| States of
India-Andhra
Pradesh-
Thanjavur |
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Introduction :
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Thanjavur District is the Rice Bowl of Tamil Nadu. The Big Temple and the
other famous temples in the district are known all over the world.
Thanjavur was the cultural capital of the country in 1790. Thanjavur
gained prominence during the period of Chola Kings, who made it as their
capital. Thereafter, it was ruled by Nayaks and Maratta Kings, who
nurtured art and culture. The world famous Brihadeeswara temple is
situated here. It is built by Raja Chola The empire builder in the early
Dravidian style. Thanjavur back to its past glory in the information
age. Thanjavur is still the center of all the classical arts and music. |
| Area |
29.24 sq. kms |
| Temperature |
Summer : Max 36.6 °C, Min 32.5
°C.
Winter : Max 23.5°C, Min 22.8 °C. |
| Language |
Tamil, English and Marathi |
| STD Code |
0427 |
| Rainfall |
111.37 mm average |
| Best Time to Visit |
Throughout the year |
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How to get there :
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Air: Nearest airport Tiruchirapalli- 54 kms is connected with Cochin &
Madras.
Rail: Directly connected to Tiruchirapalli, Madurai, Madras and
Chidambaram
Road: Chidambaram- 113 kms, Kanyakumari- 394 kms, Kumbakonam- 38
kms, Madras- 310 kms, Madurai- 159 kms, Pudukkotai- 58 kms, Rameshwaram- 222
kms, Tiruchirapalli- 54 kms.
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Places to Visit : |
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Sri Brahadeeswarar Temple |
The Palace |
Art Gallery |
Saraswati Mahal Library |
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Thanjavur Temple |
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Excursions : |
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Thirukandiyur |
Kumbakonam |
Swamimalai |
Nagore |
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Manora |
Thirunallar |
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Shopping : |
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The Tirumala thanjavur Devasthanam produces, distributes and markets the
cassettes in video & audio formats of Vedas, Sankirtanas, Pravachanams.
In thanjavur works on Woodcarving, Paper pulps, Kalamkari are available
along with Whitewood toys. Traditional Tanjore style Gold leaf Paintings
which are done up at Madanapalli town are also popular in thanjavur
outlets. These paintings have mythological themes as their motifs |
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Accommodations : |
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Hotel Sangam |
Hotel Jennys Residency |
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