The home of Carnatic music, musical instruments, dance and traditional handicrafts. Thanjavur is famous for the Brahadeeswarar Temple which is the World Heritage site. The temple, constructed more than thousand years ago by the Chola King Raja , is an architectural marvel.
The town of Thanjavur is also headquarters of the district of the same name. The district is known as the granary of Tamil Nadu. The Art Gallery and the Saraswathi Mahal Library in the palace are also well known places of interest. excursions include Thiruvaiyaru, Thirukandiyur, Kumbakonam, swamimalai, thirubuvanam and Darasuram, all within 40kms.
At Gangaikondacholapuram ( 71kms ) is a temple ( akin to the one in Thanjavur) dedicated to lord Siva; Nagore ( 85kms) is renowned pilgrim center for Muslims; Velankanni ( 90kms) is sacred place for Christians . But people from all faiths congregate in the 2 shrines.
access : Thiruchirappalli ( 60kms) is the nearest airport. Thanjavur is well connected with other cities by broad gauge rail route.
The town of Thanjavur is also headquarters of the district of the same name. The district is known as the granary of Tamil Nadu. The Art Gallery and the Saraswathi Mahal Library in the palace are also well known places of interest. excursions include Thiruvaiyaru, Thirukandiyur, Kumbakonam, swamimalai, thirubuvanam and Darasuram, all within 40kms.
At Gangaikondacholapuram ( 71kms ) is a temple ( akin to the one in Thanjavur) dedicated to lord Siva; Nagore ( 85kms) is renowned pilgrim center for Muslims; Velankanni ( 90kms) is sacred place for Christians . But people from all faiths congregate in the 2 shrines.
access : Thiruchirappalli ( 60kms) is the nearest airport. Thanjavur is well connected with other cities by broad gauge rail route.
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