Tanjore Travel Guide and Private Tours

Thanjavur was formerly known as Tanjore it is a city in the Indian State of Tamil Nadu. It is a prominent center of art, culture and architecture. Many temples of Great living Chola are located in this city. Thanjavur is home to Tanjore painting, a painting style unique to the region. City is also called as ‘Rice bowl of Tamil Nadu’ as it is an important agricultural centre located in the Cauvery Delta. After Cholas the city was ruled by various dynasties like Pandyas, Vijayanagar Empire, Madurai Nayaks, Thanjavur Nayaks, Thanjavur Marathas and British Empire.

According to legend, the word Thanjavur is derived from "Tanjan", an asura (giant) in Hindu mythology who was killed in what is now Thanjavur by the Hindu god Neelamegha Perumal, a form of Vishnu. The word Thanjavur is a Tamil name, Than means cold, chei means farmland and ur means city, that is a city surrounded by cold farmlands. The word "Thancheiur" has become "Thanjavur".
Thanjavur is an important pilgrim centre and a major tourist destination of Tamil Nadu. The most visited monument in Thanjavur is the Brihadeeswarar Temple, Thanjavur Maratha palace which was the official residence of the Bhonsle family who ruled over the Thanjavur region from 1674 to 1855, Schwartz Church and many more such destinations. To reach city Roadways are widely connected with major cities, it houses Railway Station and nearest airport is Tiruchirapalli International Airport, located 59.6 km away from the city.

Tourist Attractions in Tanjore