Places to Visit in Thanjavur

Top attractions and must-see spots in Thanjavur

  • Airavatesvara Temple Darasuram

    A UNESCO World Heritage Chola temple from the 12th century at Darasuram known for its stone chariot structure and musical staircase steps.

  • Bazaar (Electronics Market)

    A busy electronics and gadget market in the old city, known for affordable mobile accessories and repairs.

  • Brihadeeswarar Temple

    A UNESCO World Heritage Site in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, dedicated to Lord Shiva and known for its massive tower.

  • Gangaikonda Cholapuram

    UNESCO World Heritage Chola temple built by Rajendra Chola I in the 11th century to rival the Big Temple about 70 km from Thanjavur.

  • Langval Mall

    Thanjavur's modern shopping mall with branded clothing stores, food outlets, and a clean air conditioned setting.

  • Punnainallur Mariamman Temple

    Powerful Mariamman goddess temple 5 km from Thanjavur drawing large crowds of devotees daily set beneath a towering colourful gopuram.

  • Saraswathi Mahal Library

    One of Asia's oldest libraries founded in the 16th century housing over 49000 manuscripts in Tamil Sanskrit and other languages within the palace campus.

  • Schwartz Church

    One of Thanjavur's oldest Christian landmarks built in 1779 by Maratha king Serfoji II to honour Danish missionary Reverend Schwartz.

  • Sivaganga Park

    Tranquil public park and historic tank within the Vijayanagar Fort grounds at the centre of Thanjavur popular for morning walks and picnics.

  • Thanjavur Art Gallery

    Museum within the palace complex housing an outstanding collection of Chola period stone sculptures and bronze icons including multiple Nataraja forms.

  • Thanjavur Palace

    Sprawling 16th-century palace of the Nayak and Maratha rulers housing the Saraswathi Mahal Library Art Gallery Durbar Hall and a bell tower with city views.

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