Question

The famous Brihadisvara Temple in Thanjavur is dedicated to which god?
a. Lord Shiva
b. Lord Vishnu
c. Lord Brahma

Answer 1

Lord Shiva

Brihadishvara Temple, also called Rajarajesvaram or Peruvudaiyar Koyil, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the largest South Indian temples and an exemplary example of a fully realized Dravidian architecture. It is called as Dhakshina Meru. Wikipedia

Architect: Raja Raja Chola I

Answer 2

Answer : Lord Shiva

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Brihadisvara temple is also known as Raja Rajeswara temple is located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu.

• Brihadisvara temple was constructed by the then Chola ruler Raja Raja -1.

• It was constructed in the year 1010 AD.

• Raja Raja - 1 was one of the greatest rulers of Chola dynasty. His reign brings a new era in the history of Cholas.

• Brihadisvara temple is famous for its tall gopuram which is 170 ft.

• This gopuram attracts people from all parts of the world.

• The architecture of this the temple is the Dravidian style.

• This temple is one of the Great living Chola temples.