Thanjavur

Thanjavur is one of the oldest cities of South India and has significance in Dravidian history and is known as the Rice Bowl of Tamil Nadu. Thanjavur was the royal city of the cholas, Nayaks and the Mahrattas. Thanjavur has a rich historical background and it is a prism of ancient as well as the modern South Indian civilisation. Thanjavur was once the stronghold of Great Cholas and then Marathas. Since then Thanjavur has been one of the Chief Political, cultural and religious centres of South India. Thanjavur is a home of about 90 beautiful temples which are popular throughout the country. Thanjavur (Tanjore) became a major town during the rule of the Chola Kings from the 11th to the 14th Century. Apart form rising to glory this place became a great seat of learning and culture. The town, Thanjavur, is the head-quarters of the District.

Thanjavur is close to Tiruchirappalli of just an hour’s travel with 56 kilometres between the towns. The town is properly led with good rod and railway transport facilities. The nearest airport is in Tiruchirappalli.

Attractions at Thanjavur

• Manora
• Archaeological Museum
• Tamil University Museum
• Saraswathi Mahal Library
• Sivaganga Garden
• Pattukottai Kalyanasundaram Mani Mandapam
• Rajarajan Memorial Hall
• THANJAVUR PAINTINGS