This year the month of Sawan is starting from 22nd July 2024. People worship Lord Shiva throughout this month. Abhishek is also done in temples to please Bholenath. At the same time, some people like to explore different Shiva temples in Sawan. If you are also a staunch devotee of Mahadev and want to visit a unique Shiva temple this year, then today we will tell you about the Shiva temple located in Tamil Nadu. This is the Brihadeshwara Temple built in Thanjavur. People coming here are surprised to see this temple. So let's know about the interesting facts related to Brihadeshwara Temple.
The shadow of the temple does not fall on the ground
This temple is very famous for one reason. It is said that despite being so high, the shadow of this temple never falls on the ground. This optical illusion is due to the design of the temple structure. The stones here are placed in such a way that the shadow of the temple stops before reaching the ground.
20 tonne Shivling
The lingam in the Brihadeshwara temple is a huge stone, which symbolizes the divine power of Lord Shiva. You will be surprised to know that this lingam is made from a single piece of stone and weighs 20 tons. This is why it is considered one of the largest lingams in India.
Carving depicting the “81 postures” of Bharatanatyam
The outer walls of the Brihadeshwara Temple are worth seeing. There are intricate carvings here which depict the “81 postures of Bharatnatyam”. Let us tell you that Bharatnatyam is a classical dance of South India.
Walls painted with natural colors
The paintings on the walls of the temple are done using natural colours made from flowers, spices and leaves. The touch of these eco-friendly colours further enhances the grandeur and cultural significance of the temple.
The dome is amazing
The most amazing aspect of the Brihadeeswarar Temple is its huge dome, which weighs 80 tons. It is made entirely of granite and no modern engineering equipment was used in its construction.
Cement and clay were not used in the construction
Unlike modern buildings, the Brihadeeswarar Temple did not use cement, clay or binders. Instead, the temple is built using stones joined together.
