THANJAVUR - TAMIL NADU
Thanjavur is a city in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Its many temples include the 11th-century Brihadeeswarar Temple, a vast Chola dynasty–era complex with a frescoed interior. Thanjavur Maratha Palace is home to the centuries-old Saraswathi Mahal Library, with palm-leaf manuscripts, and Thanjavur Art Gallery, with bronze statues. Tamil University Museum displays coins, folk artifacts, and musical instruments. Thanjavur (Tanjavur or Tanjore) is a temple site in the Tamil Nadu region of southern India. Thanjavur was the capital of the great Chola (Cola) king Rajaraja I, and it was he who commissioned the site's magnificent temple, the Brihadishvara, in the early 11th century CE.
Thanjavur District is the Rice Bowl of Tamil Nadu. The Big Temple and the other famous temples in the district are known all over the world. Thanjavur was the cultural capital of the country in 1790. Thanjavur gained prominence during the period of Chola Kings, who made it their capital. Thereafter, it was ruled by Nayaks and Maratta Kings, who nurtured art and culture. The cultural, architectural, and scholarly pursuits of these rulers are reflected in the great monuments like Grand Anaicut, Big Temple and Serfoji Mahal Library, etc. in the district.
Thanjavur district stands unique from time immemorial for its agricultural activities and is rightly acclaimed as the Granary of South India lying in the deltaic region of the famous river Cauvery and crisscrossed by a lengthy network of irrigation canals, this coastal district abounds in green paddy fields, tall coconut groves, vast gardens of mango and plantain trees and other verdant vegetation. Various testimonials available in the ancient Tamil literature referring to the Cauvery as possessing the sanctity of the Ganges in conformity with the legendry and mythological stories attributed to its divine origin, rightly point out why the river is popularly called the ' Mother Cauvery' and its sacredness is evident from 'Kaviri-Thala-Puranam'. The river has also been named 'Ponni' because it is yielding 'pon' -Gold in the form of paddy. That is why it is said with pride that every iota of the earth of Thanjavur is equal to an iota of gold. The tillers in Tamil literature have been rightly called 'Kauvirippudhalvars' - the sons of the Cauvery as they alone are worthy of this title for the rich production of grains in this fertile soil.
Area: 128 km²
Elevation: 88 m
Weather: 35 °C, Wind S at 18 km/h, 52% Humidity
Region: Cauvery Delta
Area code: 04362
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Package G N G RRTJ 1: 1 Night 2 Days Stay in Home Stay Near Somehwaram+ Sightseeing of Thanjavur Maratha Palace +Breakfast + Dinner
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Package G N G RRCTMTRKM 2: 1 Night Stay in Rameshwaram + 1 Night Stay in Kumbakonam + 1 Night Stay in Thanjavur - 1 Night Stay in Trichy + Sight Seeing Places + Aarti + Darshan + Breakfast + Dinner
Package G N G RRCTMTRKM 3: 1 Night Stay in Chidambaram + 1 Night Stay in Thanjavur + 1 Night Stay in Madurai + 1 Night Stay in Rameswaram + 1 Night Stay in Trichy - 1 Night Stay in Mahabalipuram + Shight Seeing Places + Aarti + Darshn + Breakfast + Dinner
Package G N G RRCTMTRKM 4: 1 Night Stay in Chidambaram + 1 Nights Stay in Thanjavur + 1 Night Stay in Madurai + 1 Night Stay in Rameswaram + 1 Night Stay in Trichy - Mahabalipuram - Kanchipuram + Shight Seeing Places + Aarti + Darshn + Breakfast + Dinner.
THANJAVUR DAY PACKAGES
Package G N G RRTJ 1: 1 Day Brihadeeshwara Temple in Thanjavur + Local Sightseeing Tour by Cab + Pickup & Drop By Cab Thanjavur Bus Stand
Package G N G RRTJ 2: 1 Day Adi Kumbeswarar Temple in Thanjavur + Local Sightseeing Tour by Cab + Pickup & Drop By Cab Thanjavur Railway Station
Package G N G RRTJ 3: 1 Day The Great Living Chola Temple in Thanjavur + Local Sightseeing Tour by Cab + Pickup & Drop By Cab From Homestay
Package G N G RRTJ 4: 1 Day Ramaswamy Temple + Local Sightseeing Tour by Cab + Pickup & Drop By Cab From Homestay
Package G N G RRTJ 5: 1 Day Naganathaswamy Temple + Local Sightseeing Tour by Cab + Pickup & Drop By Cab From Hotel
Package G N G RRTJ 6: 1 Day Mahalingeswarar Timple + Local Sightseeing Tour by Cab + Pickup & Drop By Cab From Railway Station
Package G N G RRTJ 7: 1 Day Aiyarappan Temple + Local Sightseeing Tour by Cab + Pickup & Drop By Cab From Bus Stand
Package G N G RRTJ 8: 1 Day Ariavatesvara Temple + Local Sightseeing Tour by Cab + Pickup & Drop By Cab From Homestay
Package G N G RRTJ 9: 1 Day Thisrunallar Temple + Local Sightseeing Tour by Cab + Pickup & Drop By Cab From Hotel
HOW TO REACH THANJAVUR
BY AIR
The nearest airport is at Trichy, about 55 km from Thanjavur. The airport is well connected by flights to Indian as well as international cities. From the airport, taxi services are available for Thanjavur.
BY TRAIN
The nearest major railhead is also at Trichy. Trichy Junction is an important railway station on the Thiruvananthapuram–Chennai route. Trains from Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Coimbatore, Rameswaram, Varanasi, Mysore, Tirupati, etc. halt at the station. From the station, one can hire a taxi for Thanjavur.
BY BUS
Thanjavur is well connected by road to other cities of Tamil Nadu. Buses ply regularly from Thiruvananthapuram, Kanyakumari, Madurai, Chennai and other cities of Tamil Nadu. Private buses ply regularly from Bengaluru too.
WHEN TO VISIT THANJAVUR
MARCH TO MAY: Keep an umbrella handy visit the sherbet shop in keezhavaasal for their special summer drink. May Summers are typically hot and dry. The onset of summer i.e. the month of March is quite good for travel, though the months of April and May are peak summer months and generally considered off season. There may be sporadic mango showers
JUNE TO NOVEMBER: June marks the beginning of Monsoon season in Thanjavur and it lasts till September. Heavy rainfall is experienced by the region in the months of July and August.
DECEMBER TO FEBRUARY : Winter months are the most ideal to visit Thanjavur. The days are warm, though not humid and nights are cool. Thanjavur has a lush abundance of greenery and winter is the best period to photoshoot the most amazing natural wonders of the region.
TOP PLACES TO VISIT IN THANJAVUR
1. Brihadeeswara Temple
2. Gangaikonda Cholapuram
3. Brihadeeswarar Temple
4. Punnainallur Mariamman Koil
5. Thirunallar Temple
6. Swami Malai Temple
7. Chandra Sthalam Thingalur (Kailasanthar) Temple
8. Thenkudi Thittai Sree Vashisteswarar Temple- Guru Stalam
9. Kal Garuda Perumal Koil
10. Thanjavur Royal Palace and Art Gallery
11. The Serfoji Sarasvati Mahal Library
12. Keelaperumpallam Temple
13. Thiruvalanchuzhi
14. Thirumananjeri Temple
15. Bangaru Kamakshi Temple
BEST PLACES TO STAY IN THANJAVUR
1. Sangam Hotel
2. Hotel Parisutham
3. Hotel Gnanam
4. Svatma
5. Tanjore Hi Hotel
6. Lakshmi Hotel
7. Hotel Naadi Stayinn by Abedrooms
8. A.S.K Residency
9. Barnabas Homestay
10. Hotel Balaji Inn
WHERE TO EAT IN THANJAVUR
1. Sree Ariya Bhavan
2. Sathars
3. Hotel Gnanam
4. Krishna Bhavan
5. Aaharam
6. Vasantha Bhavan
7. TanCafe
8. Nandhis Homely Restaurant
9. Navaab The Multi Cuisine Restaurant
10. Fortune Pandiyan Hotel
HOMESTAY IN THANJAVUR
1. Sri Muthu Residency AC
2. Hotel Victoriyah
3. Abi's Inn
4. Hotel Green Palace
5. Rams Inn
6. Chidambara Vilas-Luxury Heritage Resort
7. Lakshmi Hotel
8. Hotel Kasi Inn
9. Grand Ashok
10. Hotel Ramanath
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THANJAVUR
QUESTION: What is Thanjavur famous for?
ANSWER: Tanjore, a unique painting style is one of the most cherished arts of this place. It is also known for originating a percussion instrument, Thavil used in classical music of India. Known as the cultural capital of Tamil Nadu, it is famous for ancient temples and exquisite handicrafts.
QUESTION: Which caste is majority in Thanjavur?
ANSWER: Among Hindus, Paraiyars (310,391), Vanniyars (135,406), Vellalars (212,168), Kallars (188,463), Devendrakula Velalar (159,855), Muthurajas (137,216), and Brahmins (118,882) were the most numerous. Kallars were mainly found in the western part of Thanjavur and Pattukkottai taluks.
QUESTION: What language is spoken in Thanjavur?
ANSWER: Thanjavur Marathi, also commonly spelled as Tanjore Marathi, is a dialect of Marathi spoken by Thanjavur Maharashtrians who migrated south, along with Shivaji's half brother Venkoji, to the areas surrounding the city of Thanjavur in India, back in the 17th century.
QUESTION: What is the history of Thanjavur?
ANSWER: Thanjavur (Tanjavur or Tanjore) is a temple site in the Tamil Nadu region of southern India. Thanjavur was the capital of the great Chola (Cola) king Rajaraja I, and it was he who commissioned the site's magnificent temple, the Brihadishvara, in the early 11th century CE.
QUESTION: Who built Thanjavur temple?
ANSWER: Kunjara Mallan Raja Raja Perunthachan
QUESTION: Who is the current king of Thanjavur?
ANSWER: Pratap Sinha Rajebhosle, prince of the royal family of Thanjavur, is doing his bit to preserve the history of his lineage
QUESTION: Who built Thanjavur Maratha Palace?
ANSWER: The Tanjore Palace or the Thanjavur Maratha Palace Complex, on the east main street, was initially constructed by Thanjavur Nayak kings. Within the palace complex exists a small bell tower and the renowned Saraswathi Mahal Library.
QUESTION: How Thanjavur got its name?
ANSWER: According to local legend, the word Thanjavur is derived from “Tanjan”, an Asura (giant) in Hindu who was killed in what is now Thanjavur by the Hindu god Neelamegha Perumal, a form of Vishnu. The word Thanjavur is indeed a Tamil name. “Than”-cold, “chei”-farmland, “ur”- city means city surrounded by cold farmlands.
QUESTION: Which river flows near Thanjavur?
ANSWER: The Vennar River or Vennaaru is a river and distributary of the Kaveri River in the Kaveri delta. It flows through the Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, and Nagapattinam districts of Tamil Nadu
