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प्रश्न
Point out the special features of Thanjavur Big temple.
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उत्तर
- At the time the Big Temple of Thanjavur was constructed, it was a huge temple complex.
- The 216 feet vimana (structure over the garbhagriha) is notable as it is one among the tallest man-made shikaras of the world.
- Due to its massive height, the shikara is called the Dakshina Meru.
- The huge bull statue (Nandi) measures about 16 feet long and 13 feet height and is carved out of a single rock.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Brihadeeshwara temple was built by Rajendra Chola.
______ served as the Chola capital for about 250 years,
The Brihadeeshwara temple of Thanjavur has 55 metre height.
Give a brief account of the Dharasuram temple.
What is the significance of the figure of Ganesha at Pillayarpatti?
Write a note on Gangaikonda Cholapuram.
The maturity attained by ______ architecture is reflected in the two magnificent temples of Thanjavur and Gangaikonda Cholapuram.
The Brihadeeshwara temple of ______ is undoubtedly as worthy a successor to the Brihadeeshwara
Assertion (A): The Thanjavur Big Temple is one of the highest temple in the World.
Reason (R): Due to its massive height, the shikhara is called the Dakshina Meru.
Tanjavur served as the Chola capital for about 250 years, until the decline of the Cholas and the rise of the Pandyas.
