Planning a weekend getaway? Tanjore will mesmerise you with its complex architecture
ET Bureau|
Oct 05, 2017, 05.15 AM IST
THANJAVUR
Region: Tamil Nadu
Thanjavur or Tanjore remains the cultural capital of Tamil Nadu. Also, referred to as ‘the City of Temples’, it has several structures of historic relevance.
Brahadeeswarar temple stands testimony to the wealth and might of the Chola dynasty, which ruled between 11th and 14th century. Thanjavur Palace, Siva Ganga Garden, Guru Alangudi Temple, Vellai Puliar Temple, Schwartz Church, Vijaynagar Fort and Saraswathi Mahal Library, Sangeetha Mahal are some of the main tourist attractions.
Thanjavur also serves as the base for the Tyagaraja Aradhana, a music festival held every year during the months of January and February. The eponymous Thanjavur painting, which is a major form of classical South Indian painting, remains world renowned. The city is also an important centre for silk weaving and manufacture of musical instruments. The silk sarees produced here remain known for their quality and perfection
Region: Tamil Nadu
Thanjavur or Tanjore remains the cultural capital of Tamil Nadu. Also, referred to as ‘the City of Temples’, it has several structures of historic relevance.
Brahadeeswarar temple stands testimony to the wealth and might of the Chola dynasty, which ruled between 11th and 14th century. Thanjavur Palace, Siva Ganga Garden, Guru Alangudi Temple, Vellai Puliar Temple, Schwartz Church, Vijaynagar Fort and Saraswathi Mahal Library, Sangeetha Mahal are some of the main tourist attractions.
Thanjavur also serves as the base for the Tyagaraja Aradhana, a music festival held every year during the months of January and February. The eponymous Thanjavur painting, which is a major form of classical South Indian painting, remains world renowned. The city is also an important centre for silk weaving and manufacture of musical instruments. The silk sarees produced here remain known for their quality and perfection
