2010 - 1000 Years of Brihadeeswarar Temple | Commemorative Coin

The 6th commemorative coin for the year 2010 was released to celebrate '1000 Years of Brihadeeswarar Temple'. This was for the first time that a Rs 1000 coin was issued in Republic India coinage.

The Peruvudaiyar Koyil, also known as Brihadeeswarar Temple or Rajarajeswaram, located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, stands as a remarkable testament to the architectural prowess of the Cholas kingdom's Vishwakarmas. This temple, constructed entirely of granite, holds the distinction of being the world's first complete granite temple. It is an exquisite tribute to its patron, Raja Raja Chola I, and stands as a magnificent symbol of the zenith reached by Chola temple architecture. Recognized for its significance, the temple is an integral part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Surrounded by fortified walls, likely added in the 16th century, the temple features a towering 'Vimana' or temple tower, soaring to a height of 216 feet (66 meters), making it one of the tallest structures of its kind globally. Contrary to popular belief, the Kalash or 'Chikharam' atop the temple is not hewn from a single stone. Noteworthy is the massive Nandi statue at the entrance, carved from a single rock, measuring approximately 16 feet in length and 13 feet in height. The entire temple structure, a marvel built in 1010 AD by Raja Raja Chola in Thanjavur, is crafted from the challenging medium of hard granite stones, sparingly available in the region.

In September 2010, the Brihadishwara Temple marked its millennial milestone, celebrating a grand legacy that spans a thousand years. To commemorate this historic occasion, the state government and the town organized various cultural events. The celebration harked back to the 275th day of Raja Raja Chola's 25th regal year in 1010 CE when he presented a gold-plated kalasam for the final consecration to crown the towering vimana.

As part of the millennium celebrations on September 26, 2010, a special postage stamp was released, featuring the towering 216-feet Raja Gopuram, acknowledging the temple's profound contribution to India's cultural, architectural, and epigraphical history. The Government of India further honored the occasion by releasing a commemorative coin series of Rs 1000 and Rs 5, with the temple's model embossed on it, symbolizing the enduring legacy and cultural significance of the Brihadeeswarar Temple.


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