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Brihadeshwara Temple Tanjavur(Also called Rajarajesvaram, meaning `the temple of the Isvara (God) of Rajaraja' or as Big temple Tanjore)  is one of the finest example of Dravidian temple architecture. This Shiva temple was built by the Chola king, Rajaraja Chola I in 11th Century AD. 

The temple complex can be entered through an imposing gateway or gopuram on the east,followed by a second smaller gopuram that takes you to the inner court that houses the main shrine, the nandi, sub-shrines and mandapas. 

The monolithic nandi, is apparently one among the biggest in India.. 

Temple has a symmetrical and axial geometry.. and the temple tower is built in such a way that the shadow of the tower will never fall on earth.