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| The Nandi Mandapam (the pillared pavilion housing the celestial bull Nandi) and two entrance gopurams (entrance towers) |
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| Breathtaking views of the trapezoidal Vimanan or tower |
Saturday, January 25, 2014
Big Temple-Thanjavur
The Big Temple continues to fascinate me ever since I first visited (in the year 2008) this 1000 years old temple built by Raja Raja Chola during the 9th-10th century AD. I was in Thanjavur (Tamilnadu,India) once again last Sunday and witnessed this amazing temple all over again. Here are some breathtaking views clicked on a fairly bright and sunny day with gentle white fluffy passing clouds and blue sky :
For detailed history, statistics,information and more pictures about this temple please log onto: http://sankriti.blogspot.in/2013/09/brihadeeswara-temple-thanjavur-numero.html
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ReplyDeleteView these magnificent buildings is breathtaking, is wonderful. Yours.
its a magnificent temple....i saw it in 1979 when i was 11 :-)
ReplyDeletebut still i remember it faintly....
thanks for lovely shots !!
regards
anu
Namaste....
ReplyDeletewow can you imagine the labor it took to build that thing.
Lovely shots of the beautiful temple! They are amazing sights to see! Thanks for sharing, have a happy weekend!
ReplyDeletethe pavillion is neat!
ReplyDeletethe details on that tower are truly amazing and the thought that they did all that 1000 years ago is amazing.... i can't even imagine how many people it took and how long it took to build it.
ReplyDeleteWe had visited this temple last year. This temple is an example of the rich past we had in our country. Never get bored of visiting this temple. I had gone there thrice!
ReplyDeleteYour pictures are superb!
I don't think I want to travel and the you show fascinating places like this and I feel such a pull to venture out.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great tour!!! Love these photos.
ReplyDeletesuch a huge temple
ReplyDeleteAncient temples are always fascinating. Nice post on Tanjavur temples.
ReplyDeleteThis is one rich architectural piece we have!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful architecture Ram . Lovely pictures ! Hope you are having a great weekend :)
ReplyDeletefascinating architecture...
ReplyDeleteThis is a marvelous temple with such a wonderful craftsmanship.
ReplyDeleteThe pictures do justice to the great and magnificent temple.Thank you
ReplyDeleteThis is a stunning temple with its spectacular chisel work. Lovely captures. Should visit soon. :)
ReplyDeleteMarvelous capture on the majestic tower, as well beautiful complex!
ReplyDeleteOne of those places that I was awe struck. I guess the pics would be lovelier if snapped at dusk or early morning.
ReplyDeleteI think it's amazing that the temple is 1,000 years old and still in such good condition. Wonderful photos.
ReplyDeleteThat is amazing... Michelle
ReplyDeleteIt's maintained so well. Beautiful shots, Sir.
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