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Brihadisvara Temple Collection

Step into the sacred realm of Brihadisvara Temple, a grand architectural marvel dedicated to Lord Shiva in Thanjavur, India

Background imageBrihadisvara Temple Collection: Brihadisvara temple dedicated to Shiva

Brihadisvara temple dedicated to Shiva, built by Chola King Rajendra I between 1014 and 1172 AD, Gangaikondacholapuram, Tamil Nadu state, India, Asia

Background imageBrihadisvara Temple Collection: The Great Entrance Gate of the Pagoda of Tanjore; Notes on the Ancient Temples of India, 1875

The Great Entrance Gate of the Pagoda of Tanjore; Notes on the Ancient Temples of India, 1875. Creator: Unknown
The Great Entrance Gate of the Pagoda of Tanjore; Notes on the Ancient Temples of India, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Background imageBrihadisvara Temple Collection: Shrine to the sacred bull Nandi, Brihadisvara Temple, Tanjore, India (b / w photo)

Shrine to the sacred bull Nandi, Brihadisvara Temple, Tanjore, India (b / w photo)
5996601 Shrine to the sacred bull Nandi, Brihadisvara Temple, Tanjore, India (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shrine to the sacred bull Nandi)

Background imageBrihadisvara Temple Collection: Brihadishvara temple (The Big Temple), Thanjavur (Tanjore), UNESCO World Heritage Site

Brihadishvara temple (The Big Temple), Thanjavur (Tanjore), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tamil Nadu, India, Asia

Background imageBrihadisvara Temple Collection: The Moat and the Fort, Tanjore, India, 1895. Creator: Unknown

The Moat and the Fort, Tanjore, India, 1895. Creator: Unknown
The Moat and the Fort, Tanjore, India, 1895. The Brihadisvara Temple in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, was built in the early 11th century by the Tamil Chola King Rajaraja

Background imageBrihadisvara Temple Collection: Brihadeshwara Temple (Brihadisvara Temple) complex, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Brihadeshwara Temple (Brihadisvara Temple) complex, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Thanjavur (Tanjore), Tamil Nadu, India, Asia

Background imageBrihadisvara Temple Collection: Vimana tower and central shrine of Brihadisvara Temple

Vimana tower and central shrine of Brihadisvara Temple, dating from early Chola period of King Rajendra I between 985 and 1012 AD, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Thanjavur (Tanjore), Tamil Nadu state

Background imageBrihadisvara Temple Collection: Second entrance gate to Brihadisvara Temple

Second entrance gate to Brihadisvara Temple, dating from early Chola period of King Rajendra I between 985 and 1012 AD, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Thanjavur (Tanjore), Tamil Nadu state, India, Asia



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Step into the sacred realm of Brihadisvara Temple, a grand architectural marvel dedicated to Lord Shiva in Thanjavur, India. Witness the serene shrine of the sacred bull Nandi, a symbol of Shiva's vehicle. This UNESCO World Heritage Site, also known as The Big Temple, boasts a moat and fort reminiscent of ancient Indian royalty. Marvel at the intricately carved Vimana tower and central shrine, and pass through the second entrance gate to immerse yourself in the rich history and spiritual significance of this magnificent temple complex.