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Brihadisvara Temple (Peruvudaiyar Kovil / Big Temple)
Lord Brihadisvara (Peruvudaiyar / Big Temple)Raja Raja Chola I 1010 CE • UNESCO World Heritage Great Living Chola TempleVerified Sanctum

Brihadisvara Temple (Peruvudaiyar Kovil / Big Temple)

பெருவுடையார் பெரிய கோயில் (தஞ்சாவூர்) • Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu

Sanctum Overview & Heritage

Engineering miracle built entirely of granite with a 216-foot hollow vimana capped by an 80-tonne monolithic cupola that casts no shadow at noon.

Sanctum LocationMembalam Road, Thanjavur, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
Transit ConnectivityThanjavur Junction Railway Station — 8 min drive
Darshan Timings5:30 AM – 1:00 PM & 4:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Aarti & Bhog TimingsPratah Aarti: 6:00 AM | Sandhya Aarti: 7:00 PM

Official Offerings & Sevas

All provisions are managed directly by temple authorities.

6 Active Offerings
Darshan Passes₹200

Sheegra Darshan Fast Track Pass (Thanjavur)

Skip long general waiting queues for fast peaceful darshan at Brihadisvara Temple (Peruvudaiyar Kovil / Big Temple).

Home Delivery₹351

Brihadisvara Temple (Peruvudaiyar Kovil / Big Temple) Speed Post Prasad Box

Authentic temple dry sweets, sanctum vibhuti/kumkum, and raksha sutra mailed to your doorstep.

Puja & Rituals₹501

Gotra Sankalp & Special Archana Seva

Temple archakas invoke your family Gotra and names during sacred daily rituals.

Aarti Seva₹101

Sandhya Maha Aarti Participation Token

Reserved enclosure seat during the grand evening Maha Nandi Pradosha Milk Abhishek & Natyanjali Classical Dance.

Accommodation₹750

Thanjavur Pilgrim Yatri Niwas / Guest House

Clean family guest rooms operated by the trust close to Brihadisvara Temple (Peruvudaiyar Kovil / Big Temple).

Donations₹101

Annadanam Seva & Mandir E-Hundi (80G)

Tax-exempt charitable donation towards free feeding of thousands of daily pilgrims.

Temple Office & Assistance

+91 4362 274 476
thanjavurtemple@utsavsangh.com
Notice to Devotees:

Devotees are requested to arrive 15 minutes prior to their reserved VIP Darshan or Aarti token slot. Please keep your digital pass QR code handy.

100% Tax-Deductible Seva

All donations made via E-Hundi are eligible for tax deduction under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act. Instant 80G receipts are generated digitally upon donation confirmation.