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Brihadeeswara Temple

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Places to Visit in Thanjavur

Type: Temple

Brihadeshwar temple or the Big temple is the prime attraction of Thanjavur. Brihadeshwar temple was built in the early 11th century by Rajaraja Chola I. The temple is built in Dravidian style of architecture in granite. Brihadeshwar temple, known also as Rajarajesvaram, is one of the... Read More »

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Thanjavur Royal Palace

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Type: Palace
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Thanjavur Royal Palace is one of the most popular attractions of Thanjavur. Thanjavur Royal Palace, situated within the Vijaynagara Fort complex, was the residence of the Nayak Kings of Thanjavur. The royal palace, built in 16th century, later became the seat of the Maratha rulers of Thanjavur in... Read More »

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Thanjavur Art Gallery

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Type: Art Gallery
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Thanjavur Art Gallery, situated within the Thanjavur Royal Palace, is one of the main attractions of Thanjavur town. Thanjavur Art Gallery, which is housed in the Nayak Hall of the place, has an extensive collection of stone and bronze statues and idols belonging to the Chola period (8th –... Read More »

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Nandi Bull

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Places to Visit in Thanjavur

Type: Idol

The Nandi has always had an important place in Hindu mythology. Here, one can see a massive idol of this divine bull. The Nandi (the divine vehicle of Lord Shiva) is a monolith measuring 12 feet in height, 19.5 feet in length and 18.25 feet in width, and weighing about 25 tons. Some... Read More »

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Grand Anicut

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Places to Visit in Thanjavur

Type: Dam

Grand Anicut is one of the prime destinations of the tourists visiting Thanjavur. Situated nearby Trichy, the Grand Anicut or the Kallanai is one of the heritage sites of Tamil Nadu which is still in use. Grand Anicut was built by the Chola King Karikalan around 1st Century AD on the... Read More »

Airavateswara Temple

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Places to Visit in Thanjavur

Type: Temple

Airavateswara temple is one of the pilgrimage attractions offered by the temple town of Thanjavur. Airavateswara temple, situated nearby Kumbakonam at Darasuram, is dedicated to Lord Airavateshwara or Lord Shiva. As per legends, Airavata, the white elephant who is the vehicle of Lord... Read More »

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Siva Ganga Garden

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Places to Visit in Thanjavur

Type: Garden

Siva Ganga Garden is one of the main attractions of Thanjavur. Siva Ganga garden is located within the Vijaynagara Fort nearby the Thanjavur Palace, towards the North East of Brihadeshwar temple. The garden features a large square tank, built in the 16th century, to provide water to the Thanjavur... Read More »

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Swami Malai Temple

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Places to Visit in Thanjavur

Type: Temple

Swami Malai temple is one of the popular destinations situated in the vicinity of Thanjavur. Swami Malai temple is the fourth one of the Aaru Padai Veedu or the six holy abodes of Lord Murugan, the others being Thiruparamkundram, Thiruchendur, Palani, Thiruthani and Pazhamudhircholai.... Read More »

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Vellai Puliar Temple

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Places to Visit in Thanjavur

Type: Temple

Vellai Puliar temple is one of the ancient temples offered by the temple town of Thanjavur. The name Vellai Puliar denotes that the main idol here, Lord Ganesha, is made of white stone. This temple is noted for its intricate carvings and architectural excellence. Read More »

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Chandra Bagawan temple

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Places to Visit in Thanjavur

Type: Temple

Chandra Bhagwan temple or the Thingalur temple or the Chandra Navagrahastalam is one of the pilgrimage destinations of tourists visiting Thanjavur. Chandra Bhagwan temple is located about 25 km north of Thanjavur, on the Thiruvaiyaru-Kumbakonam route. Chandra Bhagwan temple is one of the... Read More »

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Schwartz Church

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Places to Visit in Thanjavur

Type: Church

Schwartz Church, situated in the proximity of Thanjavur Palace, is one of the attractions of Thanjavur. Schwartz Church was built by Raja Serfoji, the last sovereign ruler of Thanjavur, in the year 1779, to honour the Danish missionary Reverend Frederick Christian Schwartz. Schwartz... Read More »

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Sangeetha Mahal

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Places to Visit in Thanjavur

Type: Palace
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Sangeetha Mahal, situated within the Thanjavur Palace, is one the main attractions of Thanjavur. Sangeetha Mahal or the Hall of Music was built in the early 1600's during the reign of the Nayak King Sevappa Nayak. It was known by the name 'Navaratnamanamaina Nataka Sala' (the Theatre... Read More »

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Vijayanagara Fort

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Places to Visit in Thanjavur

Type: Fort

Vijaynagara Fort is one of the popular historic monuments in Thanjavur. The fort, built in early 1550 AD, is located at a distance of 2 km towards the North East of Brihadeshwar temple or the Big temple. The Nayak king Vijay Raghav constructed a part of Vijaynagara Fort and later it was... Read More »

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Our Lady of Sorrows Church

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Places to Visit in Thanjavur

Type: Church

Our Lady of Sorrows Church, known also as Viagula Madha Church, is a prominent attraction of Thanjavur. This is the oldest church in Thanjavur District, which is believed to have been erected even before the period of Veramamunivar or Constanzo Beschi (1740 A. D.), an Italian Jesuit priest and... Read More »

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Aalangudi Temple

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Places to Visit in Thanjavur

Type: Temple

Aalangudi Temple or Arulmigu Abathsagayeswarar temple or Guru Navagrahasthalam is one of the attractions situated in the vicinity of the temple town of Thanjavur. Aalangudi temple is dedicated to Lord Guru Bhagavan or Lord Dakshinamurthy or Lord Brahaspati, who is one of the Navagrahas, commonly... Read More »

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Thirumananjeri Temple

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Places to Visit in Thanjavur

Type: Temple

Thirumananjeri temple is one of the pilgrim destinations offered by Thanjavur town, which is located about 3 km to the west of Kuthalam village of Thanjavur District. It is believed that the wedding of Lord Shiva and Parvathi took place at this place and hence the name Thirumananjeri temple,... Read More »

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Thiruvanajozhi Temple

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Places to Visit in Thanjavur

Type: Temple

Thiruvanajozhi temple is one of the attractions offered by Thanjavur. Thiruvanajozhi temple, situated on the outskirts of Thanjavur town, was built in between 14th to 15th centuries. The temple is noted for its architecture, Swayambhoo Shivalinga and ancient inscriptions. This temple... Read More »

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Suryanaar Koyil

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Places to Visit in Thanjavur

Type: Temple

Suryanaar Koyil or the Surya Navagrahasthalam or the Tirumangalakkudi temple is one of the navagraha temples offered by Thanjavur. Suryanaar Koyil, situated in Tirumangalakkudi village nearby Thanjavur, is dedicated to Lord Suryanarayana or Surya (Sun). Suryanaar Koyil is an... Read More »

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Raahu Temple

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Places to Visit in Thanjavur

Type: Temple

Raahu temple or the Raahu Navagrahasthalam is one of the attractions at the temple town of Thanjavur. Raahu temple, situated about 6 km away from Kumbakonam town at Tirunageswaram, is one among the navagraha temples of Thanjavur. Raahu temple is associated with Lord Rahu, the King of Snakes. Read More »

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The Serfoji Sarasvati Mahal Library

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Places to Visit in Thanjavur

Type: Library

The Serfoji Sarasvati Mahal Library or the Thanjavur Maharaja Serfoji's Sarasvati Mahal Library, situated within the Thanjavur Royal Palace, is one of the prime attractions of Thanjavur. This Library was started as a Royal Library of the Nayak Kings of Thanjavur during 1535 - 1675 AD. Later... Read More »

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Saneeshwaran Temple

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Places to Visit in Thanjavur

Type: Temple

Saneeshwaran Temple or the Shani Navagrahasthalam or the Tirunallar temple is one of the popular navagraha temples situated in the vicinity of Thanjavur. This temple is situated at Tirunallar, which is about 52 km away from Kumbakonam. Saneeshwaran temple, considered amongst the... Read More »

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Kanchanur (Kanjanoor) Temple

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Places to Visit in Thanjavur

Type: Temple

Kanchanur (Kanjanoor) temple or the Sukra Navagrahasthalam is one of the navagraha temples at Thanjavur. Kanchanur Temple, known also as Bhrammapuri or Agnisthalam, is situated in the vicinity of Thiruvavaduthurai near Kumbakonam. Kanchanur Temple, associated with Sukhran or... Read More »

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Pullirukkuvelur Vaideeswaran Kovil

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Places to Visit in Thanjavur

Type: Temple

Pullirukkuvelur Vaideeswaran Kovil, one of the renowned Shivasthalams, is a popular destination of pilgrims visiting the temple town of Thanjavur. Pullirukkuvelur Vaideeswaran Kovil, dedicated to Lord Vaidyanathaswamy (Shiva) is also considered among the navagraha temples as the Angaarakan... Read More »

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Sri Swedharanyeshwarar Temple

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Places to Visit in Thanjavur

Type: Temple

Sri Swedharanyeshwarar temple or the Mercury Temple or the Budha Navagrahasthalam is one of the navagraha temples offered by Thanjavur. Sri Swedharanyeshwarar temple, situated about 23 km way from Mayiladuthurai at Tiruvenkaadu on the Sirkali – Poompuhar road, is the... Read More »

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Keelaperumpallam (Keezhperumpallam) Temple

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Places to Visit in Thanjavur

Type: Temple

Keelaperumpallam (Keezhperumpallam) temple or the Kethu temple or the Kethu Navagrahastalam is one of the navagraha temples offered by the temple town of Thanjavur. Keelaperumpallam temple, associated with Lord Kethu, is situated about 6 km from Thiruvengaadu enroute Poompuhar-Mayiladuthurai... Read More »

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List of best place to see in Thanjavur and Photos of Tourist Attractions in Thanjavur.Brihadeeswara Temple, Thanjavur Royal Palace, Thanjavur Art Gallery, Nandi Bull, Grand Anicut, Airavateswara Temple, Siva Ganga Garden, Swami Malai Temple, Vellai Puliar Temple, Chandra Bagawan temple, Schwartz Church, Sangeetha Mahal, Vijayanagara Fort, Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Aalangudi Temple, Thirumananjeri Temple, Thiruvanajozhi Temple, Suryanaar Koyil, Raahu Temple, The Serfoji Sarasvati Mahal Library.