Temples were built for religious and spiritual activities, worship, and sacrifice. In India, there are numerous magnificent temples. Tanjore Big Temple is one of the most ancient and popular. It is one of the most visited and ancient temples in India, located on the south bank of the Cauvery River in Trichy, Tamil Nadu. Raja Raja the Great (985-1014 AD) built the Brihadeeshwara Temple (or Rajarajeshvara) in Tanjore, the Chola dynasty's capital. The temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, dates from the 10th century.

They are a magnificent innovative achievement in the architectural conception of the Dravida temples' pure form. This innovative architectural style, known as the Dravidadesha style, was practised only in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu during various dynasties. It was built over a six-year period out of granite stone and reflects the Chola kingdom's success and wealth. It is still a mystery how it was built and how the construction was carried out without technology 1000 years ago. Every time they visit the temple, people are amused by its construction.