpedia #inspiring #architecture #ruins #india
The Thanjavur Temple - World Heritage Site - UNESCO. The temple stands amidst fortified walls that were probably added in the 16th century. The vimanam (temple tower) is 198 ft (60 m) high and is one of the tallest in the world. The Kumbam (the apex or the bulbous structure on the top) weighs around 80 tons.There is a big statue of Nandi (sacred bull), carved out of a single rock measuring about 16 ft (4.9 m) long and 13 ft (4.0 m) high at the entrance.[ The entire temple structure is made out of granite, the nearest sources of which are about 60 km to the west of temple. The temple is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Tamil Nadu.

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Great Trails River View Resort Thanjavur by GRT Hotels

Great Trails River View Resort Thanjavur by GRT Hotels

3.5 out of 5
Vennar Bank, Pali Agraharam Thanjavur Tamil Nadu
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With a stay at Great Trails River View Resort Thanjavur by GRT Hotels in Thanjavur, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Maratha Palace and Thanjavur Royal ...
Beautiful peaceful setting. Rooms are spacious and clean. Food at the restaurant was delicious.

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

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Sangam Hotel in Thanjavur

Sangam Hotel in Thanjavur

3 out of 5
Trichy Road Thanjavur Tamil Nadu
A stay at Sangam Hotel in Thanjavur places you in the heart of Thanjavur, within a 5-minute drive of Thanjavur Royal Palace and Thanjur Brihadishwara ...
Staff were friendly and the food was okay in the restaurant, albeit expensive when compared with other hotels in the area. There was a few power surges during our visit when th power dropped off for a few seconds to a minute each time. we had requested a double bed in the room but received 2 single ...

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

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Svatma - A Luxury Heritage Resort

Svatma - A Luxury Heritage Resort

4.5 out of 5
No 4/1116, Blake Hr Sec School Road Thanjavur Tamilnadu
A stay at Svatma - A Luxury Heritage Resort places you in the heart of Thanjavur, within a 5-minute drive of Thanjavur Royal Palace and Rajarajan Mani ...
Traditional rooms. Clean rooms. No special amenities but the bathroom does its job. I liked the eveni bc Veena recital. I had traditional food and was good. Restaurant Staff is primarily non localite but they were eager to help with our selection for local food.

Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025

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