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Rajarajeswara temple
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Madhurai Temple
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Cholapuram Temple
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None of these
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Detailed explanation-1: -Brihadishvara Temple, called Rajarajesvaram ( lit. ‘Lord of Rajaraja ‘) by its builder, and known locally as Thanjai Periya Kovil ( lit.
Detailed explanation-2: -Brihadeshwara Temple, also known as Raja Rajeshwara Temple, is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is located in Thanjavur (Tamil Nadu). It was built by Chola emperor Raja Raja Chola I. This temple entered the UNESCO World Heritage Site list in 1987.
Detailed explanation-3: -Brihadeeshwara Temple (Peruvudaiyar Kovil) is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in Thanjavur in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is also known as Periya Kovil, RajaRajeswara Temple and Rajarajesvaram.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Brihadeshwara Temple at Thanjavur was built by Rajaraja I in 1009 CE for worshipping Lord Shiva. Many of his achievements are inscribed here. It is the best example of Chola architecture.
Detailed explanation-5: -1. Brihadishvara Temple or Rajarajesvaram or Peruvudaiyar Kovil. Brihadishvara Temple is amongst the foremost religious sites in Thanjavur, known for its exemplary Dravidian architecture.