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Brihadeeswara Temple - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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About Brihadeeswara Temple

It is a peerless piece of architecture and represents the culture during Chola Dynasty in India. Moreover, it is a significant Hindu Temple built in ancient times.
Address : Membalam Rd, Balaganapathy Nagar, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu 613007, India

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Attractions Near Brihadeeswara Temple

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Maratha PalaceThe Thanjavur Maratha Palace Complex, known locally as Aranmanai, is the official residence of the Bhonsle family who ruled over the Tanjore region from 1674 to 1855.
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Saraswathi Mahal LibrarySaraswathi Mahal Library or Tanjore Maharaja Serfoji's Saraswathi Mahal Library is located in Thanjavur (Tanjore), Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the oldest libraries in Asia, and has on display a rare collection of Palm leaf manuscripts and paper written in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Marathi, English and a few other languages indigenous to India.
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Elakurichi shrineCalled as Adaikalamatha shrine. This is a catholic pilgrimage center dedicated to the Virgin Mary.
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Karaivetti Bird SanctuaryThis is a 4537 sq km protected area in the Ariyalur district. The sanctuary is in 25 km. This is home for so many migratory birds and it has a large irrigation tank.
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Shri Airavatesvara TempleThis is a Hindu temple of Dravidian architecture and also this is a UNESCO world heritage site.
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Kumbakonam TemplesKumbhakonam is one of the ancient temple towns of Tamilnadu, flanked by the two rivers Cauvery and Arasalar. The grandeur of Tamil Nadu can be seen in the marvelous architectures and temples here. Many of the religious sites in Kumbakonam are dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva. There are around 188 sites in Kumbakonam.

Discover More Attractions in Thanjavur, Home of Brihadeeswara Temple

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Thanjavur
Major rice producing district of Tamil Nadu Hence it is also named as Rice Bowl of Tamil Nadu. Because the strong fertile region lies in the Kaveri river delta.

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