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Brihadeswara temple
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What type of structure is the salt lake temple?
Granite Temple
Konark Temple is made up of which rock?
black granite
What was the world's first Hindu temple?
thiruvellarai
Where is periya palatathamman kovil?
The Peruvudaiyar Kovil or Brihadeeswarar Temple (Tamil: பெருவுடையார் கோவில், peruvuḍaiyār kōvil [?]), also known as Rajarajeswaram [1], at Thanjavur in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, is the world's first complete granite temple[2] and a brilliant example of the major heights achieved by Cholas in temple architecture. It is a tribute and a reflection of the power of its patron RajaRaja Chola I. It remains as one of the greatest glories of Indian architecture[3]. The temple is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Great Living Chola Temples" and this temple is an ultimate testimonial for the Tamil architectural cognizance in planning and sculpting this temple.
What is a famous landmark in Tamil Nadu?
Brahadeeswara Temple(Big Temple) in Tanjore. Biggest temple in granite. The most awesome feature is "The Vimana" of this temple is designed in such a way that its shadow never falls on the ground.
What granite object did Hatshepsut build during her reign?
Hatshepsut build a burial temple
What is the Salt Lake City temple made from?
The Salt Lake Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church) is made of granite slabs from the nearby mountains. Each block of granite is several feet thick.
Where is granite located in the world?
granite is located is located under japans seas
What stone is used to build meenakshi temple madurai India?
granite marble conglomerate slate limestone
What is Puri Jagannath temple made up of?
The Puri Jagannath Temple is primarily made up of sandstone and Kalinga architecture style. The temple complex also includes structures made of granite, wood, and metal.
Which country in the world produces the most granite?
China is the largest producer of granite in the world. It has a significant market share in the global granite industry due to its abundant resources and advanced technology for processing and exporting granite products.
When and where was granite first discovered?
Granite was discovered in ancient times, thousands of years ago.
