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Built by Raja Raja Chola (who ruled from 985 -1014 Common Era), the Big Temple is not only a magnificent edifice with its majestic vimana, sculptures, architecture and frescoes, but also has a wealth and richness of Tamil inscriptions engraved on stone in superb calligraphy. “This is the only temple in the whole of India,” says R. Nagaswamy, former Director, Tamil Nadu Archaeology Department, “wherein the builder himself has left behind a very large number of inscriptions on the temple's construction, its various parts, the daily rituals to be performed for the Linga, the details of the offerings such as jewellery, flowers and textiles, the special worship to be performed, the particular days on which they should be performed, the monthly and annual festivals, and so on.”
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Marvel of Chola architecture
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The mystery of sculpture of foreigner on the tower 1000 years old Big Temple, Thanjavur.
There are many theories about that statue. Some people say it may be Chinese. Another theory is that of Dane Roeland Crape, a pioneering personality in Dutch industry in this country. One more theory says that it may be face of that of Colonel William Lambton. Yet to be resolved till today
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