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Thanjavur, (formerly called Tanjore) is a city in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu. An important center of South Indian religion, art, and architecture. Most of the Great Living Chola Temples, which are UNESCO World Heritage Monuments, are located in and around Thanjavur. The foremost among these, the Brihadeeswara Temple, is located in the centre of the city. Thanjavur is also home to Tanjore painting, a painting style unique to the region. Thanjavur is the headquarters of the Thanjavur District. The city is an important agricultural centre located in the Cauvery Delta and is known as the "Rice bowl of Tamil Nadu".
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Vaitheeswaran Koil (Sri Vaidyanatha Swamy Temple) - Lord Angaraka Temple (The Planet Mars). Vaitheeswaran Koil or Pullirukkuvelur is a Hindu temple dedicated to the Lord Shiva. Shiva is worshipped as Vaitheeswaran or the "God of healing" and it is believed that prayers to Vaitheeswaran can cure diseases. Vaitheeswaran is a Tamil derivative from vaidya (Doctor) and Ishvara (God/Master). The presiding deity is Sri Vaidyanathan - the God of Healing. Location: village 7 kilometers from Sirkazhi, 27 km from Chidambaram, 110 km from Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu.
IndiaLord AngarakaShivaSri Vaidyanatha Swamy TempleTamil NaduVaitheeswaran Koilancientasiahealingheritagehinduindianmarsplanetreligionreligioussivasouth asiatemple
Vaitheeswaran Koil (Sri Vaidyanatha Swamy Temple) - Lord Angaraka Temple (The Planet Mars). Vaitheeswaran Koil or Pullirukkuvelur is a Hindu temple dedicated to the Lord Shiva. Shiva is worshipped as Vaitheeswaran or the "God of healing" and it is believed that prayers to Vaitheeswaran can cure diseases. Vaitheeswaran is a Tamil derivative from vaidya (Doctor) and Ishvara (God/Master). The presiding deity is Sri Vaidyanathan - the God of Healing. Location: village 7 kilometers from Sirkazhi, 27 km from Chidambaram, 110 km from Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu.
IndiaLord AngarakaShivaSri Vaidyanatha Swamy TempleTamil NaduVaitheeswaran Koilancientasiahealingheritagehinduindianmarsplanetreligionreligioussivasouth asiatemple
Vaitheeswaran Koil (Sri Vaidyanatha Swamy Temple) - Lord Angaraka Temple (The Planet Mars). Vaitheeswaran Koil or Pullirukkuvelur is a Hindu temple dedicated to the Lord Shiva. Shiva is worshipped as Vaitheeswaran or the "God of healing" and it is believed that prayers to Vaitheeswaran can cure diseases. Vaitheeswaran is a Tamil derivative from vaidya (Doctor) and Ishvara (God/Master). The presiding deity is Sri Vaidyanathan - the God of Healing. Location: village 7 kilometers from Sirkazhi, 27 km from Chidambaram, 110 km from Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu.
IndiaLord AngarakaShivaSri Vaidyanatha Swamy TempleTamil NaduVaitheeswaran Koilancientasiahealingheritagehinduindianmarsplanetreligionreligioussivasouth asiatemple
Vaitheeswaran Koil (Sri Vaidyanatha Swamy Temple) - Lord Angaraka Temple (The Planet Mars). Vaitheeswaran Koil or Pullirukkuvelur is a Hindu temple dedicated to the Lord Shiva. Shiva is worshipped as Vaitheeswaran or the "God of healing" and it is believed that prayers to Vaitheeswaran can cure diseases. Vaitheeswaran is a Tamil derivative from vaidya (Doctor) and Ishvara (God/Master). The presiding deity is Sri Vaidyanathan - the God of Healing. Location: village 7 kilometers from Sirkazhi, 27 km from Chidambaram, 110 km from Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu.
IndiaLord AngarakaShivaSri Vaidyanatha Swamy TempleTamil NaduVaitheeswaran Koilancientasiahealingheritagehinduindianmarsplanetreligionreligioussivasouth asiatemple
Vaitheeswaran Koil (Sri Vaidyanatha Swamy Temple) - Lord Angaraka Temple (The Planet Mars).
Vaitheeswaran Koil or Pullirukkuvelur is a Hindu temple dedicated to the Lord Shiva. The presiding deity is Sri Vaidyanathan - the God of Healing. 27 km from Chidambaram, and 110 km from Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu.IndiaLord AngarakaShivaSri Vaidyanatha Swamy TempleTamil NaduVaitheeswaran Koilancientasiahealingheritagehinduindianmarsplanetreligionreligioussivasouth asiatemple
Vaitheeswaran Koil (Sri Vaidyanatha Swamy Temple) - Lord Angaraka Temple (The Planet Mars).
Vaitheeswaran Koil or Pullirukkuvelur is a Hindu temple dedicated to the Lord Shiva. The presiding deity is Sri Vaidyanathan - the God of Healing. 27 km from Chidambaram, and 110 km from Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu.IndiaLord AngarakaShivaSri Vaidyanatha Swamy TempleTamil NaduVaitheeswaran Koilancientasiahealingheritagehinduindianmarsplanetreligionreligioussivasouth asiatemple
Afternoon siesta at Vaitheeswaran Koil (Sri Vaidyanatha Swamy Temple) - Lord Angaraka Temple (The Planet Mars).
Vaitheeswaran Koil or Pullirukkuvelur is a Hindu temple dedicated to the Lord Shiva. The presiding deity is Sri Vaidyanathan - the God of Healing. 27 km from Chidambaram, and 110 km from Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu.IndiaLord AngarakaShivaSri Vaidyanatha Swamy TempleTamil NaduVaitheeswaran Koilancientasiahealingheritagehinduindianmarsplanetreligionreligioussiestasivasleepsouth asiatemple
Vaitheeswaran Koil (Sri Vaidyanatha Swamy Temple) - Lord Angaraka Temple (The Planet Mars). Vaitheeswaran Koil or Pullirukkuvelur is a Hindu temple dedicated to the Lord Shiva. Shiva is worshipped as Vaitheeswaran or the "God of healing" and it is believed that prayers to Vaitheeswaran can cure diseases. Vaitheeswaran is a Tamil derivative from vaidya (Doctor) and Ishvara (God/Master). The presiding deity is Sri Vaidyanathan - the God of Healing. Location: village 7 kilometers from Sirkazhi, 27 km from Chidambaram, 110 km from Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu.
IndiaLord AngarakaShivaSri Vaidyanatha Swamy TempleTamil NaduVaitheeswaran Koilhealinghinduindianmarsplanetreligionreligioussivatemple
Vaitheeswaran Koil (Sri Vaidyanatha Swamy Temple) - Lord Angaraka Temple (The Planet Mars).
Vaitheeswaran Koil or Pullirukkuvelur is a Hindu temple dedicated to the Lord Shiva. The presiding deity is Sri Vaidyanathan - the God of Healing. 27 km from Chidambaram, and 110 km from Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu.IndiaLord AngarakaShivaSri Vaidyanatha Swamy TempleTamil NaduVaitheeswaran Koilancientasiahealingheritagehinduindianmarsplanetreligionreligioussivasouth asiatemple
Vaitheeswaran Koil (Sri Vaidyanatha Swamy Temple) - Lord Angaraka Temple (The Planet Mars).
Vaitheeswaran Koil or Pullirukkuvelur is a Hindu temple dedicated to the Lord Shiva. The presiding deity is Sri Vaidyanathan - the God of Healing. 27 km from Chidambaram, and 110 km from Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu.IndiaLord AngarakaShivaSri Vaidyanatha Swamy TempleTamil NaduVaitheeswaran Koilancientasiahealingheritagehinduindianmarsplanetreligionreligioussivasouth asiatemple
Vaitheeswaran Koil (Sri Vaidyanatha Swamy Temple) - Lord Angaraka Temple (The Planet Mars).
Vaitheeswaran Koil or Pullirukkuvelur is a Hindu temple dedicated to the Lord Shiva. The presiding deity is Sri Vaidyanathan - the God of Healing. 27 km from Chidambaram, and 110 km from Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu.IndiaLord AngarakaShivaSri Vaidyanatha Swamy TempleTamil NaduVaitheeswaran Koilancientasiahealingheritagehinduindianmarsplanetreligionreligioussivasouth asiatemple
Vaitheeswaran Koil (Sri Vaidyanatha Swamy Temple) - Lord Angaraka Temple (The Planet Mars).
Vaitheeswaran Koil or Pullirukkuvelur is a Hindu temple dedicated to the Lord Shiva. The presiding deity is Sri Vaidyanathan - the God of Healing. 27 km from Chidambaram, and 110 km from Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu.IndiaLord AngarakaShivaSri Vaidyanatha Swamy TempleTamil NaduVaitheeswaran Koilancientasiahealingheritagehinduindianmarsplanetreligionreligioussivasouth asiatemple
Vaitheeswaran Koil (Sri Vaidyanatha Swamy Temple) - Lord Angaraka Temple (The Planet Mars).
Vaitheeswaran Koil or Pullirukkuvelur is a Hindu temple dedicated to the Lord Shiva. The presiding deity is Sri Vaidyanathan - the God of Healing. 27 km from Chidambaram, and 110 km from Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu.IndiaLord AngarakaShivaSri Vaidyanatha Swamy TempleTamil NaduVaitheeswaran Koilancientasiahealingheritagehinduindianmarsplanetreligionreligioussivasouth asiatemple
Inside Vaitheeswaran Koil (Sri Vaidyanatha Swamy Temple) - Lord Angaraka Temple (The Planet Mars). Vaitheeswaran Koil or Pullirukkuvelur is a Hindu temple dedicated to the Lord Shiva. Shiva is worshipped as Vaitheeswaran or the "God of healing" and it is believed that prayers to Vaitheeswaran can cure diseases. Vaitheeswaran is a Tamil derivative from vaidya (Doctor) and Ishvara (God/Master). The presiding deity is Sri Vaidyanathan - the God of Healing. Location: village 7 kilometers from Sirkazhi, 27 km from Chidambaram, 110 km from Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu.
IndiaLord AngarakaShivaSri Vaidyanatha Swamy TempleTamil NaduVaitheeswaran Koilhealinghinduindianmarsplanetreligionreligioussivatemple
Vaitheeswaran Koil (Sri Vaidyanatha Swamy Temple) - Lord Angaraka Temple (The Planet Mars).
Vaitheeswaran Koil or Pullirukkuvelur is a Hindu temple dedicated to the Lord Shiva. The presiding deity is Sri Vaidyanathan - the God of Healing. 27 km from Chidambaram, and 110 km from Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu.IndiaLord AngarakaShivaSri Vaidyanatha Swamy TempleTamil NaduVaitheeswaran Koilancientasiahealingheritagehinduindianmarsplanetreligionreligioussivasouth asiatemple
Vaitheeswaran Koil (Sri Vaidyanatha Swamy Temple) - Lord Angaraka Temple (The Planet Mars).
Vaitheeswaran Koil or Pullirukkuvelur is a Hindu temple dedicated to the Lord Shiva. The presiding deity is Sri Vaidyanathan - the God of Healing. 27 km from Chidambaram, and 110 km from Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu.IndiaLord AngarakaShivaSri Vaidyanatha Swamy TempleTamil NaduVaitheeswaran Koilancientasiahealingheritagehinduindianmarsplanetreligionreligioussivasouth asiatemple
Passage inside Vaitheeswaran Koil (Sri Vaidyanatha Swamy Temple) - Lord Angaraka Temple (The Planet Mars). Vaitheeswaran Koil or Pullirukkuvelur is a Hindu temple dedicated to the Lord Shiva. Shiva is worshipped as Vaitheeswaran or the "God of healing" and it is believed that prayers to Vaitheeswaran can cure diseases. Vaitheeswaran is a Tamil derivative from vaidya (Doctor) and Ishvara (God/Master). The presiding deity is Sri Vaidyanathan - the God of Healing. Location: village 7 kilometers from Sirkazhi, 27 km from Chidambaram, 110 km from Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu.
IndiaLord AngarakaShivaSri Vaidyanatha Swamy TempleTamil NaduVaitheeswaran Koilhealinghinduindianmarsplanetreligionreligioussivatemple
Vaitheeswaran Koil (Sri Vaidyanatha Swamy Temple) - Lord Angaraka Temple (The Planet Mars). Vaitheeswaran Koil or Pullirukkuvelur is a Hindu temple dedicated to the Lord Shiva. Shiva is worshipped as Vaitheeswaran or the "God of healing" and it is believed that prayers to Vaitheeswaran can cure diseases. Vaitheeswaran is a Tamil derivative from vaidya (Doctor) and Ishvara (God/Master). The presiding deity is Sri Vaidyanathan - the God of Healing. Location: village 7 kilometers from Sirkazhi, 27 km from Chidambaram, 110 km from Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu.
IndiaLord AngarakaShivaSri Vaidyanatha Swamy TempleTamil NaduVaitheeswaran Koilhealinghinduindianmarsplanetreligionreligioussivatemple
Vaitheeswaran Koil (Sri Vaidyanatha Swamy Temple) - Lord Angaraka Temple (The Planet Mars).
Vaitheeswaran Koil or Pullirukkuvelur is a Hindu temple dedicated to the Lord Shiva. The presiding deity is Sri Vaidyanathan - the God of Healing. 27 km from Chidambaram, and 110 km from Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu.IndiaLord AngarakaShivaSri Vaidyanatha Swamy TempleTamil NaduVaitheeswaran Koilancientasiahealingheritagehinduindianmarsplanetreligionreligioussivasouth asiatemple
Entrance to Vaitheeswaran Koil (Sri Vaidyanatha Swamy Temple) - Lord Angaraka Temple (The Planet Mars). Vaitheeswaran Koil or Pullirukkuvelur is a Hindu temple dedicated to the Lord Shiva. Shiva is worshipped as Vaitheeswaran or the "God of healing" and it is believed that prayers to Vaitheeswaran can cure diseases. Vaitheeswaran is a Tamil derivative from vaidya (Doctor) and Ishvara (God/Master). The presiding deity is Sri Vaidyanathan - the God of Healing. Location: village 7 kilometers from Sirkazhi, 27 km from Chidambaram, 110 km from Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu.
IndiaLord AngarakaShivaSri Vaidyanatha Swamy TempleTamil NaduVaitheeswaran Koilhealinghinduindianmarsplanetreligionreligioussivatemple
Vaitheeswaran Koil (Sri Vaidyanatha Swamy Temple) - Lord Angaraka Temple (The Planet Mars).
Vaitheeswaran Koil or Pullirukkuvelur is a Hindu temple dedicated to the Lord Shiva. The presiding deity is Sri Vaidyanathan - the God of Healing. 27 km from Chidambaram, and 110 km from Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu.IndiaLord AngarakaShivaSri Vaidyanatha Swamy TempleTamil NaduVaitheeswaran Koilancientasiahealingheritagehinduindianmarsplanetreligionreligioussivasouth asiatemple
Vaitheeswaran Koil (Sri Vaidyanatha Swamy Temple) - Lord Angaraka Temple (The Planet Mars).
Vaitheeswaran Koil or Pullirukkuvelur is a Hindu temple dedicated to the Lord Shiva. The presiding deity is Sri Vaidyanathan - the God of Healing. 27 km from Chidambaram, and 110 km from Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu.IndiaLord AngarakaShivaSri Vaidyanatha Swamy TempleTamil NaduVaitheeswaran Koilancientasiahealingheritagehinduindianmarsplanetreligionreligioussivasouth asiatemple
Shaft of light comes through the ceiling at the Vaitheeswaran Koil (Sri Vaidyanatha Swamy Temple).
Vaitheeswaran Koil or Pullirukkuvelur is a Hindu temple dedicated to the Lord Shiva. Lord Angaraka Temple (The Planet Mars) in which the presiding deity is Sri Vaidyanathan - the God of Healing. 27 km from Chidambaram, and 110 km from Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu, South India.IndiaLord AngarakaShivaSri Vaidyanatha Swamy TempleTamil NaduVaitheeswaran Koilancientasiahealingheritagehinduindianmarsplanetreligionreligioussivasouth asiatemple
Vaitheeswaran Koil (Sri Vaidyanatha Swamy Temple) - Lord Angaraka Temple (The Planet Mars).
Vaitheeswaran Koil or Pullirukkuvelur is a Hindu temple dedicated to the Lord Shiva. The presiding deity is Sri Vaidyanathan - the God of Healing. 27 km from Chidambaram, and 110 km from Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu.IndiaLord AngarakaShivaSri Vaidyanatha Swamy TempleTamil NaduVaitheeswaran Koilancientasiahealingheritagehinduindianmarsplanetreligionreligioussivasouth asiatemple
Vaitheeswaran Koil (Sri Vaidyanatha Swamy Temple) - Lord Angaraka Temple (The Planet Mars).
Vaitheeswaran Koil or Pullirukkuvelur is a Hindu temple dedicated to the Lord Shiva. The presiding deity is Sri Vaidyanathan - the God of Healing. 27 km from Chidambaram, and 110 km from Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu.IndiaLord AngarakaShivaSri Vaidyanatha Swamy TempleTamil NaduVaitheeswaran Koilancientasiahealingheritagehinduindianmarsplanetreligionreligioussivasouth asiatemple
The Thanjavur Maratha Palace Complex, known locally as Aranmanai, is the official residence of the Bhonsle family which ruled over the Tanjore region from 1674 to 1855. The palace complex consists of the Sadar Mahal Palace, the queen's courtyard and the Durbar Hall. The Raja Serfoji Memorial Hall and the Royal Palace Museum are situated in the Sadar Mahal Palace. There is also a small bell tower. The Saraswathi Mahal Library is situated with the Thanjavur palace complex.
AranmanaiBhonsleIndiaRaja Serfoji Memorial HallRoyal Palace MuseumSadar Mahal PalaceTNTamilTamil NaduTanjoreThanjavurThanjavur Maratha Palace Complexancientasiaheritageidolsindianlibrarymusuemresidencesouth asiastatues
The Thanjavur Maratha Palace Complex, known locally as Aranmanai, is the official residence of the Bhonsle family which ruled over the Tanjore region from 1674 to 1855. The palace complex consists of the Sadar Mahal Palace, the queen's courtyard and the Durbar Hall. The Raja Serfoji Memorial Hall and the Royal Palace Museum are situated in the Sadar Mahal Palace. There is also a small bell tower. The Saraswathi Mahal Library is situated with the Thanjavur palace complex.
AranmanaiBhonsleIndiaRaja Serfoji Memorial HallRoyal Palace MuseumSadar Mahal PalaceTNTamilTamil NaduTanjoreThanjavurThanjavur Maratha Palace Complexancientasiaheritageidolsindianlibrarymusuemresidencesouth asiastatues
The Thanjavur Maratha Palace Complex, known locally as Aranmanai, is the official residence of the Bhonsle family which ruled over the Tanjore region from 1674 to 1855. The palace complex consists of the Sadar Mahal Palace, the queen's courtyard and the Durbar Hall. The Raja Serfoji Memorial Hall and the Royal Palace Museum are situated in the Sadar Mahal Palace. There is also a small bell tower. The Saraswathi Mahal Library is situated with the Thanjavur palace complex.
AranmanaiBhonsleIndiaRaja Serfoji Memorial HallRoyal Palace MuseumSadar Mahal PalaceTNTamilTamil NaduTanjoreThanjavurThanjavur Maratha Palace Complexancientasiaheritageidolsindianlibrarymusuemresidencesouth asiastatues
Vishnu-Durga, Daksinamurti and Chandikeswara statues from Ariyacheri-Kumbakonam, 17-18th Century AD.
The Thanjavur Maratha Palace Complex, known locally as Aranmanai, is the official residence of the Bhonsle family which ruled over the Tanjore region from 1674 to 1855. The palace complex consists of the Sadar Mahal Palace, the queen's courtyard and the Durbar Hall. The Raja Serfoji Memorial Hall and the Royal Palace Museum are situated in the Sadar Mahal Palace. There is also a small bell tower. The Saraswathi Mahal Library is situated with the Thanjavur palace complex.AranmanaiBhonsleChandikeswaraDaksinamurtiIndiaRaja Serfoji Memorial HallRoyal Palace MuseumSadar Mahal PalaceTNTamilTamil NaduTanjoreThanjavurThanjavur Maratha Palace ComplexVishnuDurgaancientasiaheritageidolsindianlibrarymusuemresidencesouth asiastatues
The Thanjavur Maratha Palace Complex, known locally as Aranmanai, is the official residence of the Bhonsle family which ruled over the Tanjore region from 1674 to 1855. The palace complex consists of the Sadar Mahal Palace, the queen's courtyard and the Durbar Hall. The Raja Serfoji Memorial Hall and the Royal Palace Museum are situated in the Sadar Mahal Palace. There is also a small bell tower. The Saraswathi Mahal Library is situated with the Thanjavur palace complex.
AranmanaiBhonsleIndiaRaja Serfoji Memorial HallRoyal Palace MuseumSadar Mahal PalaceTNTamilTamil NaduTanjoreThanjavurThanjavur Maratha Palace Complexancientasiaheritageidolsindianlibrarymusuemresidencesouth asiastatues
The Thanjavur Maratha Palace Complex, known locally as Aranmanai, is the official residence of the Bhonsle family which ruled over the Tanjore region from 1674 to 1855. The palace complex consists of the Sadar Mahal Palace, the queen's courtyard and the Durbar Hall. The Raja Serfoji Memorial Hall and the Royal Palace Museum are situated in the Sadar Mahal Palace. There is also a small bell tower. The Saraswathi Mahal Library is situated with the Thanjavur palace complex.
AranmanaiBhonsleIndiaRaja Serfoji Memorial HallRoyal Palace MuseumSadar Mahal PalaceTNTamilTamil NaduTanjoreThanjavurThanjavur Maratha Palace Complexancientasiaheritageidolsindianlibrarymusuemresidencesouth asiastatues
The Thanjavur Maratha Palace Complex, known locally as Aranmanai, is the official residence of the Bhonsle family which ruled over the Tanjore region from 1674 to 1855. The palace complex consists of the Sadar Mahal Palace, the queen's courtyard and the Durbar Hall. The Raja Serfoji Memorial Hall and the Royal Palace Museum are situated in the Sadar Mahal Palace. There is also a small bell tower. The Saraswathi Mahal Library is situated with the Thanjavur palace complex.
AranmanaiBhonsleIndiaRaja Serfoji Memorial HallRoyal Palace MuseumSadar Mahal PalaceTNTamilTamil NaduTanjoreThanjavurThanjavur Maratha Palace Complexancientasiaheritageidolsindianlibrarymusuemresidencesouth asiastatues
Ardhanarisvara statue from Ariyacheri-Kumbakonam, 17-18th Century AD.
The Thanjavur Maratha Palace Complex, known locally as Aranmanai, is the official residence of the Bhonsle family which ruled over the Tanjore region from 1674 to 1855. The palace complex consists of the Sadar Mahal Palace, the queen's courtyard and the Durbar Hall. The Raja Serfoji Memorial Hall and the Royal Palace Museum are situated in the Sadar Mahal Palace. There is also a small bell tower. The Saraswathi Mahal Library is situated with the Thanjavur palace complex.
The Thanjavur Maratha Palace Complex, known locally as Aranmanai, is the official residence of the Bhonsle family which ruled over the Tanjore region from 1674 to 1855. The palace complex consists of the Sadar Mahal Palace, the queen's courtyard and the Durbar Hall. The Raja Serfoji Memorial Hall and the Royal Palace Museum are situated in the Sadar Mahal Palace. There is also a small bell tower. The Saraswathi Mahal Library is situated with the Thanjavur palace complex.AranmanaiArdhanarisvaraBhonsleIndiaRaja Serfoji Memorial HallRoyal Palace MuseumSadar Mahal PalaceTNTamilTamil NaduTanjoreThanjavurThanjavur Maratha Palace Complexancientasiaheritageidolsindianlibrarymusuemresidencesouth asiastatuestatues
The Thanjavur Maratha Palace Complex, known locally as Aranmanai, is the official residence of the Bhonsle family which ruled over the Tanjore region from 1674 to 1855. The palace complex consists of the Sadar Mahal Palace, the queen's courtyard and the Durbar Hall. The Raja Serfoji Memorial Hall and the Royal Palace Museum are situated in the Sadar Mahal Palace. There is also a small bell tower. The Saraswathi Mahal Library is situated with the Thanjavur palace complex.
AranmanaiBhonsleIndiaRaja Serfoji Memorial HallRoyal Palace MuseumSadar Mahal PalaceTNTamilTamil NaduTanjoreThanjavurThanjavur Maratha Palace Complexancientasiaheritageidolsindianlibrarymusuemresidencesouth asiastatues
Full size doll at the Thanjavur Maratha Palace Complex. Also known locally as Aranmanai, it is the official residence of the Bhonsle family which ruled over the Tanjore region from 1674 to 1855. The palace complex consists of the Sadar Mahal Palace, the queen's courtyard and the Durbar Hall. The Raja Serfoji Memorial Hall and the Royal Palace Museum are situated in the Sadar Mahal Palace. There is also a small bell tower. The Saraswathi Mahal Library is situated with the Thanjavur palace complex.
AranmanaiBhonsleIndiaRaja Serfoji Memorial HallRoyal Palace MuseumSadar Mahal PalaceTNTamilTamil NaduTanjoreThanjavurThanjavur Maratha Palace Complexancientasiacolourfuldollheritageidolsindianladylibrarymusuemresidencesouth asiastatues
The Thanjavur Maratha Palace Complex, known locally as Aranmanai, is the official residence of the Bhonsle family which ruled over the Tanjore region from 1674 to 1855. The palace complex consists of the Sadar Mahal Palace, the queen's courtyard and the Durbar Hall. The Raja Serfoji Memorial Hall and the Royal Palace Museum are situated in the Sadar Mahal Palace. There is also a small bell tower. The Saraswathi Mahal Library is situated with the Thanjavur palace complex.
AranmanaiBhonsleIndiaRaja Serfoji Memorial HallRoyal Palace MuseumSadar Mahal PalaceTNTamilTamil NaduTanjoreThanjavurThanjavur Maratha Palace Complexancientasiaheritageidolsindianlibrarymusuemresidencesouth asiastatues
Saraswathi Mahal Library (சரசுவதி மகால் நூலகம்). Saraswathi Mahal Library or Tanjore Maharaja Serfoji's Sarasvati Mahal Library and Museum is located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the oldest libraries in Asia and has on display a rare collection of Palm leaf manuscripts and paper written in Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Hindi and a few other languages indigenous to India. The collection comprises well over 49,000 volumes, though only a tiny fraction of these are on display. The library has a complete catalog of holdings, which is being made available online. Some rare holdings can be viewed on site by prior arrangement. There are also a number of old stone statues and idols on display.
IndiaSaraswathi Mahal LibraryTNTamilTamil NaduTanjoreTanjore Maharaja Serfoji LibraryThanjavurancientasiaheritageidolsindianlibrarymuseumsouth asiastatues
Saraswathi Mahal Library (சரசுவதி மகால் நூலகம்). Saraswathi Mahal Library or Tanjore Maharaja Serfoji's Sarasvati Mahal Library is located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the oldest libraries in Asia and has on display a rare collection of Palm leaf manuscripts and paper written in Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Hindi and a few other languages indigenous to India. The collection comprises well over 49,000 volumes, though only a tiny fraction of these are on display. The library has a complete catalog of holdings, which is being made available online. Some rare holdings can be viewed on site by prior arrangement. There are also a number of old stone statues and idols on display.
IndiaSaraswathi Mahal LibraryTNTamilTamil NaduTanjoreTanjore Maharaja Serfoji LibraryThanjavurancientasiaheritageidolsindianlibrarysouth asiastatues
Saraswathi Mahal Library (சரசுவதி மகால் நூலகம்). Saraswathi Mahal Library or Tanjore Maharaja Serfoji's Sarasvati Mahal Library is located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the oldest libraries in Asia and has on display a rare collection of Palm leaf manuscripts and paper written in Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Hindi and a few other languages indigenous to India. The collection comprises well over 49,000 volumes, though only a tiny fraction of these are on display. The library has a complete catalog of holdings, which is being made available online. Some rare holdings can be viewed on site by prior arrangement. There are also a number of old stone statues and idols on display.
IndiaSaraswathi Mahal LibraryTNTamilTamil NaduTanjoreTanjore Maharaja Serfoji LibraryThanjavurancientasiaheritageidolsindianlibrarysouth asiastatues
Saraswathi Mahal Library (சரசுவதி மகால் நூலகம்). Saraswathi Mahal Library or Tanjore Maharaja Serfoji's Sarasvati Mahal Library is located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the oldest libraries in Asia and has on display a rare collection of Palm leaf manuscripts and paper written in Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Hindi and a few other languages indigenous to India. The collection comprises well over 49,000 volumes, though only a tiny fraction of these are on display. The library has a complete catalog of holdings, which is being made available online. Some rare holdings can be viewed on site by prior arrangement. There are also a number of old stone statues and idols on display.
IndiaSaraswathi Mahal LibraryTNTamilTamil NaduTanjoreTanjore Maharaja Serfoji LibraryThanjavurancientasiaheritageidolsindianlibrarysouth asiastatues
Saraswathi Mahal Library (சரசுவதி மகால் நூலகம்). Saraswathi Mahal Library or Tanjore Maharaja Serfoji's Sarasvati Mahal Library is located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the oldest libraries in Asia and has on display a rare collection of Palm leaf manuscripts and paper written in Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Hindi and a few other languages indigenous to India. The collection comprises well over 49,000 volumes, though only a tiny fraction of these are on display. The library has a complete catalog of holdings, which is being made available online. Some rare holdings can be viewed on site by prior arrangement. There are also a number of old stone statues and idols on display.
IndiaSaraswathi Mahal LibraryTNTamilTamil NaduTanjoreTanjore Maharaja Serfoji LibraryThanjavurancientasiaheritageidolsindianlibrarysouth asiastatues
Saraswathi Mahal Library (சரசுவதி மகால் நூலகம்). Saraswathi Mahal Library or Tanjore Maharaja Serfoji's Sarasvati Mahal Library is located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the oldest libraries in Asia and has on display a rare collection of Palm leaf manuscripts and paper written in Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Hindi and a few other languages indigenous to India. The collection comprises well over 49,000 volumes, though only a tiny fraction of these are on display. The library has a complete catalog of holdings, which is being made available online. Some rare holdings can be viewed on site by prior arrangement. There are also a number of old stone statues and idols on display.
IndiaSaraswathi Mahal LibraryTNTamilTamil NaduTanjoreTanjore Maharaja Serfoji LibraryThanjavurancientasiaheritageidolsindianlibrarysouth asiastatues
Saraswathi Mahal Library (சரசுவதி மகால் நூலகம்). Saraswathi Mahal Library or Tanjore Maharaja Serfoji's Sarasvati Mahal Library is located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the oldest libraries in Asia and has on display a rare collection of Palm leaf manuscripts and paper written in Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Hindi and a few other languages indigenous to India. The collection comprises well over 49,000 volumes, though only a tiny fraction of these are on display. The library has a complete catalog of holdings, which is being made available online. Some rare holdings can be viewed on site by prior arrangement. There are also a number of old stone statues and idols on display.
IndiaSaraswathi Mahal LibraryTNTamilTamil NaduTanjoreTanjore Maharaja Serfoji LibraryThanjavurancientasiaheritageidolsindianlibrarysouth asiastatues
The Thanjavur Maratha Palace Complex, known locally as Aranmanai, is the official residence of the Bhonsle family which ruled over the Tanjore region from 1674 to 1855. The palace complex consists of the Sadar Mahal Palace, the queen's courtyard and the Durbar Hall. The Raja Serfoji Memorial Hall and the Royal Palace Museum are situated in the Sadar Mahal Palace. There is also a small bell tower. The Saraswathi Mahal Library is situated with the Thanjavur palace complex.
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The Thanjavur Maratha Palace Complex, known locally as Aranmanai, is the official residence of the Bhonsle family which ruled over the Tanjore region from 1674 to 1855. The palace complex consists of the Sadar Mahal Palace, the queen's courtyard and the Durbar Hall. The Raja Serfoji Memorial Hall and the Royal Palace Museum are situated in the Sadar Mahal Palace. There is also a small bell tower. The Saraswathi Mahal Library is situated with the Thanjavur palace complex.
AranmanaiBhonsleIndiaRaja Serfoji Memorial HallRoyal Palace MuseumSadar Mahal PalaceTNTamilTamil NaduTanjoreThanjavurThanjavur Maratha Palace Complexancientasiaheritageidolsindianlibrarymusuemresidencesouth asiastatues
11th Century Nataraja statue from Pattiswaram. The Thanjavur Maratha Palace Complex, known locally as Aranmanai, is the official residence of the Bhonsle family which ruled over the Tanjore region from 1674 to 1855. The palace complex consists of the Sadar Mahal Palace, the queen's courtyard and the Durbar Hall. The Raja Serfoji Memorial Hall and the Royal Palace Museum are situated in the Sadar Mahal Palace. There is also a small bell tower. The Saraswathi Mahal Library is situated with the Thanjavur palace complex.
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12th Century Nataraja statue from Tiruvidaimarudur. The Thanjavur Maratha Palace Complex, known locally as Aranmanai, is the official residence of the Bhonsle family which ruled over the Tanjore region from 1674 to 1855. The palace complex consists of the Sadar Mahal Palace, the queen's courtyard and the Durbar Hall. The Raja Serfoji Memorial Hall and the Royal Palace Museum are situated in the Sadar Mahal Palace. There is also a small bell tower. The Saraswathi Mahal Library is situated with the Thanjavur palace complex.
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