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About Brihadeeswarar Temple

The Brihadeeswara temple or Peruvudaiyar Koil is an ancient Hindu temple located in Thanjavur, TamilNadu. It is a Shaivite temple(Shiva temple) that was built by the Cholas in the 11th century.The temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is considered the largest temple in India. This structure was built by Kunjara Rajaraja Perunthachan, a technical expert and architect. These things are represented in the inscriptions. 

Significance

Raja Raja Chola's son Rajendra Chola I built another Brihadeeswara temple in Gangikonda Cholapuram. The architectural forms in the temple are a reflection of the Chola architectural style. The large Nandi idol in front of the temple and the Shivalinga in the inner shrine, which is 13.5 ft high and 60 ft wide are the attractions of the temple. There are also sculptures of Vishnu with Bhudevi, Shiva with Parvati, Markandeya's history and many other sculptures.

How To Reach

Thanjavur bus stand is located at a distance of around 5.2 KM from the temple. You can take a local auto to reach the temple from bus stand.

Brihadeeswarar Temple Entry Timings & Fee Details 2025

Brihadeeswarar Temple Entry Timings 2025

Sunday 6 AM – 12:30 PM, 4 PM – 8:30 PM
Monday 6 AM – 12:30 PM, 4 PM – 8:30 PM
Tuesday 6 AM – 12:30 PM, 4 PM – 8:30 PM
Wednesday 6 AM – 12:30 PM, 4 PM – 8:30 PM
Thursday 6 AM – 12:30 PM, 4 PM – 8:30 PM
Friday 6 AM – 12:30 PM, 4 PM – 8:30 PM
Saturday 6 AM – 12:30 PM, 4 PM – 8:30 PM

Brihadeeswarar Temple Address

Balaganapathy Nagar, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu 613007

Brihadeeswarar Temple Packages

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Hotel

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Arunachalam
Arunachalesvara Temple
Chidambaram
Nataraja Swamy temple
Guruvayur
Lord Guruvayurappan TEMPLE
Kaladi
Adi Shankaracharya Ashrama
Kanyakumari
Kanyakumari Temple | Suchindram Temple | Swami Vivekananda Rock Memorial
Kodaikanal
Bryant Park | Coakers Walk | Green Valley Lake | Kodaikanal Lake | Pillar Rocks
Kumbakonam
Adi Kumbeswarar temple
Madurai
Meenakshi Amman temple
Palani
Subramaneshwara Swamy Temple
Rameshwaram
Ramanathaswamy Temple
Srirangam
Sri Ranganatha Swamy temple
Thanjavur
Brihadeeswarar Temple
Thiruvananthapuram
Kovalam Beach.
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17,960
8 Days
7 Nights

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Bus
Sightseeing
Hotel

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Chidambaram
Nataraja Swamy temple | Pichavaram Mangroves
Kanyakumari
Ferry service to Cape Comorin | Kanyakumari Temple | Swami Vivekananda Rock Memorial
Kodaikanal
Coakers Walk | Green Valley View Point | Pillar Rocks
Madurai
Meenakshi Amman temple
Nagore
Velankanni Church
Puducherry
Aurobindo Ashram
Rameshwaram
Pamban Bridge | Ramanathaswamy Temple
Suchindram
Suchindram Thirumurthy Temple,
Thanjavur
Brihadeeswarar Temple
Tiruchirappalli (tiruchi Or Trichy)
Silver Cascade | Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple | Tiruchirapalli Rock Fort
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22,000

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Sightseeing
Flight
Hotel

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Arunachalam
Arunachalesvara Temple
Chidambaram
Nataraja Swamy temple
Kanchipuram
Kailasanathar temple | Kamakshi Amman temple
Kumbakonam
Sarangapani temple
Mahabalipuram
Shore Temple
Puducherry
Auroville Ashram | Paradise Beach
Thanjavur
Brihadeeswarar Temple | Royal Palace
Tiruchirappalli (tiruchi Or Trichy)
Jambukeshwarar temple
Vellore
Sripuram Golden Temple
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48,750
12 Days
11 Nights

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Sightseeing
Train
Hotel

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Coimbatore
Adiyogi | Dhyanalinga | Perur Patteeswarar Temple
Kanchipuram
Ekambareshwara Temple | Kamakshi Amman temple | Varadharaja Perumal Temple
Kanyakumari
133ft Thiruvalluvar Statue | Kumari Amman Temple | Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Mandapam | Swami Vivekananda Rock Memorial
Kumbakonam
Darasuram Airavateswarar temple
Madurai
Meenakshi Amman temple
Mahabalipuram
Arjuna’s Penance | Group of Monuments | Krishna’s Butter Ball | Shore Temple
Rameshwaram
APJ Abdul Kalam Memorial | Dhanushkodi | Ramanathaswamy Temple | Vibhishan mandir, Kothandaramaswamy temple
Thanjavur
Brihadeeswarar Temple
Tiruchirappalli (tiruchi Or Trichy)
Jambukeshwarar temple | Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple

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Sightseeing
Train
Hotel

Destinations & Places Covered

Kanyakumari
Kumari Amman Temple | Swami Vivekananda Rock Memorial
Madurai
Meenakshi Amman temple
Rameshwaram
Ramanathaswamy Temple
Thanjavur
Brihadeeswarar Temple
Thiruvananthapuram
Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple
Thiruvannamalai
Arunachaleswara Swami Temple
Tiruchirappalli (tiruchi Or Trichy)
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple

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Car
Sightseeing
Hotel

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Kumbakonam
Adi Kumbeswarar temple | Darasuram Airavateswarar temple | Gangaikonda Cholapuram | Patteeswaram temple | Suriyanar temple | Swamimalai temple | Thirumanancheri Temple | Thirumeeyachur Lalithambigai temple
Mahabalipuram
Arjuna’s Penance | Krishna’s Butter Ball | Shore Temple
Puducherry
Aurobindo Ashram | Gandhi Statue | Paradise Beach | Pormenade Beach Walk
Thanjavur
Brihadeeswarar Temple
Tiruchirappalli (tiruchi Or Trichy)
Samayapuram Mariamman temple

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Sightseeing
Flight
Hotel

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Kanyakumari
Kanyakumari Temple | Sunset View Point | Swami Vivekananda Rock Memorial
Madurai
Meenakshi Amman temple
Rameshwaram
APJ Abdul Kalam Memorial
Thanjavur
Brihadeeswarar Temple
Thiruvananthapuram
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