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महान जीवंत चोल मंदिर
The Great Living Chola Temples include three magnificent 11th- and 12th-century temples: the Brihadeeswara Temple at Thanjavur, the Brihadeeswara Temple at Gangaikondacholapuram, and the Airavatesvara Temple at Darasuram. Built by the Chola dynasty, they showcase the brilliant achievements of Chola architecture and sculpture.
Brihadeeswara Temple — 216-foot vimana tower with 80-ton capstone
Shadow of the main tower never falls on the ground at noon
Nandi statue carved from a single granite rock
Exquisite Chola bronze sculptures and Nataraja murals
Timing
6:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Entry Fee
₹40 Indians / ₹600 Foreigners (ASI area)
Best Time to Visit
October to March
How to Reach
Trichy Airport 55 km; Thanjavur Railway Station 2 km
10.7828N, 79.1318E
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