Bridhadeeswarar Temple, Thanjavur
Date of Issue – 26 September 2010
The Brihadeeswara temple is the major center of tourist attraction at Thanjavur. This temple is one of India's most prized architectural sites.The 'Vimana' - or the temple tower - is 216 ft (66 m) high and is among the tallest of its kind in the world. Thanjavur is the ancient capital of the Chola kings. King Rajaraja Chola constructed the Brihadeeswara Temple in 10th century AD and the architect Sama Varma designed it. Thanjavur was the center of learning during 10th to 14th century AD. The Brihadeeswara temple is one of the few great Indian monuments listed in UNESCO's World Heritage list of historical sites and monuments.
: Ashwani Dubey, Gorakhpur
Max Card - Bridhadeeswarar Temple
This Maxim Card has been prepared by Mr Kasinath R. of Thanjavur. It is a perfect Maximum card having best coordination between card design, cancellation & stamp. The cancellation is a permanent cancellation of Brihadeeswarar Temple, being given at Thanjavur GPO.
Mr Kasinath R. may be contacted at mail : kasinath80@gmail.com
