Brihadeeswarar Temple
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
About Brihadeeswarar Temple
Brihadeeswarar Temple is a revered Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva, located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. It is open 6:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
History
A UNESCO World Heritage Site built by Raja Raja Chola I in the 11th century, the Brihadeeswarar (Big Temple) is a masterpiece of Dravidian architecture, crowned by a towering granite vimana and a colossal Nandi.
Timings
6:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Dress Code
Modest traditional attire
Best Time to Visit
October to March; Maha Shivaratri
How to Reach
Thanjavur railway station and bus stand; Tiruchirappalli airport (~55km).
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Reviewed by the Bhakti by Agentic Vani editorial team
Last updated June 29, 2026. Content is presented for devotional and educational purposes, with traditional beliefs framed as such. Sources: temple records and traditional Hindu accounts.