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MOTHER'S SHRINE:
The shrine dedicated to Parvathi goes by a special name. Originally this deity called
Perianayaki was in a garden lying to the north of temple. During the Nayak regime it
was transferred to this grand shrine built in the first prakara. The huge idol
facing the south has unusual charm and it bends the heads in reverence at its first sight
itself. The sculptural adornments
of the walls, pillars, ceiling of this mini-shrirni are extremely
grand and speak of the patron's devotion and dedication
to arts Through it is an integral part of Brihadeeswaralayam,
daily and periodical worship are offered with
elaborate rituals.
It
lies to the west of bus stand of Tanjore rest while capital of Cholas, accessible
by walk or four wheelers.
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