Study the picture of the Brihadeshwara Temple and answer the following questions:
(a) W’** built this temple ?
(b) To which deity is the temple dedicated ?
(c) Mention two special features of this temple.
(a) Brihadesh vara temple at Tanjavur was built by the Chola King Rajaraja-1.
(b) It is dedicated to Lord Shiv.
(c) The main structure of the temple has a great vimana or tower consisting of 13 successive stores rising to a height of 190 feet. Its top is crowned by a massive dome of a single block of stone about 25 feet high and weighing about 80 tons.
