Location: Thanjavur
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Thanjavur, formerly Tanjore, is a city in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Thanjavur is an important center of South Indian religion, art, and architecture. Most of the Great Living Chola Temples, which are UNESCO World Heritage Monuments, are located in and around Thanjavur. The foremost among these, the Brihadeeswara Temple, is located in the centre of the city. Thanjavur is also home to Tanjore painting, a painting style unique to the region.
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1. Brihadeeswara Temple
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5.0 based on 1,497 reviews
Brihadishvara Temple, also called Rajarajesvaram or Peruvudaiyar Kovil, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India.
Reviewed By aravink2017
Brihadishvara Temple, also called Rajarajesvaram or Peruvudaiyar Koyil, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the largest South Indian temples. Built by Raja Raja Chola I between 1003 and 1010 AD, the temple is a part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the "Great Living Chola Temples, Really Amazing Built Temple like in Angkot Wat Combodia Temple!????????
2. Thenkudi Thittai Sree Vashisteswarar Temple- Guru Stalam
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By TravelExplorer_2005 - Bengaluru, India
Thitai is aboout 35 kms from Kumbakonam and 9 kms from Thanjavur. The temple is a very huge beautiful complex with a huge kalyani in front of the temple. The main deity is Lord Shiva while Lord Guru is located at the entrance to Shiva's Temple in the complex. You also have Goddess Parvati Temple here. There is navagraha carved on the ceiling just outside the Parvati Temple. You need to stand beneath it and pray to Nandi, Lord Shiva and Lord Parvati for your well being and see Lord Guru immediately. They say by doing so your prayers would be answered. Please don't miss this temple as you can visit Thanjavur after visiting this temple.
3. Brihadeeswarar Temple
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5.0 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By narayanansubramaniam
Thi templ is located in South Bank of Kaveri river in Thanjavur in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is also known as Periya Kovil, RajaRajeswara Temple and Rajarajeswaram.Peruvudaiyaar Kovil is an example of Tamil architecture from the Chola period. It was built by Tamil King Raja Raja Chola I and completed in 1010 AD.Thousand year old temple is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the "Great Living Chola "
4. Naganathaswamy Temple
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4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By chitharanjanl - Chennai (Madras), India
The entry of the temple is not clean and full of beggars who torture us. Have a good parking. Went at ragu kalam and had a full abishegam for kethu which was very satisfying. Roads are not good but manageable. Must visit Navagraha sthalam. Government should check the child begging and stop it immediately and take action on their parents. A 3 year old is not allowing our car to move.
5. Gangaikonda Cholapuram
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4.5 based on 345 reviews
Reviewed By JPHStVincent - Singapore, Singapore
Gangaikondacholampuram is out in the countryside; there is just a small village. I arranged an AC car and driver in Kumbakonam. The drive took about 45 minutes one way (a little longer on the way back as we stopped for tea) and the charge was 1,250 rupees. And was that time and money well spent! The temple is magnificent, covered in fantastic statues and carvings both inside and out, with smaller shrines and a remarkable statue in the well maintained gardens. A true testament to the glory of the Chola dynasty. No entrance charge, but a small donation for taking care of shoes is expected.
6. Mercury Temple
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4.5 based on 10 reviews
7. Ramaswamy Temple
8. Swami Malai Temple
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4.5 based on 84 reviews
Reviewed By TravelExplorer_2005 - Bengaluru, India
One of the most important temple for Lord Murugan in Tamil Nadu. The temple is located in the outskirts of Kumbakonam. You need to climb quiet a few steps to reach this temple. It is easily about 50 feet from the road level. Be ready to climb the steps to have darshan of the deity. If elders are going to accompany you be ready to spare enough time for them to climb the stairs if they can. You get very nice prasadams in the counter there which you can purchase.
9. Thirunallar Temple
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4.5 based on 107 reviews
Reviewed By LakshmanV6
Offering prayers to Lord Shiva and Lord Sanneswar is always an unique experience. Being proactive and thanking Gods for keeping me healthy despite all career and family challenges. Stayed @RK resorts.
