1. TANJRORE TEMPLE ( UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES)
57KM FROM TRICHY
The world heritage -listed Brihadishwara Temple was built between 1003 and 1010 by Rajaraja. The outer fortifications were put up by Thanjabur's later Nayak and british regimes. Once you enter through a gate, one could see 2 original gopurams with eleborate stucco sculptures. Several shrines are dotted around the extensive grassy areas of the walled temple compound, including one of India 's largest statues of Nandi (Shiva's scared bull) facing the main temple building.
2. SHARASURAM
This temple dedicated to Shiva was constructed by Rajaraja II. The steps of the Rajagambhira hall are carved with vivid elephants and horses pulling chariots. This pavilion's 108 all different pillars have detailed carvings carvings including dancers, acrobats and the five in one beast Yali 9 elephant's head, lion's body, goat's horns , pig's ears and a cow's backside). Inside the main shrine, you can honour the central lingam.
3. GANGAIKONDACHOLAPURAM TEMPLE
It was built by Rajendra I in the 11th century. Its beautiful 49 m tall tower, however has a slightly concave curve making it the " feminine" counterpart to the mildly convex Thanjavur one. The Complex's artistic highlights are the wonderfully graceful sculptures around the tower's exterior. Most famous of all is the striking panel of Shiva garlanding the head of his follower., Chandesvara, beside the northern steps.
57KM FROM TRICHY
The world heritage -listed Brihadishwara Temple was built between 1003 and 1010 by Rajaraja. The outer fortifications were put up by Thanjabur's later Nayak and british regimes. Once you enter through a gate, one could see 2 original gopurams with eleborate stucco sculptures. Several shrines are dotted around the extensive grassy areas of the walled temple compound, including one of India 's largest statues of Nandi (Shiva's scared bull) facing the main temple building.
2. SHARASURAM
This temple dedicated to Shiva was constructed by Rajaraja II. The steps of the Rajagambhira hall are carved with vivid elephants and horses pulling chariots. This pavilion's 108 all different pillars have detailed carvings carvings including dancers, acrobats and the five in one beast Yali 9 elephant's head, lion's body, goat's horns , pig's ears and a cow's backside). Inside the main shrine, you can honour the central lingam.
3. GANGAIKONDACHOLAPURAM TEMPLE
It was built by Rajendra I in the 11th century. Its beautiful 49 m tall tower, however has a slightly concave curve making it the " feminine" counterpart to the mildly convex Thanjavur one. The Complex's artistic highlights are the wonderfully graceful sculptures around the tower's exterior. Most famous of all is the striking panel of Shiva garlanding the head of his follower., Chandesvara, beside the northern steps.
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