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world focus magazine Published this article page no 129 KUMBHABISHEGAM CEREMONY AT BRIHADISVARA TEMPLE Why in news? Recently Kumbhabishegam ceremony was held at Brihadeshwara temple after 23 years. About Kumbhabhishekham Kumbhabhishekham is part of the consecration ceremony of Hindu temples. Kumbha means the Head and denotes the Shikhara or Crown of the Temple (usually in the gopuram) and abhishekam is ritual bathing. About Brihadeshwara Temple Brihadeshwara Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is located in Thanjavur Tamil Nadu at the South bank of Kaveri river. It is also known as Periya Kovil RajaRajeswara Temple and Rajarajeswaram. The temple was built between 1003 AD and 1010 AD by the great Chola emperor Raja Raja I. It is one of the largest temples in India and is an example of Dravidian architecture. The temple is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the Great Living Chola Temples with other two being the Temple at Gangaikondacholapuram and Airavatesvara temple at Darasuram world focus magazine buy.

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