Built by the Chola king Rajaraja I and completed around 1010 CE, this UNESCO World Heritage 'Great Living Chola Temple' features a 66-metre vimana capped by a single 80-tonne granite block.
An engineering and artistic pinnacle of Chola civilization, its scale and precision remain a subject of study for architects worldwide.
Nearest airport: Tiruchirapalli (~55 km). Nearest railway station: Thanjavur, within the city.
Hotels across Thanjavur city.
Contact the Archaeological Survey of India / Tamil Nadu Tourism.
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