Scenically one
of the most enchanting districts in the state, green, airy,
Thanjavur lies to the east of Trichy and has the reputation
as the Rice Bowl of Tamil Nadu.It is not surprising that
the great Cholas chose Thanjavur as the location of some
of their most magnificent creations, since this now small
city once occupied the proud position as their capital and
most treasured territory. Though the history
of Thanjavur is far older than
the Chola period itself, it is during their reign between
the 10th and 14th centuries that the city rose to dizzying
heights, becoming the centre of Tamil learning and culture.
The Tamil University, set up recently is situated here and
is devoted to the growth of Tamil literature and language.
Today, what remainds of its glorious legacy are the temples
of the Cholas, not less than 74 of which are around Thanjavur
itself.
South
India Tour Packages
Best of Karnataka Tour (Duration
: 8 Days)
(Mumbai - Bangalore - Mysore - Hassan - Bangalore -
Mumbai)
