According to legends, it is believed that King Rajaraja Chola I received a divine command in his dream to build a Shiva temple. To fulfil this he got the Brihadisvara temple constructed in Thanjavur.

According to legends, it is believed that King Rajaraja Chola I received a divine command in his dream to build a Shiva temple. To fulfil this he got the Brihadisvara temple constructed in Thanjavur.