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. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Kal Garuda Perumal Koil
8. Punnainallur Mariamman Koil
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4.5 based on 51 reviews
Reviewed By kalangiyam - Thanjavur, India
Ideal temple for those who want to feel holiness by wroshiping Amman known Punnainallu Mari Amman. It is around 7 Km from Thanjavur Railway Station. Amman is the mail god and Vishnu Durgai sannadhi is on the left hand side of Amman. The aram spacious pragaram around Sannathi give you space to relax and enjoy the vibration of holiness.
9. Chandra Sthalam Thingalur (Kailasanthar) Temple
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4.0 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By Ananth727499 - Tiruppur, India
This is a small town located near thanjavur. It is about 17-18 KMS from thanjavur. This is a small town. This town is famous for the Darshan of lord Shiva who blessed the Deva chandran And reduce his curse .. Appoothi adigal was an ardant devotee of the famous saint Thirunavukkarasar. He did many noble deeds like digging wells, ponds, providing food for the needy and also built free shelters for the travellers passing by.. He lived in this small town long ago.. He was visited by Thirunavukkarasar and Lord Shiva highlighted the bakthi of Appoothi adigal by performing a small act ( Thiruvilayadal).. Don't miss this temple friends..
10. Thanjavur Royal Palace and Art Gallery
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3.5 based on 397 reviews
The former palace is a massive neglected compound with towers and courtyards. The Art Gallery houses an impressive collection of bronze and stone statues.
Reviewed By AryanSarath - Chennai (Madras), India
One of the must visit place, if you’re visiting Thanjavur. Palace is an historic place which has countless artefacts and statues which are a sight to behold. Let me tell you that this place cannot be covered in a single day, if you’re planning to visit all of them. This place houses few museums. One of them is controlled by the Govt of Tamilnadu & otter museums by the Royal Family. There is a huge library as well. You will be amazed by the magnitude of the construction and the way each and every portion is designed. It is better to check the opening hours before you could make the visit. This place is in the centre of the city & is surrounded by various establishments. It has ample parking facility too. I was amazed to see the beauty of Statues apart from the artefacts, old coins to name a few. Highly recommended.
