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Thanjaavur also known as Tanjore,is celebrated for its big Temple,dedicated to Shiva.It is the highly fertile delta of the Cavery River and the capital of the Cholas during their supremacy.

Tanjore District is Known as the ‘rice Bowl ‘ of Tamilnadu.

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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
Brihadeeswara Temple
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The Brihadishwara Temple (or Brihadeeswara temple) built by Rajaraja Chola during the 11th century [4]. The Brihadishwara Temple, also known as the Big Temple, is one of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The temple is enclosed in two courts, surmounted by a lofty tower and including...
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Location:   The place is located in Tamilnadu. About: A must visit spot for all tourists travelling Tanjore, which was once the site of dance and music performances in the palace. It has been strategically designed to man oeuvre sound and avoid amplification. This is where...
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Location: The place is located on the East Main Road, Tanjore, Tamil Nadu. About: The former palace is a massive neglected compound with towers and courtyards. The Art Gallery houses an impressive collection of bronze and stone statues. This collection of buildings is worth a...
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Location: Thanjavur, Tamilnadu. About: This temple is dedicated to Lord Buddha/Mercury. ‘Wednesday’ is the special day here in this temple and special poojas and other rituals are during every Wednesdays. Among the idols and images of all the Hindu gods present here,...
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Location: Thanjavur, TamilNadu. About: The church was constructed by the Danish missionary ‘Christian Friendrich Schwart’ in the year 1779. This church was built during the period of Marathas. There are no pets allowed in this church and it is open from 0600 hours to...
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Location: Thanjavur, TamilNadu. About: A recreational park located in the city of Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu is a popular destination which adjoins the Brahadeeswarar temple was created as a people’s park by the Thanjavur municipality in the year 1871-1872. During the period of...
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Location: Situated at a distance of two kilometers from the Brahadeeswarar temple, this fort is located in the city of Thanjavur, TamilNadu. About: Not only popular in Thanjavur, but one of the famous historical monuments in the history of India. The fort was built in the early...