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Presiding Deity
Lord Shiva
Typical Timings
6:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Main Festival
Maha Shivaratri
Significance
A UNESCO World Heritage Chola-era temple built over a thousand years ago, considered a pinnacle of Dravidian temple architecture.
What Makes It Special
Its towering vimana (over 60 metres) is topped by a single carved granite block weighing around 80 tonnes, an engineering feat for its era.
Address
Brihadeeswarar Temple, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India
Timings and festival dates shift by day, season, and local calendar — please confirm with the temple or a regional source before you travel.
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