Question
Point out the special features of Thanjavur Big temple.

Answer

  1. At the time the Big Temple of Thanjavur was constructed, it was a huge temple complex.
  2. The 216 feet vimana (structure over the garbhagriha) is notable as it is one among the tallest man-made shikaras of the world.
  3. Due to its massive height, the shikara is called the Dakshina Meru.
  4. The huge bull statue (Nandi) measures about 16 feet long and 13 feet height and is carved out of a single rock.

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