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    Thanjavur. /  10.787000°N 79.137806°E  / 10.787000; 79.137806. Thanjavur ( Tamil: [t̪aɲdʑaːʋuːɾ] ), also known as Thanjai, previously known as Tanjore, [1] is a city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is the 11th biggest city in Tamil Nadu. Thanjavur is an important center of southern Indian religion, art, and architecture.

  2. Brihadishvara Temple, also called Rajarajesvaram or Peruvudaiyar Kovil, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. 2. Gangaikonda Cholapuram. UNESCO heritage site, well maintained and every individual carry the pride in thier face while into the structures. 3.

  3. Thanjavur (Tanjore) Here are the ochre foundation blocks of perhaps the most remarkable civilisation of Dravidian history, one of the few kingdoms to expand Hinduism beyond India, a bedrock for aesthetic styles that spread from Madurai to the Mekong. A dizzying historical legacy was forged from Thanjavur, capital of the great Chola empire ...

    • Marvel at the Architecture of the Big Temple. It's officially called the Brihadeshwara temple, but there's an obvious reason why this temple is colloquially known as the Big Temple (Periya Kovil in the local language).
    • Get the Blessings of Lord Shiva. King Raja Raja I was an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva, Hinduism's powerful god of creation and destruction. The Big Temple and Lord Shiva's bull aren't the only things that are notably large.
    • Have an Encounter with Royalty. Thanjavur’s other major landmark is the rambling 10-acre Royal Palace Complex, located within walking distance of the Big Temple on East Main Street.
    • See Ancient Sculptures and Bones of a Whale. An art gallery was established in 1951 in part of the palace complex, to ensure that archaeologically important sculptures remained in the area.
  4. Explore the roads from Tanjore to Gangaikonda Cholapuram which was built during medieval India and was erected as the capital of the Cholas. Check into your hotel and enjoy a full course of 'Thanjavur Elai Virundu'. Spend your day roaming around royal palace museum, Tamil Nadu University and the most popular Brihadeeshwara Temple.

  5. Shri Mariamman Kovil Punnainallur, located near Thanjavur in the state of Tamil Nadu, India, is a renowned Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Mariamman. The temple has a rich history and is known for its unique architectural features, reflecting the Dravida style of temple architecture and the cultural heritage of the Chola Empire.

  6. thanjavur. Scattered with gorgeous monuments, a legacy of the mighty Cholas, and ancient temples that are works of art, Thanjavur (popularly called Tanjore), in Tamil Nadu, stands as a glorious tribute to its former kings. At the heart of the town, is the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Brihadeeswarar Temple that was built in the 11th century and ...

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