It is part of the UNESCO heritage site of Great Living Chola Temples, along with the Brihadeshwara Temple at Thanjavur and the Airavatesvara Temple, Darasuram. The temple at Thanjavur was included in ...

Brihadeeswara Temple: Brihadeshwara Temple was built by Raja Raja Chola I. It was built between 1003 and 1010 AD. This temple was built in the Dravidian architectural style.