It is been over 1000 years since this temple was built which is located near Thanjavur of Tamil Nadu.This temple was built by Raja Raja Chola 1 of the Chola Monarchs in 1010 CE, says the narrators.The ancient scripts at the temple define that this temple was built according to the plan by Kunjara Raja Raja Rama Perunthachan...Based on the layout of the temple is based on the principles of Vastu Shastra and Agamas.It is known that this temple was completely built with granite.It is known that nearly 130,000 tonnes of granite stones were used in the construction of this temple.Only the beautiful lotus shaped Shikhara, the spire atop the temple weighs a stunning 80 tonnes.The height of this Gopura is 216 feet.It remained a mystery that how was it possible to lift up such a huge stone...When there was no cranes and machines during those days.
