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A typical scene from a thousand years ago..

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Brihadeshwara Temple (Tanjavur big temple)

"..is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in Thanjavur in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is one of the largest temples in India and is an example of Tamil architecture during the Chola period. Built by Raja Raja Chola I and completed in 1010 CE, the temple turned 1000 years old in 2010. The architect and engineer of the temple, Kunjara Mallan Raja Raja Perumthachan is revered today as a father figure to all craftsmen in his homeland of present-day Central Kerala. The temple is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the "Great Living Chola Temples"..
Image size
4826x2878px 14.6 MB
Make
SONY
Model
SLT-A57
Shutter Speed
1/30 second
Aperture
F/4.0
Focal Length
18 mm
ISO Speed
3200
Date Taken
Jun 6, 2015, 6:56:59 PM
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This is some cool architecture!