What is Peruvudaiyar Kovil?
Q: What is Peruvudaiyar Kovil?
A: Peruvudaiyar Kovil is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva, also called Rajarajesvaram temple or Peruvudaiyār Kōvil temple.
Q: Where is the temple located?
A: The temple is located on the south side of Kaveri river in Thanjavur in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
Q: What other names does it go by?
A: It is also known as Periya Kovil, RajaRajeswara Temple and Rajarajeswaram.
Q: When was it built?
A: The temple was built by Tamil King Raja Raja Chola I and completed in 1010 AD.
Q: What anniversary did the temple celebrate in 2010?
A: In 2010, the temple celebrated its 1000th anniversary since being built.
Q: Is Peruvudaiyaar Kovil part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
A: Yes, it is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as "Great Living Chola Temples", along with Brihadeeswarar Temple, Gangaikonda Cholapuram and Airavatesvara temple.
Q: What type of architecture does this temple represent?
A: This temple represents Tamil architecture from the Chola period.
