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Located in the southern most tip of the country, Thanjavur is situated in the Cauvery delta of the state of Tamil Nadu. Due to its substantial paddy production, the place is popularly referred to as the rice bowl of Tamil Nadu.......Read more on Thanjavur
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Brihadeeswara Temple
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Ranked 1 of 25Places 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...
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Thanjavur Royal Palace
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Ranked 2 of 25Places to Visit in Thanjavur
- Type: Palace
- Entry: Paid
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...
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Thanjavur Art Gallery
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Ranked 3 of 25Places to Visit in Thanjavur
- Type: Art Gallery
- Entry: Paid
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 –...
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Nandi Bull
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Ranked 4 of 25Places 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...
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Grand Anicut
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Ranked 5 of 25Places 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...
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