Which God is the Brihadisvara temple of Thanjavur dedicated to?

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  1. Vishnu
  2. Saraswati
  3. Lakshmi
  4. Shiva

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Option 4 : Shiva
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Key Points Raja Raja I

  • Historically, Brihadishvara Temple is also known as Rajarajeswaram and Thanjai Periya Kovil.
  • Raja Raja Cholan, built the Tanjore Brihadeeshwara Temple, which Kunjara Mallan Raja Rama Perunthachan designed.
  • The Brihadeeswarar Temple was constructed by powerful ruler Raja Raja Cholan as a tribute to Lord Shiva.
  • Wall murals from the Chola and Nayak eras adorn the walls of the shrine.

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