Bragatheeswarar Temple, The Big Temple By Sanjay Subramanian.

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Bragatheeswarar Temple, The Big Temple By Sanjay Subramanian

Temple History Temple was built by Chola king Rajaraja Chola 1 in Tanjore, Tamilnadu. Temple was built by Chola king Rajaraja Chola 1 in Tanjore, Tamilnadu. Even today, the Bragatheeswarar Temple remains largest temple in India. Even today, the Bragatheeswarar Temple remains largest temple in India. The main presiding deity is Lord Shiva. The main presiding deity is Lord Shiva.

About Temple The 'Vimana' - or the temple tower - is 216 feet high. The 'Vimana' - or the temple tower - is 216 feet high. There is a big statue of Nandi at the entrance of the temple. It is about 16 feet long and 13 feet high. It was made out of single big rock. There is a big statue of Nandi at the entrance of the temple. It is about 16 feet long and 13 feet high. It was made out of single big rock. One wonder of the Vimana is that the shadow never falls on the ground. One wonder of the Vimana is that the shadow never falls on the ground. It is very famous for its architecture, sculptures and paintings inside the temple, showing sixty-four Nayanmars and sacred God Siva. It is very famous for its architecture, sculptures and paintings inside the temple, showing sixty-four Nayanmars and sacred God Siva.

Temple Layout This is the temple Layout. We can see shrines of other deities.

Temple Photos

Quiz Who laid the temple foundation? Who laid the temple foundation? How tall is the temple tower? How tall is the temple tower?

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