About Thanjavur Palace
The official residence of Tanjore Maratha King, Bhonsle, is the Thanjavur Palace. Originally the palace was built by Nayakars who then handed it over to Maratha Kings when got defeated. The palace has three main segments namely Sadar Mahal Palace, Queen’s Courtyard, and the Durbar Hall. Tourists can see amazing paint works on the ceilings of Durbar Hall. The pillars of Durbar Hall are beautifully painted in colors. The Memorial hall of King Serfoji and the Royal palace museum are located within the Sadar Mahal Premises. Tourists can see a huge collection (60000) of Palm leaf Manuscripts in Saraswathi Mahal Library which is located within the Palace Compass. These manuscripts are written in Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Hindi, Urdu, Persian, Devanagari etc. Most of the scripts are preserved in microfilms. These scripts reveal the traditions, literature and medicinal methods of ancient period.
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Places to Visit near Thanjavur Palace
Schwartz Church, Tamil Nadu
1 km from Thanjavur Palace - See map
In order to honor a Danish Missionary Rev.Frederick Christian Schwartz, King Serfoji built this Church. The church dates back to 17th century. The...
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Sivaganga Garden, Tamil Nadu
1.2 km from Thanjavur Palace - See map
Adjacent to Thanjavur Palace, there is a well laid botanical garden and park. Its serene beauty makes it an ideal picnic spot for local people and...
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Brihadeeswara Temple, Tamil Nadu
1.3 km from Thanjavur Palace - See map
Brihadeeswara Temple or Brihadishwara Temple is the major attraction of Thanjavur. The temple is the standing example for the power and glory of...
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Vijayanagar Fort, Tamil Nadu
1.9 km from Thanjavur Palace - See map
In 15th century, Nayakar King Vijaya Raghav built this fort in order to safeguard the Palace. Later the fort was renovated by the Maratha Kings...
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Vellai Pillayar Temple, Tamil Nadu
1.9 km from Thanjavur Palace - See map
The Vellai Pillaiyar Temple is located in a small hamlet called “Thiruvalanchuzhi” near Thanjavur. The main deity is Lord Shiva who is called...
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Swamimalai Murugan Temple, Tamil Nadu
33.7 km from Thanjavur Palace - See map
The Swamimalai Murugan temple is located on the banks of Cauvery river and is dedicated to Lord Murugan, the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess...
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Patteeswaram Temple, Tamil Nadu
34.1 km from Thanjavur Palace - See map
Patteeswaram is the tiny village nearby Kumbakonam. The village got its name after the calf of divine cow Kamadhenu, called “Patti”. The...
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Airavatesvara Temple, Tamil Nadu
35.3 km from Thanjavur Palace - See map
Airavateswara Temple in Darasuram is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The main deity is called as “Airavateswara”. As per Hindu Mythology the white...
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Adi Kumbeswarar Temple, Tamil Nadu
37.3 km from Thanjavur Palace - See map
Located amidst of Kumbakonam Town, Adi Kumbeswarar Temple is major attraction of the town. Aging 1300 years, the temple is strongly connected with...
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Darasuram, Tamil Nadu
37.4 km from Thanjavur Palace - See map
Darasuram is famous for the Airayateswara temple that boasts of stone carvings depicting different stories related to Lord Shiva. Entrance of the...
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Sarangapani Temple, Tamil Nadu
37.8 km from Thanjavur Palace - See map
Sarangapani temple which is dedicated to Lord Vishnu is one of the 108 holy abode of Lord Vishnu. It is also termed as “Pancharanga Kshetram”....
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