Click it and Unblock the Notifications
The exotic heritage of Thanjavur is astonishing for every traveller. All credit goes to the Chola Dynasty under which Thanjavur flourished the most. Let us make a tour around some popular temples in Thanjavur to see the rich contribution of Cholas.
Today, the city of Thanjavur is known as the 'Rice Bowl of Tamil Nadu'. Thanjavur,with its history, heritage and traditions is worth a visit!
Have a look at some popular temples in Thanjavur!
Brihadeeswarar Temple
A temple as huge as this, is nothing less than a wonder. Brihadeeswarar Temple is the most popular temple in Thanjavur and surely never to be missed. Brihadeeswarar Temple is more than 1000 years old. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one among the 'Great Living Chola Temples'.
Brihadeeswarar Temple
Photo Courtesy: Narasimman Jayaraman
Brihadeeswarar Temple in Gangaikonda Chola Puram and Airavateshwara Temple in Darasuram are often visited along with Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur.
Kodi Amman Temple
Kodi Amman Temple is dedicated to Goddess Kali. The speciality is that here Goddess Kali carries Lord Shiva on her head; like Shiva bears Ganga. A legend about Kali killing a demon named Tanjan is said to have given the name Thanjavur to the city. Kodi Amman Temple is one of the popular temples to visit in Thanjavur.
Prasanna Venkatesha Perumal Temple
An 18th-century architecture by a Maratha King Pratap Singh has a different style of architecture This temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and it is also the place where the great Carnatic muscian, Muthuswami Dikhitar used to compose many of his songs. Also known as Guruguha, he is one of the pioneers in carnatic music.
Arulmighu Konganeeswarar Temple
Located in the West Main Street of Tanjavur,this temple is dedicated to Konganeeswarar and his consorts Gnanambal and Annapoorani. .Arulmighu Konganeeswarar Temple is one of the ancient temples in the city.
Thanjai Mamani Koil (Temple)
Alwars (Tamil Saint-Poets) followed Vaishnavism and it states that Lord Krishna or Vishnu as the supreme God. Thanjai Mamani Temple is one of the prominent temples that are referred in Divya Desam (108 Vishnu Temples mentioned in the works of Alwars). You will see three Vishnu temples is Thanjai Mamani Koil.
Temples are not just about spirituality or being religious; it is also about discovering the rich ancient past. The tales of a golden era resounds in the massive structures that make us proud of our land.
