Google Map Of Thanjavur

Thanjavur is a particular rank municipality & the head office of the district Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu. According to the scholars , Thanjavur got its name from the word "Tanjan" which means a renowned asura in the tradition of Hindus . Though in the earlier period of this town is still not clear, the metropolis initial rose to fame in the supremacy of the Early Cholas. At that it was also the capital City of Chola Empire. Once after the collapse of Cholas, the metropolis ruled by many other dynasties like Vijayanagar Empire, Pandyas, Thanjavur , the British Nayaks ,Madurai, Thanjavur Marathas etc . It becomes the essential element of independent nation since 1947.It is a significant hub of Souths fine art & architecture. Many among the Great existing Chola Temples are situated in and in the region of Thanjavur and are qualified as UNESCO World Heritage Monuments . The leading templeamong these temples is theBrihadeeswara Temple, is positioned in the heart of this town. It is also very famous for its Tanjore paintings which are made by using unique a painting style. It is also an important farming center and also called the "Bowl full of rice of Tamil Nadu. The South region Culture Centre is among many provincial cultural centers recognized by the government of India to protect & promote the traditional artistic heritage of Nation.