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Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur, India, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is considered to be one of the finest examples of Chola architecture. The temple was built in the 11th century by King Raja Raja Chola I and is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva.

The Brihadeeswarar Temple is a massive stone structure with a large dome on top. The dome is made from a single block of granite and weighs over 80 tons. The temple is also decorated with elaborate carvings and sculptures.

The Brihadeeswarar Temple is a popular tourist destination and is also a place of worship for Hindus around the world. It is a significant example of Indian culture and architecture.

The temple's library is home to a collection of over 10,000 palm-leaf manuscripts, many of which are religious texts. The scrolls are written in Tamil, the language of the Chola dynasty.
Brihadeeswarar Temple scrolls.

Brihadeeswarar Temple scrolls are stored in a special room in the library that is designed to protect them from humidity and pests. The scrolls are also regularly inspected and cleaned to ensure their preservation.

The Brihadeeswarar Temple's collection of scrolls is an important resource for scholars of Tamil literature and history. The scrolls provide valuable insights into the culture and religion of the Chola dynasty. Many of these historical scrolls can be found online in the World Library Millennium collection, worldlibrary.org.

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