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Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:temples
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gptkbp:admission |
East entrance
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gptkbp:architect |
gptkb:Kunjara_Mallan_Raja_Raja_Perunthachan
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gptkbp:architectural_style |
Dravidian architecture
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gptkbp:art_style |
Nayak architecture
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gptkbp:artistic_influence |
inspired many artists
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gptkbp:built |
gptkb:Rajaraja_Chola_I
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gptkbp:community_role |
central to local community life
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gptkbp:constructed_in |
11th century
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gptkbp:construction_material |
gptkb:granite
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gptkbp:cultural_events |
hosts various cultural events
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gptkbp:cultural_heritage |
part of Tamil Nadu's heritage
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gptkbp:cultural_significance |
important pilgrimage site
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gptkbp:dedicated_to |
gptkb:Shiva
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gptkbp:educational_role |
site for learning about Hindu culture
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gptkbp:environment |
surrounded by gardens and water bodies
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gptkbp:exhibition |
hosts art exhibitions related to Hinduism
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gptkbp:famous_event |
gptkb:Mahashivaratri
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gptkbp:features |
a massive granite statue of Nandi
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gptkbp:features_artist |
sculptures and carvings
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gptkbp:has_lore |
gptkb:Brahadeeswarar
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gptkbp:has_tradition |
daily rituals and festivals
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gptkbp:height |
66 meters
13 stories |
gptkbp:historical_period |
gptkb:Chola_dynasty
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gptkbp:historical_records |
documented in ancient texts
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gptkbp:historical_significance |
symbol of Chola power
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gptkbp:historical_site |
important for Shaivism
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Brahadeeswarar Temple
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gptkbp:influence |
influenced South Indian temple architecture
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gptkbp:inscription |
Tamil inscriptions
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gptkbp:landmark |
prominent landmark in Thanjavur
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gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Thanjavur
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gptkbp:renovation |
multiple renovations over centuries
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gptkbp:significance |
one of the largest temples in India
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gptkbp:surrounding_area |
Thanjavur district
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gptkbp:temple |
popular spot for photography
available for guided tours open to visitors daily includes several smaller shrines accessible to all visitors associated with various legends and myths rich history spanning over a millennium sells religious artifacts and souvenirs serves the local Hindu community efforts made for preservation and restoration exemplifies Chola architecture features a large vimana has security measures for visitors symbol of devotion and artistry managed by Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department |
gptkbp:tourist_attraction |
popular tourist destination
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gptkbp:unesco_world_heritage_site |
gptkb:Great_Living_Chola_Temples
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gptkbp:visitors |
thousands annually
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gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Pallava_dynasty
gptkb:Pallava_architecture |
gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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