No, shikara can not be found at thanjavur raja rajeshwara temple. Though many people believe this but it is not true.
Thanjai periya kovil [thanjavur big temple] or Brahadeeshwara temple was constructed by raja raja cholan. It is a massive temple built in the heart of the city of Thanjavur. It is a temple for lord shiva. A massive shiva linga which is about 16 feet tall is the main lord of the temple. Also an equally big Nandhi (Bull Ox) is also present at the temple entrance.
The greatest chola monuments is the raja rajeshwara temple at tanjore built by raja raja the great. its main structure is 180 feet long and its great shikhar is 190 feet high.the temple is crowned by a huge dome. it is covered from top to bottom with beautiful carvings. its construction was started in 1000 AD. this temple is a landmark in the evolution of architecture in south India. another great monument of the chola period is the temple of gangaikondacholapuram. which was built during the reign of rajendra 1
The Thanjavur Periya Kovil, also known as Brihadeeswarar Temple, was built in 1010 AD by Raja Raja Chola I, a great Chola king. The temple is considered a masterpiece of Chola architecture and is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
I believe raja harishchandra does not have temple. If it is, then it could be in Ayodhya. Bharat Naik
Raja Raja cholan
The temple is almost 400 years old. Built by Raja Chandulal. Present founder trustee is Raja Sanjay Saincher.
Raj Rajeshwar the Chola King
Yes, the temple was built in honour of Raja Raja Chola I, but the answer is that it was built in 1010 AD.
Mruhadeshwara temple Karnataka India is the tallest Gopuram in the world ..!!
srirangam vishnu temple ,tamilnadu..................
Raja Raja Chola I died in 1014.
A big havan ceremony is performed during navratras of Ashwin and Chait months . Mythology has it that the temple of Bhadar Kali was built originally by Raja ...