Brihadisvara Temple

Brihadisvara Temple is a historic stone temple located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. The temple is dedicated to Shiva. Constructed during the Rajaraja I period, it stands as a testament to India's rich temple-building tradition. 'Lord of Rajaraja') by its builder, and known locally as Thanjai Periya Kovil (lit. 'Thanjavur Big Temple') and Peruvudaiyar Kovil (lit. 'Temple of the great lord'), is a Shaivite Hindu temple built in a Chola architectural style located on the south bank of the Cauvery river in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India.