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Historically speaking, the next important area with beautiful temples is that of Thanjavur. This city is associated with the Chola dynasty who gained supreme power overlarge areas of South India and beyond to what in now Sri Lanka, Burma and regions further east.
It was during this period (9th -13th centuries) that numerous arts such as architecture and sculpture received royal patronage and flourished.
General information
Best Season:
October to March.
Temperature:
Summer- Max 36, Min 32; Winter- Max 23, Min 18.
STD Code:
04362
How to get there
Air
Nearest airport Tiruchirapalli (54 Km) is connected with Cochin & Madras.
Rail
Thanjavur is directly connected by rail to Tiruchirapalli, Madurai, Madras and Chidambaram.
Road
Thanjavur is connected by regular bus services with Chidambaram (113 Km), Kanyakumari (394 Km), Kumbakonam (38 Km), Madras (310 Km), Madurai (159 Km), Pudukkotai (58 Km), Rameshwaram (222 Km), Tiruchirapalli (54 Km).
In and around
Brihadeeswara Temple
Brihadeeswara Temple, built by raja chola (985- 1014 A.D.), is the tallest ancient monument in India, rising to over 300 feet in 13 floors in astark pyramidal form, with the ground floor raisedin two levels. The city also has an interesting fortand palaces.
The Archeological Museum and The Tanjore Art Gallery
The Archeological Museum and the Tanjore Art Gallery have some extraordinary examples of Chola bronze sculptures.
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