Brihadeeswarar Temple is a popular temple situated in Thanjavur, the house of heavens of God and Goddess, sacred for architecture and monuments is also called "Rajarajesvaram", a temple for Lord Shiva on the banks of Kauveri, have got one of the largest Shiva Linga in India is famous for its scriptures covering Lord Natarja and other shrines for Goddess Parvati, Lord Karthikeya, Lord Ganesha. Doing Puja will enrich Knowledge and well-bring, clear obstacles in life for prosperty.
Brihadeshwarar temple was also known as Peruvudaiyar Temple. The temple is one of the largest temples of india and built by emperor Raja Raja Chola. Peruvudaiyar temple aso populary known as big temple. In acient days, thanjavur" the rice bowl of tamilnadu" was the favored capital of the Chola empire from the times of Vijayalaga in 850 A.D. till the decline of the chola empire in 1279. Brihadeshwarar temple is one of the most beautiful architecture sites in India. The entire temple is built on the rules, symmetrical geometry displaying an enginneering marvel of that tine. Brihadeshwarar temple was also populary known as the Rajarajeshwarar temple.
Temple Festival
Auspicious festival Maha Shivratri in the month(Feb)celebrated in this temple.
Morning: 6.00 AM to 2.30 Noon
Evening: 4.00 PM to 8.30 PM
Temple Puja
Kala Sandhi Puja at 8.30AM
Utchi kalam Puja at 12 Noon
Sayaratchal Puja at 5.30 PM
Artha Jamam at 8.30 PM