Brahadeeswarar Temple

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:temples
gptkbp:admission East entrance
gptkbp:architect gptkb:Kunjara_Mallan_Raja_Raja_Perunthachan
gptkbp:architectural_style Dravidian architecture
gptkbp:art_style Nayak architecture
gptkbp:artistic_influence inspired many artists
gptkbp:built gptkb:Rajaraja_Chola_I
gptkbp:community_role central to local community life
gptkbp:constructed_in 11th century
gptkbp:construction_material gptkb:granite
gptkbp:cultural_events hosts various cultural events
gptkbp:cultural_heritage part of Tamil Nadu's heritage
gptkbp:cultural_significance important pilgrimage site
gptkbp:dedicated_to gptkb:Shiva
gptkbp:educational_role site for learning about Hindu culture
gptkbp:environment surrounded by gardens and water bodies
gptkbp:exhibition hosts art exhibitions related to Hinduism
gptkbp:famous_event gptkb:Mahashivaratri
gptkbp:features a massive granite statue of Nandi
gptkbp:features_artist sculptures and carvings
gptkbp:has_lore gptkb:Brahadeeswarar
gptkbp:has_tradition daily rituals and festivals
gptkbp:height 66 meters
13 stories
gptkbp:historical_period gptkb:Chola_dynasty
gptkbp:historical_records documented in ancient texts
gptkbp:historical_significance symbol of Chola power
gptkbp:historical_site important for Shaivism
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Brahadeeswarar Temple
gptkbp:influence influenced South Indian temple architecture
gptkbp:inscription Tamil inscriptions
gptkbp:landmark prominent landmark in Thanjavur
gptkbp:location gptkb:Thanjavur
gptkbp:renovation multiple renovations over centuries
gptkbp:significance one of the largest temples in India
gptkbp:surrounding_area Thanjavur district
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
gptkbp:unesco_world_heritage_site gptkb:Great_Living_Chola_Temples
gptkbp:visitors thousands annually
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Pallava_dynasty
gptkb:Pallava_architecture
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6