Introduction about Thanjavur
The city of Thanjavur is known as the "rice bowl of Tamil Nadu". The city gained in importance in the reign of Chola Kings who made it their capital. The Nayaks and the Maratha Kings followed later and the influence of all these rulers showed in the form of great monuments in the city. The temples of Thanjavur are unique in their own right.

Tourist Attractions of Thanjavur
» Sri Brahadeeswarar Temple : The temple is an outstanding example of Chola architecture and was built by the great Chola King, Raja Raja I in the 10th century. The granite block that forms the cupola on the top is monolithic and dominates the nearby areas.

» The Palace : It is situated near the temple and was built by the Nayakas and later by the Maratha kings. A notable attraction of the palace is a large hall that is made acoustically perfect to hold music concerts.

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» Saraswathi Mahal Library : It is situated in one section of the palace where there are over 3000 palm leaf and paper manuscripts in Indian as well as European languages.

Introduction about Trichy
Situated on the banks of river Cauvery in the district of Tiruchirapalli, Trichy as a city is known for its educational institutions, industries and temples. The city is a commercial hub but the most famous landmark of the city is the Rock Fort Temple which is a prominent monument of Trichy. Among the tourists the city is known for artificial diamonds, cigars, handloom cloth and glass bangles.

Tourist Attractions of Trichy
» Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple : It is a premier Vaishnava Temple in south India which was once the main hub of the Vaishnava movement. It is dedicated to the preserver of the entire universe, Lord Vishnu. It is an imposing temple spread over an area of 156 acres. There are total 7 concentric walls in the temple along with 21 towers.

» Sri Jambukeshwara Temple : Located at the distance of 1.5 km from Trichy, this one is a significant Saivite Temple. Here the Lingam of Lord Shiva is partially submerged in water. There is a natural spring underneath the Lingam and it is considered to be a divine gift of God. There are five walls and seven Gopurams in the Jambukeshwara Temple. Non Hindus are not allowed within the temple.

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» Rock Fort Temple : This Rock Fort is 83 meters high and can be easily spotted in an otherwise flat land city and its surrounding areas. Very little of the remnants of the fort remains here, though that is not the centre of attraction here. There are 344 steps carved out of the rock which take you straight to the temples. These temples are dedicated to Lord Vinayaka and Lord Shiva. The other temples are the two Pallava cave temples where you can see some beautiful sculptures from the 6th and the 7th century.

» Viramalai Sanctuary : It is only 30 km away from Trichy and is a small town. The place is famous for its share of wild peacocks and the Murugan Temple.

» Sittanvasal : It is 58 km away from Trichy and is famous for being the site of an ancient Jain Monastery.

» Rock Fort Temple : It is a collection of three temples and is a famous landmark of the city of Trichy.

Introduction about Kumbhakonam
It is literally an ancient city situated besides the rivers Cauvery and Arasalaru which was once the capital of Chola rulers. It is famous for its Mahamaham festival which is celebrated once in 12 years in the Mahamaham tank located in the heart of the city. The city has about 18 temples out of which the temple of Kumbeshwar is probably the oldest one. The temple is planned in such a manner so that every year on a special day the rays of the sun fall on the main Shivlinga of the temple.


Tourist Attractions of Kumbhakonam
» Sankara Mutt : About 200 years ago, the place was shifted from Kanchi and Sankara Mutt even now conducts Veda classes as well as religious preachings.

» Brahman Temple : It is said that Lord Vishnu appeared here as a result of the prayers by Lord Brahma. He appeared as Vednarayan and Varadharaja. The Brahman Temple is located on the banks of Arasalaru river.

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» Sri Nageswaran Temple : This temple is famous for its wide corridors with fine carvings within the premises. The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Nageswaran whereas the presiding Goddess is Brihun Nayagi.