The little town of Tamil Nadu is often dubbed as its "Rice Bowl". The land traces its past in the legends owing its name to Tanjan - an asura (giant) who was killed by Lord Vishnu as a penalty to his misdeeds. Tanjan's last request that the city might be named after him was granted.

During the rule of the Cholas, the city reached a height of glory and the successive dynasties contributed more to it. A travel to Tanjore would take you to the land of several templesand historic ruins in and around the city that bear witness to the splendour of a bygone time.

The much-famed Brihadeeswarar Temple welcomes you as you travel to Tanjore. Constructed more than a hundred years ago, it is an architect's marvel.

Travel to Tanjore to see how the collection of 30,433 Sanskrit and other vernacular palm leaf manuscripts and 6,426 printed volumes, besides a large number of journals in Saraswathi Mahal Library. Don't forget to visit the ancient historical site at Papanasham as you travel to Tanjore. The granary built here in 17th century had the capacity to store 3,000 Kalam (measure).

Visit Schwartz Church, Rajarajan Mani Mandapam, Tamil University as you travel to Tanjore.


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