Everyone is familiar with Tanjore in Tamil Nadu. Now it is called as Thanjavur . It is a special grade municipality. It is believed that Thanjavur got its name from Thanjan an asura in Hindu mythology, Thanjan was killed by Lord Vishnu from this spot. And it is also believed to have derived from Thansei-oor, meaning the land surrounding river and green fields. It is an important centre of south Indian art and architecture. Great living Chola temples are UNESCO world heritage monument. Tanjore paintings are also famous. It is a unique one in this region. The city has more developments in agricultural fields and productions; hence it is also called as Rice bowl of Tamil Nadu. The big temple and other famous temples are famous in all over the world. It was the cultural capital of India in 1790. They got prominence during time of Cholas. After that it was ruled by Nayaks and Marattas. The culture and art of the country was flourished by these rulers. It is indeed reflected in great monuments like Grand Anaicut, Big Temple, Serfoji Mahal library. Thanjavur is also known for its silk sarees, cotton sarees, handloom silk sarees, and many items made by Thanjavur paintings. They are great in demand all over the world. As Thanjavur is a coastal district, it is also known for fishing. It is one of the major occupations of natives here. It is also home for art and music. Carnatic music, musical instrument made from jack wood is used here. Thanjavur is the city of temples, there are number of temples in and around the city. Navagraha temple is famous one. Brihadiswara temple, Palace and Saraswathy Mahal Library, Siva Ganga Garden, Art Gallery, Sangeetha Mahal, Schwarts church, Ragavendra Temple, Mercury temple, Sani Baghawan Temple are major temples in Thanjavur. They also give importance for music and musicians. Sri Thyagaraja Swamy is one among the miracle of miracle in music in India. The tavil is the main musical instrument in the city. It is a double headed barrel shaped drum, which is hollowed out of a solid wood. Veenai is played with great perfection by talented musicians in Thanjavur. Thanjavur metal plate is very famous, as it is encrusted with three metals, silver, brass and copper. The paintings of Thanjavur are also famous as classical south Indian painting. It reminds us of Cholas rulers in 9th century. Traveling within city is very easy here, as there are local buses, rickshaws, cabs and cycle rickshaws. There are bus services to all other parts like Madurai, Trichy, Pondicherry and all. Nearest airport is Trichy airport. Thanjavur is also reachable from all other parts by train service.
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