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Bragadeeshwara Temple (Big Temple)

Trichy High road, Thanjavur, India
Ranked #1 of 13 attractions in Thanjavur
5.0 of 5 stars 56 Reviews
Type: Architectural Buildings
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Pune, India
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21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW
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Bragadeeshwara Temple (Big Temple) is the best among the Chola Temples ever built. The visitors get humbled by just looking at the Mammoth structure of the temple. It is observed that even on a sunny day this temple casts a very minimal shadow around ( Architecture Marvel). This place is recommended to be visited during Mornings and Evenings ( to... More

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Kiev, Ukraine
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012
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It is necessary to go in Thanjavur just to see this temple. This is improbably peace and fine place. In this rare temple nobody will push away you as non-hindu and where it is really possible to meditate, pray and simply to walk. More

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New Delhi, India
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70 reviews 70 reviews
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55 helpful votes 55 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012
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This will be a shor review - you must see this temple. Built about 1000 yearsa ago, it is a marvel of engineering of that time and wonderful that it is still standing (and functioning). It is not a large temple so it is easier to "digest" than someof the others in Tamil Nadu. Very quiet and serene, it is... More

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Doha
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012
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The temple was easy accessible abd very impressive. Going in and out is very organised. I can't forgot the carving I saw there More

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Kochi (Cochin), India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

Travel back to Chola era at the BIIIIIG Temple. Best time to visit is at sunset. The place looks great during sun set and if you are a camera freak this is the time to go there. This is more of a tourist place than a temple. Overall experience is great. More

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Estados Unidos
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012
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If this is the "big temple" in Thanjavur that I think it is, then this was my favorite (after two months in India, visiting lots of "temple towns"). Most Indian Hindu temples are crowded, noisy, dirty, etc. This one is just the opposite. You could actually "meditate" here if you wanted to. Plus, unlike the gopurams at most other Hindu... More

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wilhelmshaven
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012
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very authentic, nice red stones and nice paintings More

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Chennai
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012
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This temple was built more than 1000 years ago and it still stands strong. It is well maintained and a must visit place in India. More

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New Delhi
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012
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In fact this is my third visit to the temple and i saw under a full-moon. It was nothing short of magical. The grandeur of this temple can't be described in words. It has to be experienced. There has been continuous worship in this temple for more than one thousand years and it is amazing that it is as good... More

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Oakland, CA
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66 reviews 66 reviews
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154 helpful votes 154 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012
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Great carvings, lovely structures. We went at sunset, and the colors were delightful. More

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