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	Thanjavur Tour, Pilgrimage to Thanjavur, Thanjavur Religious Tour, Religious Tours of South India
		The Brihadeeswara Temple in Thanjavur is an architectural wonder and reflects the artistic skills of the erstwhile Chola rulers who ruled peninsular India in the early medieval period.
		The various shrines within the temple include the Shrine of Sri Subramanya in the northwest corner, Shrine of Goddess Sri Brihannayagi, Sri Chandeeswara Shrine, Shrine of Ganapati, Shrine of Dakshinamurti in the north eastern corner, the colossal monolith figure on Nandi, the sacred bull, in the central courtyard and the Shrine of Karuvurar
		The temple is kept open from 5:30 in the morning to 12:00 in the noon.
	www.indiantravelportal.com /tamil-nadu/pilgrimage/thanjavur.html (1692 words)

	Indian Temple Architecture
		The Brihadeeswara temple in Thanjavur in Tamilnadu (11th century CE) is a collossal structure with a towering vimanam, and is considered to be a masterpiece of Chola architecture.
		temple described as a sculptor's dream lived in stone, is built in the form of a chariot and is a grand specimen of Chola architecture, as are the Gangaikonda Choleeswaram and the Tribhuvanam temples.
		The Hoysala temples of the earlier part of the 2nd millennium CE, display a unique architectural style, distinct from the Dravidian style that prevailed during this period in the neighboring state of Tamilnadu.
	www.templenet.com /arch.html (366 words)

	Brihadeeswara Temple — A Marvel of Chola Architecture
		Brihadeeswara Temple is an architectural wonder and reflective of the artistic skills of the erstwhile Chola rulers who ruled peninsular India in the early medieval period.
		The Brihadeeswara Temple belongs to the south Indian style of temple architecture: The basic structure of temples in India is a room or the Garbha Griha (sanctum sanctorum) where the idol of the main deity is kept.
		Temple architecture in India is broadly divided into the northern and southern styles, classified by the form and shape of the shikhara and the distinctiveness of its decoration.
	www.indianvisit.com /ivnew/thecountry/monumentsandarchitecture/brihadeeswaratemple.htm (985 words)

	Thanjavur - Brihadeeshwara Temple
		For the Cholas, temple building was not merely an outpouring of artistic talent but also away of life, for the entire fabric of the society was woven round the temple.
		This is particularly important in the case of Rajarajeswaram, for the temple bears the indelible imprint of the mind that conceived it.
		A temple for the Cholas was not merely a house of worship.
	www.tamilnation.org /culture/architecture/thanjavur.htm (1908 words)

	Monuments of Thanjavur, Brihadeeswara Temple-Thanjavur India, UNESCO's World Heritage, Chola temples, Temple in ...
		The Brihadeeswara temple is the major center of tourist attraction at Thanjavur.
		The temple is the finest contribution of the Chola dynasty to the Dravidian style of temple architecture.
		The temples built under the illustrious Rajaraja and his son Räjëndra carry the early Chola architectural traditions to those of the later Chola period.
	www.indiaprofile.com /monuments-temples/brihadeeswaratemple.htm (655 words)

	Brihadeeswarar Temple — Thanjavur, Temples of Thanjavur, Tanjore Travel, Temples of Tamil Nadu
		Brihadeeswarar Temple is an architectural wonder and reflective of the artistic skills of the erstwhile Chola rulers who ruled peninsular India in the early medieval period.
		The Brihadeeswarar Temple belongs to the south Indian style of temple architecture: The basic structure of temples in India is a room or the Garbha Griha (sanctum sanctorum) where the idol of the main deity is kept.
		The Brihadeeswarar temple has a tall sanctum tower (or the srivimana) and gopurams (elaborate gateways), which conform to the principles of the south Indian temple architecture.
	www.indianvisit.com /monuments-india/brihadeeswara-temple.htm (1049 words)

	Indian Temple Architecture
		The Brihadeeswara temple in Thanjavur in Tamilnadu (11th century CE) is a collossal structure with a towering vimanam, and is considered to be a masterpiece of Chola architecture.
		temple described as a sculptor's dream lived in stone, is built in the form of a chariot and is a grand specimen of Chola architecture, as are the Gangaikonda Choleeswaram and the Tribhuvanam temples.
		The Hoysala temples of the earlier part of the 2nd millennium CE, display a unique architectural style, distinct from the Dravidian style that prevailed during this period in the neighboring state of Tamilnadu.
	www.indiantemples.com /arch.html (366 words)

	India Tourism Travel n Tour Packages, Hoildays in South India (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Brihadeeswara Temple in Thanjavur is an architectural wonder and reflects the artistic skills of the erstwhile Chola rulers who ruled peninsular India in the early medieval period.
		The origin of the magnificent Brihadeeswara temple goes back to the late 10th and the early 11th century, when Rajaraja Chola, the great Chola ruler, ruled a kingdom that spread through a large part of peninsular India.
		The various shrines within the temple include the Shrine of Sri Subramanya in the northwest corner, Shrine of Goddess Sri Brihannayagi, Sri Chandeeswara Shrine, Shrine of Ganapati, Shrine of Dakshinamurti in the north eastern corner, the colossal monolith figure on Nandi, the sacred bull, in the central courtyard and the Shrine of Karuvurar
	www.spantours.com /southindia/tanjore.html (1651 words)

	Tamilnadu India,Tamilnadu Tourism,Travel to Madras,Tamilnadu Tours,Holidays South India,Tamilnadu Hotel ...
		Temples with towering spires called gopurams are a common feature of this state, seldom seen anywhere else in the country.
		Temples in Tamil Nadu were the fulcrum of society and even today art forms that have their origin in religious worship continue to colour daily life.
		Agnitheertham, Shri Ramnathswamy Temple, Gandhamadhana Parvadham, Kothandaramaswamy Temple- 60 kms.
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	Temples of Tamil Nadu India,Tamil Nadu India Temples,Tamilnadu Temples in India,Visit to Tamil Nadu Temples
		Some of the ancient temples were built of brick and mortar while temples were built inside caves around 700 A.D. The kings of the Pallava, Chola, Pandya, Vijaynagar and Naik dynasties all contributed towards the growth of the temples in the state.
		The age of a temple is determined by the style of architecture and its mention in the historical records.
		The temple is well connected to Chennai, by road and rail, which is situated at a distance of around 71 km from the temple.
	www.xploresouth.com /temples-of-tamil-nadu.html (682 words)

	ipedia.com: Indian architecture Article (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Early beginnings of Hindu temple architecture have been traced to the remains at Aihole and Pattadakal in presentday Karnataka, and have Vedic altars and late Vedic temples as described by Panini as models.
		In many of them, such as the Ranganathaswamy temple at Srirangam, the concentric enclosures or prakaras along with the series of gopurams or entrance gateways reducing in scale as they move towards the garbha-griha set up a rhythm of solids and voids as well as providing a ritual and visual axis.
		The principles of temple architecture were codified in treatises and canons such as Manasara, Mayamatam, and Vaastu Shastra.
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		Flanking the temple are 108 sculptured illustrations of Bharat Natya Shashtra.
		The first temple dedicated to Shiva was built in the 7th and 8th century and has paintings on the walls.
		Since the temple in the town is dedicated to Lord 'Shiva', the town around the temple was called Tiru-nel-veli.
	www.chooseindia.com /tourism/tamilnadu/cities.html (1134 words)

	1Up India > India > Tamilnadu > Cities of Tamil Nadu
		The temple is magnificiently carved and is the main attraction of visitors.The temple has been a hub of Tamil culture and has been sponsoring literature, art, music, and dance in the region for a long time.
		Apart from the temple, the city has shops, street markets and temples, hotels and restaurants.Though Madurai is considered as a pilgrimage point, it has also developed as a business centre and is known for traditional handicrafts made in bronze and brass.
		Temples of Ekambaswara, Kailasanatha, Sri Kamakshi and Varadarajaswamy are of interest.There are so many temples here, that it is often refered to as the Kashi of the south.Kancheepuram is also famous for its silks.
	www.1upindia.com /states/tamilnadu/cities.html (1237 words)

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		The Shore Temple, which is on the fringes of the sea, is said to be one of the Seven Pagodas and it is the only one that exists.
		This inscription raised the curiosity of the ASI archaeologists.
		Satyamurthy was sure the brick temple belonged to the pre-canonical period, that is, before Agama texts and shilpa sastras came into existence in the 6th or 7th century A.D. For these texts entail that temples should face east or west, whereas the excavated temple faces north.
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	Brihadeeshwara Temple - www.chennaibest.com
		The temple was built in honour of his victorious reign, during when the Chola kingdom (10th to 14th centuries AD) extended till Ceylon and some parts of the Malaya archipelago.
		The Temple, like many others built during this period served many functions; the walls are very high and the entrance is built like a fort, along with a moat.
		The main sanctum of the temple is a Mahalingam, a huge lingam that is 23 feet in circumference and 9 feet high.
	www.chennaibest.com /discoverchennai/sightseeing/brihadeeswara.asp (728 words)

	Greenbelt Interfaith News (Site not responding. Last check: )
		A Hindu temple in southern India became the scene of a tragedy on June 7 when a fire broke out on the eve of a major religious ceremony.
		According to the French news service AFP, the fire at Brihadeeswara Temple ("Big Temple") in the town of Thanjavur may have been caused by a spark from a sacrificial fire in the middle of the complex.
		The temple is dedicated to the god Shiva, and the Indian news service PTI reported that a priest heard people crying "Shiva, Shiva" as they lay dying on the ground.
	www.greenbelt.com /news/97/073106.htm (149 words)

	South India Temple Tours,South India Temple Tour, South India Religious Tour,Temple Tour South India, South India ...
		The square shaped Sri Kovil is the sacred sanctum of the temple and enshrines the main deity.
		The temple was constructed under the patronage of the King Rajaraja Chola in the 10th century AD and designed by Sama Varma, the architect.
		The temple is one of the finest contributions of the Chola Dynasty to the Dravidian Temple Architecture.
	www.fascinatingholiday.com /heritage-holidays-in-india/south-india-temple-tours.html (783 words)

	Tamilnadu temple tour SouthIndia Tourism
		Mahabalipuram, or Mamallapuram, was the major seaport of the Pallavas who ruled over much of South India from first century B.C to the eighth century A.D., and it is now recognized as the place of some of the greatest architectural and sculptural achievements.
		Tiruchchirappalli, fourth largest city of Tamil Nadu teems with temples and monuments and is an important tourist center of the State.
		The Big Temple and the other famous temples in the district are world famous.
	www.indian-seo.com /indiatourism/SouthIndia-Tourism-Tamilnadu-Temple-Tour.asp (841 words)

	Brihadeswara temple - Hari's Carnatic
		Rajarajeswaram, as the temple was named by its founder, fills a large portion of the small Sivaganga Fort, which is encircled by moats on the east and west, the Grand Anaicut Channel (Putharu) on the south, and by the Sivaganga Garden on the north.
		The outer measurement of the temple are 793 feet by 397 feet.
		The Periya Nayaki temple within the temple is a later addition from the Pandya period, and so is the Subramanyar Temple sung later by the Saint poet Arunagirinathar.
	www.angelfire.com /musicals/kallidaihari/brihadeswarar_script.html (1028 words)

	Murals of India
		In the heart of the Brihadeeswara temple in Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu, protected by massive walls of stone, are the finest paintings of the theme of Siva ever painted.
		The ceiling of the Virupaksha temple in Hampi is covered with paintings of the 15th century.
		The temple at Lepakshi was built in the 16th century by the Nayaka brothers, Virupanna and Viranna, at a centre of trade and pilgrimage in the Vijayanagar empire.
	www.flonnet.com /fl2021/stories/20031024000107000.htm (3043 words)

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		This temple is unique because the vimana (the tower over the altar) soars into the sky, while the gopurams (the towers over the entrance) are small.
		There is a 55 foot-high temple dedicated to Lord Subrahmanya that is considered to have some of the best carvings in South India on it.
		This beautiful temple dedicated to Lord Tyagaraja was built between the 13th and 17th century.
	www.onlinedarshan.com /city.asp?city=Thanjavur (698 words)

	Palace Tours Presents Temples of South India
		Rich in the treasures of history, from temples and shrines to forts and palaces, the landscape of the past lives easily with the present in Chennai.
		The most famous landmark of this bustling town is the Rock Fort Temple, a spectacular monument perched on a massive rocky outcrop which rises abruptly from the plains to tower over the old city.
		It is a mountainous region with scenic landscapes, backwaters, bird sanctuaries, temples and churches.
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	Ancient Indian Architecture - Crystalinks
		The Jaina temples are characterised by a richness of detail that can be seen in the Dilwara Temples in Mt. Abu.
		Early temples were rock-cut, later structural temples evolved.
		As the Hindu temple is not meant for congregational worship, the garba-griha is small in scale when compared to the whole temple complex.
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	The Hindu : Artistic masterpiece
		The temple is situated in the north-eastern corner of Puri.
		The temple is in the form of a chariot with the Sun God as the Charioteer.
		The Hoysaleswara temple in Halebid, Karnataka, is an example of the Deccan style, built by the minister of the Hoysala King Vishnuvardhan.
	www.hindu.com /yw/2004/03/06/stories/2004030600140200.htm (564 words)

	Ceremonial fire burns temple, kills at least 50 (Site not responding. Last check: )
		It started when holy fire used for prayer ignited a thatched structure inside the famous Brihadeeswara Temple in Thanjavur, a town about 200 miles southwest of the capital of Tamil Nadu state, Madras.
		Brihadeeswara, or "Big Temple," was built in the 11th century by the Hindu king Rajaraja Chola.
		The temple houses the biggest lingam, or symbol of a Hindu god's regenerative power, in India, and the temple tower is 216 feet high, the tallest in Asia, the news agency said.
	www.chron.com /content/chronicle/world/97/06/08/india-fire.3-1.html (303 words)

	city guide, city tour, travel destinations in india - Goamit Holidays
		The Brihadeeswara Temple is the main attraction of Tanjore.
		The royal Palace near the massive Brihadeeswara temple is characterised by its vast corridors, large halls, shady courtyards and observation and arsenal towers.
		Thirukandiyur is famous for the temples of Brahma Sri Kandeswarar and Harsha Vimochana.
	www.goamit.com /cityguide_tanjore.html (1270 words)

	THANJAVUR TRAVEL AND HOTEL GUIDE :: Travel made Easy
		Thanjavur is famous for the Brihadeeswara Temple built by Rajaraja Chola, the first sailor king of India.
		The temple is enclosed in two courts, surmounted by a lofty tower and including the exquisitely decorated shrine of Subrahmanya.
		The Palace - The Palace near the temple is a vast building of masonry built partly by the Nayaks around 1550 AD and partly by the Marathas.Right next to the temple is the Palace that was built by the Nayaks and the Marathas in parts is worth visiting for its magnificent masonry.
	www.travelmadeeasy.in /thanjavur.htm (927 words)

	INDIAN MIRROR - Religions of India - Hinduism
		On an auspicious day the members of the families of the bride and the groom gather in a mandapam usually in the vicinity of a temple.
		Hindu temples predominate in India, from the mysterious 13th century Sun Temple at Konark in Orissa to the Technicolor glory of Madurai Meenakshi temple in Tamilnadu.
		Temples worth mentioning include the richest Temple in India, the Venkateswara temple at Tirupathi in Andhra and the temple city of Tamilnadu, Kanchipuram.
	www.indianmirror.com /religions/reli1.html (1145 words)

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