Brihadeeshwarar Thanjavur
Built by Rajaraja Chola 1010 CE. UNESCO World Heritage. 13-foot monolithic linga; 80-tonne capstone raised by ramp-and-elephants. Paadal Petra Sthalam.
Paadal Petra Sthalam canonical status
One of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalangal — temples sung in the Tevaram hymns of the 63 Nayanars (7th–9th c. CE). These are the canonical Tamil Shaiva pilgrimage circuit.
Wisdom Graph: Divine Associations
MantraOm Namaḥ Śivāya
- Offerings
- bilva leavesmilk abhiṣekaflowers
- Sacred colours
- sandalwoodsaffron
🛕 Principal Temples
- Brihadeeshwarar Thanjavur1010 CE📍 Thanjavur, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, IndiaFestivals: Mahā Śivarātri · BrahmotsavamBṛhadīśvara — Chola masterpiece, UNESCO
🎊 Festivals
- Mahā Śivarātri
- Annual Brahmotsavam
