This weekend you should also visit that mysterious temple of the world whose shadow is not visible.

Brihadeshwara Temple is one of the oldest temples in Tamil Nadu. This temple is located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. There are many reasons why you should visit this place once. However, there is a secret associated with this temple – which you may not even know about. After knowing this secret you will definitely visit Brihadeshwar Temple.

The Brihadeshwara temple dedicated to Lord Shiva was built under the patronage of the Chola emperor Rajaraja I. Brihadeshwara Temple is a fine example of the architectural genius of the Chola dynasty. Many things are involved in the construction of this temple, including advanced engineering techniques, which have surprised even the experts.

You might not be able to believe that the shadow of the temple is not visible during the afternoon. But call it a miracle of nature or something else – this mystery remains unsolved even for scientists. It is one of the tallest temples in the world, yet the shadow of the temple never falls on the ground at noon. It is said that it has been designed in such a way that no shadow falls on it during the afternoon at any time of the year.

This temple is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva and like other major temples of South India, it also has shrines of Parvati, Nandi, Ganesha and Kartikeya. It is also part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its complex also includes several other temples, known as the Great Living Chola Temples. The architecture of Brihadeshwar Temple, built about 1000 years ago in the 11th century, is in Dravidian style. The temple complex has many temples with high gopurams and huge towers.?