Wednesday, February 21, 2018

'Crowd on Pongal Day at Bhrideswara Temple, Thanjavur, India' - by K.J.S.Chatrath


 



Brihadishvara Temple (Source of this photo: Wikipedia)


 Brihadishvara Temple, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu,  India. It is one of the largest South Indian temple. Built by Raja Raja Chola -I  between 1003 and 1010 AD. This temple is a part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

The photos above were taken on the Onam Day in January 2018.



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