Thanjavur was once the capital of the Chola Kingdom. The city bloomed during the time of the Marathas and the Nayaks. Thus, one can find many historically rich sites here which take you back into the history of this place. Many temples and relics adorn its land and add to its cultural heritage too. Visit here and enjoy its m'lange of historical as well as modern south Indian civilization.
Here are the top places to visit in Thanjavur:
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The Brahadeeswara temple is a landmark destination in Thanjavur. It was built by Raja Chola- I and flaunts the most unmatched example of the South Indian temple architecture. Its construction marked the victory of the Chola Kingdom. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and brings many of his devotees.
Airavateshwara Temple
Located in Darasuram, the Airavateswara temple is one of the most significant temples dedicated to lord Shiva. It is believed that the white elephant of Lord Shiva worshipped the lord as he was cursed by Sage Durvasa. The temple has many other legends associated with it and remains one of the greatest living Chola temples.
Vijayanagar Fort
This ancient fort is a sprawling complex belonging to the 16th century. While the Nayak rulers started its construction, it was later completed by Maratha kings in early 1550 CE. The fort has numerous places of interest like an unbelievable art gallery with stunning paintings and sculptures, a library and the Sangeeth Mahal and Tanjore Palace.
Thanjavur Royal Palace
This palace is within the Vijaynagara fort complex and was once the residence of the Nayak Kings. The palace features numerous beautiful attractions like Nayak Hall, Saraswati Mahal library and the durbar hall. Visit here to learn about some unseen facts about the Chola kingdom. The durbar hall here was raised by the Marathas using intricate mirror work.
Gangaikonda Temple
This architectural masterpiece is one of the most popular UNESCO's world heritage sites in Tamil Nadu. This thousand years old temple has rich temple carvings and looks majestic in its outlook.
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