About Thanjavur
Thanjavur
is 55 km east of Tiruchirappalli. It is the highly fertile delta of the
Cavery River and the capital of the Cholas during their supremacy.
Regional anchorage!
» Air ways : Thanjavur is easily accessible from other cities
of India. In terms of air transport the Tiruchirapalli airport that is 58
kms away from Thanjavur is the nearest.
» Rail ways : Thanjavur is directly connected with Trichy,
Madurai, Nagore, and Madras by rail. The excellent road network links
Thanjavur with the major towns in Tamil Nadu and the neighboring states of
Kerala and Karnataka. Get going to the terrific destination of Thanjavur!
The magnetic pull of the city!
» Sri Bragadeeswarar Temple
Built by the great Chola King, Rajaraja.1 in the 10th century AD is an
outstanding example of Chola architecture.
» The Palace
The Palace near the temple is a vast building of masonry built partly by
the Nayaks around 1550 AD and partly by the Marathas.
» Art Gallery
In the Palace there are a number of granite and bronze statues of the Chola
period. Timings 9 am to 1 pm, 2.pm to 6 pm.
» Saraswathi Mahal Library
In another section of the palace is a library where over 30,000 palm leaves
and paper manuscripts in Indian and European languages are preserved Timings
10 am to 1 pmand 1.30pm to 5.30pm.
» Hall of Music
Also in the Palace is the acoustically perfect ancient music hall.
» Royal Museum
Located in the palace complex, this museum has mixed collections like
manuscripts, weapon dresses, Utensils, Musical instruments used by the Royal
Family of Thanjavur. Timings 9 am to 6 pm.
»
Schwartz Church
Built in 1779 AD by Rajah Serfoji in token of his affection for the Rev.
C.V.Schwartz of the Danish Mission.(In the Palace Garden).
» Sivaganga Tank
Near the Palace is this tank known for its sweet water.
» Rajagopala Beerangi
A very big Beerangi is there in Thanjavur East Kothalam (ramport)of the
Fort. The place is called 'Beerangi Medu'. It has been remarked as "Dasmedu".
Once upon a time that place was used as a Bell announcement stage.
»
Sharja Madi
It is located in the Palace complex. It is opened for Tourists. One can
have panaromic view of Thanjavur city. The wooden Sculptures are inside the
Sharja Madi. Timings 10am to 1pm and 2 pmto 5pm.
» Rajarajan Mani Mandapam
During the 8th World Tamil Conference this Mandapam was built. It is having
a small garden with Children's-play materials. Timings 10 am to 8 pm.
» Rajarajan Museum
Raja Rajan Museum is functioning for the benefit of the Tourists. Located
in the Main mandapam ground floor, it is under the control of the State
Archaeological Department. Timings 10 am to 5 pm.
» Tholkappiyar Sadukkam
During the 8th World Tamil Conference, this Sadukkam(Square) was built. One
can have a panaromic view of Thanjavur Town from the Tower. Timings 9 am to
7 pm.
» Mariamman Temple (Punnai Nallur)
This Temple located 6 kms. away from Thanjavur is dedicated to Goddess
Mariamman. It is one of the local temples in Thanjavur which attracts
Domestic Tourists.
Around Thanjavur
» Naageswaran Temple
It is a place where devotion, mythology and aesthetics form an ideal mix.
Built around 1005 A.D, it is an outstanding symbol of Chola sculpture. It
draws many foreigners keen to interpret the rock wall edicts and study the
sculptures. It is at Kumbakonam, 36 kms from Thanjavur.
» Airavatheeswar Temple
This is an exquisitely built temple located in Dharasuram, 34 kms from
Thanjavur. Dating back to the 12th century AD, the temple has now been
recognised as a world heritage monument by UNESCO.
