THANJAVUR - (Rice Of Bowl)

The Thanjavur area has a rich historical heritage and is a prism of ancient. The city was once the strong hole of the historic Cholas and also the capital of the Cholas. Thanjavur Big Temple (1012 AD) greatest of Chola emperors Raja raja built this temple named Brihadisvaram on his age of 19.

Tanjore is famous for its exquisite ancient handicraft making of bronze icons, art plates, Tanjore paintings and also a center of handloom silk and cotton sarees.

Important Places:

Darasuram Temple - Poondi Matha Kovil - Rajarajan Manimandapam – Sooriyanar Kovil (Sun Temple) - Sri Agneeswara Swami Temple Kanjanoor (Sukran) - Swamimalai (Six abodes to Lord Muruga) - Thiruvaiyaru - Vijayanagar Fort - Palace Royal Museum - Big Temple

CHIDAMBARAM– (The Cosmic Dancer's place) - The residing deity of the temple is representated by air, one of five elements and is known as Akasa Lingam. The great three Tamil saints Appar, Sundarar and Sambandar have visted the temple and their hyms praise the temple and Divine Dancer, Lord Nataraja.

Optional Place : Pitchavaram Back Waters Boating

Packages available:

2 Nights / 3 Days - Thanjavur & Chidambaram

a. Pick Up & Drop at Tanjore - Chennai
b. 2 Nights' accommodation in Thanjavur
c. Sight Seeing by exclusive A/C cab for 3 days as per itinerary


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