Thanjavur - 6 Attractions You Must Visit
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About Thanjavur
Major rice producing district of Tamil Nadu Hence it is also named as Rice Bowl of Tamil Nadu. Because the strong fertile region lies in the Kaveri river delta.
Types of Attractions in Thanjavur
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List of Attractions in Thanjavur
Brihadeeswara Temple
Hindu Temples
It is a peerless piece of architecture and represents the culture during Chola Dynasty in India. Moreover, it is a significant Hindu Temple built in ancient times.
Kumbakonam Temples
Hindu Temples
Notable Architectures
Kumbhakonam is one of the ancient temple towns of Tamilnadu, flanked by the two rivers Cauvery and Arasalar. The grandeur of Tamil Nadu can be seen in the marvelous architectures and temples here. Many of the religious sites in Kumbakonam are dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva. There are around 188 sites in Kumbakonam.
Manora Fort (மனோரா கோட்டை)
Forts
Notable Architectures
Manora Fort principally adopts its name “Manora”, from the corresponding English word “Minaret”. From the nearest shore, the hexagonal tower, which is built within the fort, is an 8-storied building, which is about 23-meters tall, looking over the majestic Bay of Bengal.
Maratha Palace
Palaces
Notable Architectures
The Thanjavur Maratha Palace Complex, known locally as Aranmanai, is the official residence of the Bhonsle family who ruled over the Tanjore region from 1674 to 1855.
Saraswathi Mahal Library
Outdoors- Other
Saraswathi Mahal Library or Tanjore Maharaja Serfoji's Saraswathi Mahal Library is located in Thanjavur (Tanjore), Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the oldest libraries in Asia, and has on display a rare collection of Palm leaf manuscripts and paper written in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Marathi, English and a few other languages indigenous to India.
Shri Airavatesvara Temple
Hindu Temples
This is a Hindu temple of Dravidian architecture and also this is a UNESCO world heritage site.
Map of attractions in Thanjavur
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