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Brihadeeswarar Temple (Thanjavur Big Temple)
Temple Timings
Verified as of Oct 2026
About Brihadeeswarar Temple (Thanjavur Big Temple)
UNESCO World Heritage Site built by Chola Emperor Raja Raja Chola I in 1010 CE. The vimana tower is 216 ft high, built entirely of granite without binding mortar.
The crown jewel of Chola architecture and UNESCO Great Living Chola Temple.
Temple Timings
Verified as of Oct 2026
Timings Data Freshness & Disclaimer
Temple timings are subject to change during solar/lunar eclipses (Grahanam), Brahmotsavam, and special deity thirumanjanam/abhishekam. Timings on this page were last verified on October 01, 2026. Data source: ASI & Palace Devasthanam Thanjavur.
Major Festivals & Car Festivals (தேர்த் திருவிழா)
View Statewide Festival CalendarChithirai Brahmotsavam
Sathaya Vizha (Raja Raja Chola Birthday)
Darshan, Poojas & Pilgrimage Services
Namma Tamil does not collect payments or sell darshan tickets directly. For genuine bookings, always proceed through the authorized official Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) portal or the temple's official board.
Sthala Puranam & Architecture
Dravidian Style
Antiquity
HR&CE, Tamil Nadu
Visitor Guidelines & Dress Code
Traditional attire mandatory. Men: Dhoti/Kurta. Women: Saree/Salwar Kameez. Western shorts/sleeveless strictly prohibited.
Footwear stands available near all main entrance gopurams. Mobile phones must be deposited or switched off.
Strictly prohibited inside the temple premises.
Parking stands managed by HR&CE/Municipal corporation outside the north/east gopuram.
How to Reach Brihadeeswarar Temple (Thanjavur Big Temple)
Thanjavur Junction
Thanjavur Central Bus Stand
Madurai / Chennai / Trichy International
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Temple Details
- Primary Deity
- Lord Brihadeeswarar (Peruvudaiyar Shiva), Goddess Periyanayaki பெருவுடையார், பெரியநாயகி
- Tradition / Type
- Agamic (ஆகம)
- Location
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Thanjavur, Thanjavur, Tamil NaduPIN: 613007
- Timings Status
- Verified
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