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