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Detailed explanation-1: -Built in the year 1010 CE by Chola emperor Rajaraja I in Thanjavur, the temple is popularly known as the Big Temple. It turned 1, 000 years old in September 2010. To celebrate the 1000th year of the grand structure, the state government and the town held many cultural events.

Detailed explanation-2: -1. Brihadisvara Temple At Thanjavur. One of the famous Chola dynasty temples, it was built during the reign of Chola king Raja Raja and designed by the famous architect Sama Varma between 1003 and 1010 AD. The Brihadisvara Temple houses the tallest vimanam in the world, a 3.7-meter tall linga of Lord Shiva.

Detailed explanation-3: -In 1010 CE, Rajaraja built the Brihadisvara Temple in Thanjavur dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple and the capital acted as a center of both religious and economic activity.