Temples of Tamilnadu

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Rajarajeswaram, also known as Brihadeshwara temple built by Chola emperor Rajaraja-I in early 11th Century AD at Thanjavore. Fully constructed with hard granite stones, the temple tower measures 216 feet. At the time of its construction, it was the tallest Hindu temple in the world

Tamil Nadu is known as the land of temples. Nearly 33000 ancient temples - many of which are at least 600 to 800 years old are scattered all over the land. Studded with complex architecture, variety of sculptures and rich inscriptions - these temples capture the very essence of the culture and heritage of the Tamil land, which is historically more than 2000 years old.

Temples of Tamil Nadu can be categorized as below:

Following is a list of such ancient temples, with an indication on when and by whom they were built.

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[edit] Cave Temples of Pandiyas

[edit] Rockcut Monolith Temples of Pallavas

Raajasimmeswaram, Kshatriya Simmeswaram - popularly known as shore temples in Mamallapuram built by Rajasimha Pallava - I. (c. eighth century C.E.)

[edit] Structural Temples of Pallavas

[edit] Structural Temples of Cholas

[edit] Recent discoveries and Historic research

[edit] See also

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