The Thanjavur temple, officially named the Brihadeeswarar Temple, is a renowned Shiva temple located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. It's also known as the Peruvudaiyar Kovil or the Big Temple. Built by Chola king Rajaraja I around 1010 AD, it's a masterpiece of Dravidian architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage The temple's towering gopuram (tower) is a prime example of Chola architecture, reaching a height of 212 feet.
The temple houses a colossal Shiva Lingam, the largest in India. It was built by the Chola king Rajaraja I, a testament to the dynasty's power and patronage of art and architecture