The 10 Best Free Things to do in Thanjavur District, Tamil Nadu

March 13, 2022 Augustus Redeker

Discover the best top things to do in Thanjavur District, India including Brihadeeswara Temple, Airavatesvara Temple, Thenkudi Thittai Sree Vashisteswarar Temple- Guru Stalam, Brihadeeswarar Temple, Sri Vittal Rukmini Samsthan, Adi Kumbeswarar Temple, Arulmigu Swaminatha Swami Temple, Swamimalai, Uppiliappan Temple, Suriyanar Koil, Gangaikonda Cholapuram.
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1. Brihadeeswara Temple

Membalam Rd Balaganapathy Nagar, Thanjavur 613001 India
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5.0 based on 1,497 reviews

Brihadeeswara Temple

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. Airavatesvara Temple

Thanjavur Darasuram, Kumbakonam 612001 India
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5.0 based on 438 reviews

Airavatesvara Temple

This 12th-century Chola temple is a compact gem.

Reviewed By Shivani_Attanayake - Nugegoda, Sri Lanka

magnificent temple with intricate carvings and architecture. advisable to visit in the morning since afternoon can be very hot

3. Thenkudi Thittai Sree Vashisteswarar Temple- Guru Stalam

Thittai,thanjavur Guru Parihara Sthalam Then Kudi Thittai, Thanjavur 613003 India +91 4362 252 858 http://www.hindutemplethittaiguru.com/menucontact.htm
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5.0 based on 9 reviews

Thenkudi Thittai Sree Vashisteswarar Temple- Guru Stalam

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.

4. Brihadeeswarar Temple

Membalam Rd, Thanjavur 613001 India
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5.0 based on 48 reviews

Brihadeeswarar Temple

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 "

5. Sri Vittal Rukmini Samsthan

Kumbakonam Auduthurai Highway Govindapuram, Kumbakonam TANJORE DISTRICT - 612 101 India +91 435 247 2300 [email protected] http://www.vittalrukmini.org/
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4.5 based on 47 reviews

Sri Vittal Rukmini Samsthan

Reviewed By HappyFamily12345

Must visit this Goshala and temple. Serene, sacred and meditative. The goshala is maintained very well with over 400 cows. All sponsored by people like you and me. Those who want to protect our cows, maintain them in a Sathvic way from killing to breeding to treating their cows with love and respect. There is also a special place for cows that are rescued from slaughter houses. Must visit. Must help.

6. Adi Kumbeswarar Temple

Valayapettai Agraharam, Kumbakonam 612001 India +91 97862 84110 http://mahamahamfestival.in
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4.5 based on 227 reviews

Adi Kumbeswarar Temple

Reviewed By 557gaurir - London, United Kingdom

Kumbakonam is known as the city of temples and this temple is one of the main highlights of the temple town of Kumbakonam. A majestic Shiva temple situated in the heart of the city. The temple is huge and very well maintained. The highlight of our visit was the elephant blessing the devotees near the temple entrance. What an intelligent being! If a parent went with a child for the blessing, he blessed the child first. Happy to see such traditions still being maintained.

7. Arulmigu Swaminatha Swami Temple, Swamimalai

Kumbakonam 612 302 India 0435 54421 http://murugan.org/temples/swamimalai.htm
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4.5 based on 156 reviews

Arulmigu Swaminatha Swami Temple, Swamimalai

Reviewed By ILANGOVANE

good in atmosphere peaceful place clean and neat also people can pary with peace of mind and soul.....................................................................................................................

8. Uppiliappan Temple

Oppiliyappan Koil N Street, Thirunageswaram 6122014 India +91 435 246 3385 http://www.oppiliappanswamytemple.tnhrce.in/
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4.5 based on 230 reviews

Uppiliappan Temple

Reviewed By TravelExplorer_2005 - Bengaluru, India

This temple is located at Thirunageshwaram very close to the Rahu Temple. The main deity of this temple is Lord Vishnu and called by various names. He is considered to be the elder brother of Lord Srinivasa of Tirumala. The deity is beautiful, huge and very very attractive. I was lucky to have his darshan on a Saturday when the Kumbabishekam of the deity was carried out. The prasadam of Curd Rice with fruits offered by the temple post the puja was amazingly unique taste. Don't miss this temple if you are on a Navagraha tour. The temple is just about 1 km from Rahu Temple. You get autos outside Navagraha temple to take you to this temple.

9. Suriyanar Koil

Navagraha Sthalas 1 Km From Tirumangalakkudi, Kumbakonam India +91 435 247 2349
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4.5 based on 149 reviews

Suriyanar Koil

Reviewed By ravdarknite - Bengaluru, India

We covered this temple as part of our trip to cover all Navagraha temples around Kumbakonam. This happens to be the first temple out of the 9 lot, to reach from Kumbakonam, which lies at a distance of around 15 kms. The entrance of the temple leads to Shiva temple (known as Kasi Viswanathar) where he resides in the form of lingam and the Sun God shrine is to the right from Shiva temple. One can offer prayers to Lord Sun for good health and eyesight, intelligence, skin ailments, offering lotus as offerings. Avoid the shops which invite you to leave footwear at their shop to induce you into buying from them. You can safely leave your footwear outside the temple. Car parking space is available at Rs 20 and convenient.

10. Gangaikonda Cholapuram

Cholapuram, Thanjavur India https://www.culturalindia.net/indian-temples/gangaikond-temple.html
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4.5 based on 345 reviews

Gangaikonda Cholapuram

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.

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