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Thanjavur rose to glory during the later Chola
reign between the 10th and the 14th Centuries and became a centre
of learning and culture. It is the headquarters of the disrict
of the same name. Thanjavur district, the ' Rice Bowl ' of Tamil
Nadu, is also known for its exquisite handicrafts, bronzes and
South Indian Musical Instruments.
The Tamil University, set up recently is situated
here and is devoted to the growth of Tamil literature and language.
And Poompuhar Handicrafts is the famous shoppping place here.
General
Information
| Area |
29.24
sq. kms. |
| Population |
2,00,216
( 1991 census ) |
| Altitude |
59
metres |
| Climate |
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Summer
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Winter
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| Rainfall |
111.37
cms average |
| Clothing
|
Tropical
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| Season |
Throughout
the year |
| Languages
spoken |
Tamil,
English and Marathi |
Places
of interest
Sri
Brihadeeswara
Built by the great Chola King, Raja Raja 1 in the 10th century
AD is an outstanding example of the Chola architecture.
The Palace
The palace near the temple is a vast building of masonry built
partly by the Nayaks around 1550 AD and party by the Marathas.
Art
Gallery
In the Palace there are a number of granite and bronze statues
of the Chola period. Timings : 9.00 - 13.00 hrs. Wednesday Holiday.
Hall
of Music
Also in the Palace is an acoustically perfect ancient music
hall.
Schwartz
Church
( In the Palace garden ) Built in 1779 AD by Rajah Serfoji in
token of his affection for the Rev. C.V Schwartz of the Danish
mission.
Sivaganga
Tank
Situated near the palace this tank is known for its sweet
water.
Tamil
University ( 7 kms )
Established in 1981, is engaged in research and advanced studies
in Tamil.
Excursions
Thirukandiyur
( 10 Kms
)
Temples of Brahmasirekandeswarar and Harshavimochana Perumal.
Kumbakonam
(
36 Kms)
Famous for Sarangapani, Kumbeswarar, Nageswarar, and the Ramaswamy
temples. Mahamagam congregation takes place once in 12 years;
last held in 1992. Major water bird sanctuaries in India. The
birds migrate here every year from November to February, from
all over the world.
Swamimalai
( 32 Kms)
One of the six Abodes (Arupadaiveedu ) dedicated to Lord Subramanya.
Darasuram
(
34 Kms)
This temple dedicated to Lord Siva, was built by Rajendra Chola.
Daraswaram is also a silk weaving centre.
Thirubuvanam
( 45 Kms )
13th Centuary Chola temple dedicated to Lord Siva.
Thiruvaiyaru
( 13 Kms )
Where the famous Saint Thyagaraja lived and attained Samadhi.
Music festival is held here every January in honour of the saint
composer.
Manora
( 65 Kms )
The 8-Storey victory tower was built by Rajah Serfoji in 1814
to commemorate the victory of the British over Napoleon Bonaparte
at Waterloo.
Tiruvarur
( 55 Kms )
The Thyagarajaswami Temple here has the biggest temple chariot
in Tamil Nadu. This is the birth place of Saint Thyagaraja -
one of the musical Trinity. Arulmigu Thyagarajaswamy Car Festival
is celebrated in March -April .Boating at Kamalalayam Temple
Tank is organised by Tamilnadu Tourism Development Corporation
Ltd. from April 1997.
Festivals
| Sri
Thyagaraja Aradhana Musical Festival |
January.
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| Pongal
(Tourist) Festival |
14th to 16th January. |
| Maham
Festival in Kumbakonam |
February & March once in 12yrs ( Last Held - 1992 )
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| Arulmigu
Thyagarajaswamy Car Festival |
March. |
| Muthupallakku
Thiruvizha |
May. |
| Annai
Velankanni Festival |
August & September. |
| Raja
Raja Chola's Birthday Sathaya Thiruvizha |
October every year. |
| Nagore
Kandoori Festival |
December. |
Other
Festivals
How
to get there ?
Air
The
nearest Airport Tiruchirapalli is 58 kms. and is connected by
Indian Airlines and Air Lanka with Srilanka. Indian Airlines
also be connects Trichy with Madurai and Chennai directly.
Rail
Thanjavur is connected by rail with Trichy, Madurai, Nagore
and Chennai directly.
Road
Thanjavur is connected with all major cities.
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