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Thanjavur (Tamil: [t̪aɲdʑaːʋuːɾ]), also known as Thanjai, previously known as Tanjore, [1] is a city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is the 12th biggest city in Tamil Nadu. Thanjavur is an important center of southern Indian religion, art, and architecture.
The dam is located in Thanjavur district [1], [2] [3] 15 km from Tiruchirapalli and 45 km from Thanjavur. [4] [5] [6] It is the fourth oldest water-diversion or water-regulator structure in the world and the oldest in India that is still in use. [7] [8] Because of its spectacular architecture, it is one of the prime tourist spots in Tamil Nadu.
Thanjavur temple. The Brihadisvara Temple at Thanjavur is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva. [3] [4] It is one of the largest South Indian temples and an exemplary example of fully realized Tamil architecture. [5] Built by Raja Raja Chola I between 1003 and 1010 AD. The original monuments of this 11th century temple were built around a moat.
The Sivaganga Park was created as a people's park by the Tanjore municipality in 1871-72. [1] It is situated to the east of the 11th century Brihadeeswarar Temple and encompasses the Sivaganga Tank believed to have been built by the Medieval Chola king Raja Raja Chola. [1]
Nandikeswara wedding Festival. Just before the festival wedding festival of Nandikeswara took place. Nandikeswara was the son of Silakitha Munivar. In order to get married off him to Suyasambikai of Tirumazhapadi, Ayyarappar along with His consort go to Tirumazhapadi on a glass palanquin.
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legend of Thiruvilaiyadal depicted on the walls of the gateway tower. Papanasam (Tamil: பாபநாசம், literally means Destruction of Sins) is a panchayat town in Thanjavur district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, located 14 km (8.7 mi) from Kumbakonam and 28 km (17 mi) from Thanjavur on the Kumbakonam - Thanjavur highway. [2]