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Tanjore
The city of Trichy lies 65 kms away from tanjore. It is also the nearest airport. Sityated in the Tiruchirapalli district and on the banks of the river Kaveri (also spelt as Cauvery).
It is a traditional city known primarily for industries,
educational institutions and most importantly, temples Tanjore Travel Tours Guide .
Madurai is situated approximately at a distance of 200 kms from tanjore. Madurai had been the capital of the Pandyan Empire till around the 14th century AD Tanjore Travel Tours Guide .
Located on the banks of the Vaigai River, Madurai is not only the oldest but also the largest city in Tamil Nadu. It is particularly famous for the Meenaxi Temple Tanjore Travel Tours Guide .
Thanjavur in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu is known as the Rice Bowl of Tamil Nadu.
Thanjavur was the cultural capital of the country in 1790.
The city gained prominence during the period of Chola Kings, who made it their capital.
Thereafter, it was ruled by Nayaks and Maratha Kings, during whose time the art and culture of the place gained new heights.
The cultural, the architectural and the scholarly pursuits of these rulers are reflected in the great monuments like Grand Anaicut, Big Temple and Serfoji Mahal Library etc. in the district. Tanjore Travel Tours Guide
Brihadishwara Temple in ThanjavurThe temples of Thanjavur are famous all over the world for their unique style. Magnificent temples still bear witness to the splendour of Chola architecture Tanjore Travel Tours Guide .
Today, Thanjavur is a little town set amidst the lush rice fields of the Cauvery delta.
Sri Brahadeeswarar Temple
Built by the great Chola King, Raja Raja I in the 10th Century AD is an outstanding example of Chola architecture. Thanjavur's crowning glory is its Brihadeeshwara temple with its 66.5 m high 'srivimana' dominating The Town Tanjore Shopping Guide. The monolithic granite block that forms a cupola on the top, Weights 81.3 tones, reflecting he architectural prowess of the Chola builders Tanjore Shopping Guide.
The Palace
The Palace near the temple is a vast building of masonry built partly by the Nayaks around 1550 AD and partly by the Marathas. There is one acoustically perfect ancient music hall in the palace. Nearby is a tank Sivaganga, known for its sweet water Tanjore Shopping Guide..
Art Gallery
In the Palace there are a number of granite and bronze statues of the Chola period. The collection here is awe-inspiring.
Saraswathi Mahal Library
In another section of the Palace is the library where over 30,000 palm leaf and paper manuscripts in India and European languages are preserved Tanjore Shopping Guide..
Thanjavurs is an established center of learning and its Saraswati Mal Library instituted by the Maratha ruler Serfoji, has an extensive collection of over 30,000 manuscript, palm leaf inscriptions and books Tanjore Shopping Guide..
Schwartz Church
Indian historical sculpture monument - ThanjavurBuilt in 1779 AD by Rajah Serfoji in token of his affection for the Rev.C.V.Schwartz of the Danish mission.
Thiruvaiyaru
At a distance of 13 kms is Thiruvaiyaru, which is place where famous Thyagaraja lived and attained eternity. A music festival is held here every January in honour of the saint Tanjore Shopping Guide.
Accommodation
At Thanjavur accommodation is easily available. There are several hotels that offer comfort stay for the various travelers to Thanjavur and suit every pocket. Hygienic and delectable food is available at reasonable rates.
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