ThanychAvUrp periyakOvil

God       : peruvudaiyar (bR^ihatIshwarar)
Goddess   : periyan^ayagi (bR^iha.nnAyaki)
Tree      : 
thiirtham : kAviri
Great saints visited : karuvUrthth thEvar

History:

This temple was constructed by the chOza king rAjarAjan in the 11 th century. So the abode is also called rAjarAjEchcharam.

Specialities:

Very famous for its architectural beauty
The Shiva Lingam in the Sanctum Sanctorum and the nan^dhi are made out of one stone. They are among the biggest in India.
The shade of the tall vimAnam contained inside and not falling outside its perifery at any time of the day is exclaimable

Location:

State    : Tamil Nadu
District : Thanjavur
Situation: Major Town. Temple is near the bus stand.

Check this site www.thanjavur.com/bragathe.htm for pictures and details.