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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