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Event religious South Asia

Brihadeshvara Temple

1010 CE

UNESCO-listed Chola masterpiece in Thanjavur with a 66-meter vimana tower, one of the greatest achievements of Dravidian…

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11th-century temple and UNESCO World Heritage Site

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Landmark · South Asia

Brihadeshvara Temple

1010 CE – still standing

UNESCO-listed Chola masterpiece in Thanjavur with a 66-meter vimana tower, one of the greatest achievements of Dravidian architecture

Standing in 1010 CE

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