Brihadeeswarar Temple
📍 Thanjavur
The celebrated Chola-era Big Temple, renowned for its monumental vimana, stone sculptures and UNESCO heritage value.
History & Highlights
Built under Chola king Rajaraja I, Brihadeeswarar Temple is one of the outstanding achievements of South Indian temple architecture. The huge vimana, sculptural details and spacious courtyard form the centrepiece of Thanjavur’s heritage landscape.
Plan Your Visit
Time to visit
6:00 AM–12:30 PM and 4:00 PM–8:30 PM are commonly published; verify current timings.
Bus connectivity
Thanjavur has frequent buses and taxis from Trichy, Kumbakonam and Chennai.
Local travel
GA Holidays can arrange airport, railway-station and local cab transfers as part of your Tamil Nadu itinerary.
Brihadeeswarar Temple Gallery
Images displayed from the Tamil Nadu Tourism image source associated with the destination listing.
Want to include Brihadeeswarar Temple in your trip?
We can combine this temple with nearby heritage places, hill stations, beaches, hotels and private transfers.
