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Pages in category "Tourist attractions in Thanjavur" The following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. S.
There were 2,002,225 Indian and 81,435 foreign tourist arrivals in 2009 to Thanjavur. [36] The most visited monument in Thanjavur is the Brihadeeswarar Temple , whose construction, the historian Percy Brown described as "a landmark in the evolution of building art in South India".
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.
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The Thanjavur Maratha Palace, known locally as Aranmanai, today is the official residence of the Bhonsle family that ruled Tanjore from 1674 to 1855. [1] It is located in Thanjavur , Tamil Nadu . History
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.
The Manora Fort is situated 20 km (12 mi) away from Pattukkottai, Tamil Nadu, India and 60 km (37 mi) away from Thanjavur.The fort was built by Maratha ruler Serfoji II in 1814–1815 to commemorate the successful advance of the British over Napoléon Bonaparte.
It is managed by the Tourism,Culture and Religious Endowments Department. [10] The tag line "Enchanting Tamil Nadu" was adopted in the tourism promotions. [11] [12] In the 21st century, the state has been amongst the top destinations for domestic and international tourists. [12] [13] As of 2021, Tamil Nadu recorded the most tourist foot-falls. [14]