Thanjavur - 6 Attractions You Must Visit

Types of Attractions in Thanjavur

Hindu Temples (3)

Notable Architectures (3)

Forts (1)

Outdoors - Other (1)

Palaces (1)

Popular Activities And Trips in Thanjavur

List of Attractions in Thanjavur

Brihadeeswara Temple

Hindu Temples

It is a peerless piece of architecture and represents the culture during Chola Dynasty in India. Moreover, it is a significant Hindu Temple built in ancient times.

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Kumbakonam Temples

Hindu Temples

Notable Architectures

Kumbhakonam is one of the ancient temple towns of Tamilnadu, flanked by the two rivers Cauvery and Arasalar. The grandeur of Tamil Nadu can be seen in the marvelous architectures and temples here. Many of the religious sites in Kumbakonam are dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva. There are around 188 sites in Kumbakonam.

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Manora Fort (மனோரா கோட்டை)

Forts

Notable Architectures

Manora Fort principally adopts its name “Manora”, from the corresponding English word “Minaret”. From the nearest shore, the hexagonal tower, which is built within the fort, is an 8-storied building, which is about 23-meters tall, looking over the majestic Bay of Bengal.

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Maratha Palace

Palaces

Notable Architectures

The Thanjavur Maratha Palace Complex, known locally as Aranmanai, is the official residence of the Bhonsle family who ruled over the Tanjore region from 1674 to 1855.

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Saraswathi Mahal Library

Outdoors - Other

Saraswathi Mahal Library or Tanjore Maharaja Serfoji's Saraswathi Mahal Library is located in Thanjavur (Tanjore), Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the oldest libraries in Asia, and has on display a rare collection of Palm leaf manuscripts and paper written in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Marathi, English and a few other languages indigenous to India.

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Shri Airavatesvara Temple

Hindu Temples

This is a Hindu temple of Dravidian architecture and also this is a UNESCO world heritage site.

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