Thanjavur
Travel Information
 The
home of Carnatic music, musical instruments, dance and traditional handicrafts.
Thanjavur is famous for the Brahadeeswarar Temple. The temple, constructed
more than a thousand years ago by the Chola King Raja Rajan is an architect's
marvel. The town of Thanjavur is also the headquarters of the district
of the same name.
The distict is the granary of Tamil Nadu. The Art Gallery and the
Saraswathi Mahal Library are also well known places of interest.
Excursions include Thiruvaiyaru, Thirukandiyur, Kumbakonam, Thirubuvanam
and Darasuram, all within 40 kms.
At Gangaikondacholapuram (71 kms.) is a temple dedicated to Lord
Siva: Nagore (85 kms.) is a renowned pilgrim centre for Muslims;
Velankanni, (90 kms.) is a sacred place for Christians. But people
from all walks of life congregate in the above said two places.
Access :
Tiruchirappalli (60 kms.) is the nearest airport. Thanjavur is on
the Chennai-Tiruchi metre gauge rail route. Express buses connect
Thanjavur to other towns.
General Info. :
Area :
29.24 sq kms.
Population :
200,216 (1991 census)
Altitude :
59 metres
Climate :
Summer : Max. 36°C, Min. 32.5°C
Winter : Max. 23.5°C,
Min. 22.8°C
Rainfall : 111.37
mm average
Season :
Throughout the year
Clothing :
Tropical
Languages :
Tamil, English and Marathi
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