Thanjavur district, Administrative district in Tamil Nadu, India
Located in the delta of the Cauvery River, Thanjavur district encompasses fertile agricultural lands that produce substantial amounts of rice for South India.
The district served as the capital for multiple dynasties, including the Cholas, who established their power center here during the medieval period.
The district maintains strong traditions in bronze casting, silk weaving, and classical dance forms, particularly through its numerous temples and art institutions.
The district connects to major cities through regular bus services and maintains proximity to Tiruchirappalli International Airport, facilitating transportation access.
The Saraswathi Mahal Library in the district contains over 50,000 manuscripts and texts written on palm leaves in multiple Indian languages.
Location: Tamil Nadu
Capital city: Thanjavur
Website: http://www.thanjavur.tn.nic.in/
Shares border with: Nagapattinam
Website: http://thanjavur.tn.nic.in
GPS coordinates: 10.64000,79.22000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:49
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