temple with granite -The Brihadeeswarar Temple
The Brihadeeswarar Temple at Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu is the world's first complete granite temple which is reportedly built using about 1,30,000 tons of granite. The 1,000-year-old temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, houses 216 feet tall, 80-ton heavy vimana (tower). The 1,000-year-old temple in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu is the world's first all-granite temple. The temple is dedicated to the dancing pose of Lord Shiva—Natraj and reflects the power and glory of Rajaraja Chola. Around 60,000 tons of granite is said to be used to build the temple Who made Brihadeshwara Temple? Kunjara Mallan Raja Raja Perunthachan Thanjavur Temple History: The Tanjore Big Temple is a stunning monument built by Raja Raja Cholan, greatest king of Chola Dynasty. It was constructed between the year AD 985 and 1014, completed around 1010 AD. ... Brihadeeswarar temple is one of the few temples that have Ashta-dikpalakas (dik – direction & palakas – ruler. Brihadishvara Temple (originally known as Peruv