A 30-Ton Statue Carved from a Single Stone

This is the famous Nandi statue here. It's carved out of single granite stone.

It weighs almost 30 tons and has got a height of six meters. This is the second

largest Nandi statue in India. Tongue of this statue is touching the nose.

This might be symbolizing the kejri mudra of yoga. On the roof, you can see the

famous Tanjavur paintings.There are some details missing, but still,

the colors look vibrant and bright, even after a thousand years. As we go inside

the temple, the Shiva Linga here is one of the biggest in India. It's carved out

of single granite stone and it has got a height of 14 feet and a width of 8 feet.