Thanjavur Art Gallery

Thanjavur · India

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 Art Gallery occupies the main hall of the palace complex and is regarded as one of the finest repositories of Chola-period art in India. The collection spans over 1,000 stone sculptures and bronze icons, including rare pieces depicting Vishnu, Shiva, Parvati, and multiple interpretations of Nataraja. A dedicated room of Natarajas is considered the highlight of the gallery. Tanjore-style glass paintings with gold foil and gem embellishments are also displayed. The building itself, with its carved ceilings and pillared interiors, provides a fitting architectural setting for the collection.

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