What an architecture!!! What an Engineering skills my ancestors had!!! like this I had many thoughts in my mind while seeing this gigantic Temple. Really an Engineer should visit this temple at least a time in their life.
This temple is also called by the following names Peruvudaiyar Kovil or Rajarajeswaram. A very big thanks to King Raja Raja Chloa I for his gift to this world. UNESCO honored this temple by giving World Heritage status to this temple.
How to reach from Chennai: By Bus – From Koyembedu there are many buses are available to Tanjavur. In Tanjavur You can reach this temple by using local bus / auto. By Train – From Chennai Egmore there are many trains are running daily to Tanjavur.
Facilities: In Tanjavur there are many hotels available. So no problem for accommodation and food. In side this temple Drinking water, Toilet facilities are available.
The best time to visit this temple is morning/evening to walk slowly and enjoy the every work of this Temple, otherwise you will have to run around the temple because of the hot sun.
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