. Sangitha Mahal: This is also called as th e Mansion of Music perfectly planned in acoustics, auditorium and other details. Renovated recently, it brings back the past glory. This monument was built by Raja Sarfoji and bears resemblance to the court of the Palace of Tirumala Nayak at Madurai…. Continue reading
Saraswati Mahal: A portion of the Thanjavur Palace has been converted into Maharaja Sarfoji Saraswati Mahal Library. It contains many useful and very rare or nearly unique books, many of which are unknown or quite difficult to procure. The library has the original works of many Nayak and Mahratta kings,… Continue reading
Brihadishwara Temple: This grandest temple is one of the most famous living monuments of the world. Conceived by the great Raja Raja Chola and built by master architects, this monument is one of the finest contributions by the Chola dynasty. Inspite of the city having come under the sway of… Continue reading
Thanjavur was once the capital of the Chola, Nayak and Maratha rulers and is situated in the delta of river Cauvery. The name Thanjavur is said to have been derived from Thanja, a demon who was haunting the locality and who, according the legend, was destroyed by Lord Vishnu. As… Continue reading
Tiru Indalur: 9 kms. from Mayuram. A small village having a Vishnu temple dedicated to Parimala Ranganatha. It was believed for many centuries that the idol was made of brick and mortar. Recently, it was found out that the original idol is in fact made of beautiful green granite stone,… Continue reading
Tirucadavoor: 18 kms. from Mayuram. There is an ancient Shiva temple at this place which is associated with the life of Markandeya. The Lord is known as Amrithachaleshwarar and the goddess is called Abhirami Amman. A special feature of this temple is in the Shanku Mantapam (hall of conches) where… Continue reading
Vallar: 8 kms. from Mayuram. A sacred place situated amidst beautiful natural surroudings has a Shiva shrine dedicated to Vathaneshwarar and his divine consort known as Gnanambika. A subsidiary shrine has Dakshinamurthy which attracts large number of devotees. Some of the bronze idols are excellent specimens of the art. Continue reading
Vazhuvur: 10 kms. from Mayuram. One of the eight Veerattams. the village has the Shiva temple dedicated to Veerateshwura. Said to be as famous as Chidambaram, the dance hall is called Gana Sabha. Noted for Bharacanatyam from the ancient times, great exponents of the art hailed frorr this place. The… Continue reading
Lord Shiva is represented as Mayuranatheshwarar and Goddess Parvati as Abhayambika. It is said that Parvati manifested herself in the form of Mayura or Pea-hen and worshipped Shiva. A bath in the river Cauvery which flows near this town, in the month of Tula is considered very sacred. The temple… Continue reading
Tirucherai: 12 kms. A small village of mythological and historical importance, it is a sacred Vaishnava temple. The chief deity is known as Saranathan. The prefix SARA is attributed to the fact that the Veda Agama Sara was revived here by using the sacred soil from a local pond. Thus… Continue reading