Brahmapuriswara Temple or Thiruvalanthurai Mahadevar at Pullamangai is undoubtedly the best example of early Chola temple architecture with extraordinary grandeur and micro sculptures.
<p>Though the temple existence can be traced back to 7th century (literary evidences), the stone temple was built during the reign of Parantaka Chola-I (907–955 CE).
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Pullamangai is now a small hamlet on the outskirts of Pasupathi Koil, located 20 kms from Thanjavur en-route Kumbakonam, Tamilnadu.
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