One Thousand Year Old Mighty Temple Of Raja Raja Chola I


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August 20th 2012
Published: August 20th 2012
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Standing right in front of the Great Temple of the Empire Chola, I could see this is very old; it has the rustic ancient architectural design, high walls on both sides, with the only huge high entrance I know just below the Gopuram. The Gopuram has got nine layers of magnificent carvings of Great Gods of Hindus. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, The Destroyer. This temple is named Brihadeesw... Read Full Entry



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the main temple
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the biggest lingam at the main temple
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the biggest lingam
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dance posture and hand mudra
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dance posture and hand mudra
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two nandis on the wall
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dance posture and hand mudra
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lord shiva in the lingam
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the wall inscriptions in old tamil



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