Brihadesvara Temple

Alternative Names
தஞ்சைப் பெருவுடையார் கோயில்
தஞ்சைப் பெரிய கோயில்
वृहदीश्वर मन्दिर
राजराजेश्वरम्
Brihadishvara Temple
Rajarajesvaram
Thanjai Periya Kovil
Peruvudaiyar Kovil
Date
1011 CE
Work Type
temple
Material/Technique
granite
Measurements
H: 66 m
Style/Period
Chola

References

  • Brihadesvara Temple - Exterior: detail, vimana south wall, east side
    Exterior: East side of South wall of vimana, finished Kalpa-Vriksha niche that alternates with deity niches, detail
  • Brihadesvara Temple - Exterior: detail, mandapa south wall, west side
    Exterior: West side of South wall of mandapa, Ganesha niche with almost finished vignettes, detail
  • Brihadesvara Temple - Exterior, detail, west vimana wall, south of south dwarapala
    Exterior: South side of West wall, detail of incomplete Kalpa-Vriksha niche
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