Scenic Heritages of Tamil Nadu - HolidayKeys.co.uk
This trip includes all the scenic heritages of Tamil Nadu, you can explore it more. Call us: +44 – 020 3372 4895, Email: Contact@Holidaykeys.com, sales@tteonline.co.uk
This trip includes all the scenic heritages of Tamil Nadu, you can explore it more. Call us: +44 – 020 3372 4895, Email: Contact@Holidaykeys.com, sales@tteonline.co.uk
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Its unique architectural excellence has made the UNESCO to declare it a World Heritage<br />
Monument. The 64.8 meters tall tower over the sanctum is a testimony to the<br />
engineering skill <strong>of</strong> the Cholas. In keeping the immensity <strong>of</strong> the temple the gigantic<br />
mahalingam in the shrine measures 4 meter in height. The monolithic Nandi bull<br />
mount <strong>of</strong> Lord Shiva has been chiselled out <strong>of</strong> a single rock. It is the se<strong>co</strong>nd largest<br />
Nandi in India. The beautiful Chola Fres<strong>co</strong> paintings on the inner walls <strong>of</strong> the temple<br />
are no way less than Ajanta paintings.<br />
The Palace Just 1 km. away from<br />
Brahadeeswarar Temple, is the magnificent<br />
palace. This palace is surrounded by huge<br />
fort walls. It dates 14th century A.D and<br />
was partly built by the Nayaks and partly by<br />
the Marathas. Even now the royal family <strong>of</strong><br />
the Marathas resides in this palace. It<br />
measures 110 acres in size. It is a grand<br />
pile <strong>of</strong> fascinating building with huge<br />
<strong>co</strong>rridors; spacious halls de<strong>co</strong>rated rooms,<br />
tall observation towers, beautiful stuc<strong>co</strong><br />
works, wonderful fres<strong>co</strong> painted walls and<br />
ceilings. Overnight stay.
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