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A historic city in Tamil Nadu, Thanjavor is known for its rich cultural heritage. It played an important role in development of South Indian art, architecture & literature. Thanjavor is also famous for its traditional dance Bharatnatyam, classical Tanjore paintings & Carnatic music. It also have a UNESCO world heritage site Brihadeswarar Temple which is famous for its grand architecture. Often called as “Rice Bowl of Tamil Nadu” Thanjavor have extensive rice cultivation & also known for traditional handicrafts like Tanjore dolls & intricate bronze work.
It has amazing Airavatesvara Temple built in 12th century & Brihadeeshwara Temple which is also a UNESCO world heritage site which is perfect model of great heights achieved in architecture by the Chola rulers. It is a lord Shiva Temple which is also recognized as UNESCO world Heritage site & also known as” Great Living Chola Temples”. Thanjavur Royal palace & Museum have amazing art & royal collection.
Thanjavur has Brass-workshops, which have traditional handicraft of Tamil Nadu. Visit
