Thanjavur

Places To Visit In Thanjavur

1. Brihadeshwara Temple

The biggest attraction of Thanjavur – The Brahadeshwara Temple, also known as the Big Temple. Built during the reign of the Great Chola emperor.

2.Gangaikonda Cholapuram

 The pride of one of the greatest empires of India – Chola Empire, Gangaikonda Cholapuram is a place worth exploring.

3. Chandra Bhagwan Temple

This is dedicated to the Moon God. It is largely visited by those who believe that they are under the bad effects of the Moon as per their horoscopes.

4. Bangaru Kamakshi Temple

This temple is located in a very well-known and crowded locality of Thanjavur. The word Bangaru means ‘gold’. 

5. Vijayanagar Fort

Vijayanagar Fort is a famous tourist spot. This majestic fort was built by Nayaks and partly by Maratha rulers during the early 1550 AD.

6. Swami Malai Temple

Located in Thanjavur, the Swami Malai temple has great religious significance in the Hindu community of south India.