Introduction

Introduction Thanjavur rose to glory during the later Chola period between the 9th and 14th centuries A.D. It also flourished later during the rule of the Nayaks and Mahrattas. The headquarters of this district has the same name as the district. It has been the treasure house of art for centuries. It is called the Rice Bowl of Tamil Nadu. Thanjavur is well-known throughout the world for being the home of the Brahadeeswara temple, the magnificent palace, Rajah Serfoji's Saraswathi Mahal Library, Art Gallery and also for its exquisite handicrafts like the Art Plate, pithwork, bronze icons, Thanjavur paintings and the classical South Indian musical instruments. General Information Area 29.24Sq.Kms. Population 2,00,216(1991 Census) Altitude 59 metres above the sea level Climate Max. Min. Summer : 36ºC 32.5ºC Winter : 23.5ºC 22.8ºC Rainfall 111.37 mm average Clothing Tropical Languages spoken Tamil and English and Marathi Season Throughout the year STD 04362