Temples in Tanjore

Tanjore Temples

There are so many temples to be visited in Tanjore District. Especially So many temples are located near Tanjore. Not only Hindu's Temples, Famous Churches and Mosque are also suituated in Tanjore District.

1.Ganapathy Agraharam near Thiruvaiyaru

2.ThiruVeezhiMizhalai ( Padikkasu Vinayagar)

3.Thiruchengattangudi near Nannilam

4.Punaani nallur maariyamman temple near thanjavur

5.Sikkal near Nagappatinam

6.Ettukkudi

near Thiruvarur ( 23 kms )

7.Thiru chaikkadu near poompuhar ( Murugan has a Bow instead of Vel)

Vaiteeswaran Koil ( Muthukkumara swamy )

8. Ramar temple near Thiruvaiyaru( 12 kms from tanjore ).

9.Kannayiramudaiyaar Koyil-Vaiththeeswaran Koil

10.Andhisamrakshaneeswarar Koyil-Mayilaaduthurai

11.Aabhathsagaayar Koyil-AAyyampaettai

12.PanchaNadheeswarar Koyil-Thanjaavoor

13.KruthaPureeswarar Koyil-Thanjaavoor

14.VyaagraPureeswarar Koyil-Thanjaavoor

15.Vajrathambaeswarar Koyil-ariyaloor 16.SemmaeniNaathar Koyil-tanjore.

16.Ganapathy Agraharam near Thiruvaiyaru

17.Sivan temple thiruvidamaruthur,thirukkuvalai taluk..

18.Velankanni Church

19.Nagore dharga.

Suryanar Koil

There is a temple here dedicated to the Sun. It is two miles away from Tiruvadamarudar in the district of Tanjore, South India

Trivadi Tiruvayar Temple

Trivadi, Tiruvayar or Tiru-ayyaru is seven miles north of Tanjore. It is situated on the banks of Kaveri. There is a temple dedicated to Lord Siva—Panchanadiswara. The samadhi of Saint Tyagaraja is here on the banks of the river. All the Tamil songsters and Bhaghavatars assemble here and celebrate his birthday anniversary.


Thiruvarur Thiyagaraja Temple
This is in Tanjore district, Lord Tyagaraja dwells here Birth in Tiruvalur gives Moksha Just as death in Benaras gives Mukti.

Transport Facilities to Tanjore:

By Bus : Tanjore has the big and well bus stand. town buses available from Tanjore main bus stand to Tanjore Big Temple (Periya Koil).
By Train : Tanjore has the railway junction. It has the train faculities from Chennai, Trichy , Banglore, etc. From Railway station to Tanjore big Temple (Periya Koil) buses and autoes are available.
By Air : Trichy is the nearest airport. It is just 60 km distance from Tanjore Periya Koil.

Hotel Facilities For Tanjore Temple:

Tanjore is an ancient city, It was once a stronghold of the Cholas. It was they who made Tanjore a center for learning and culture.Tanjore is particularly known for its handicrafts. In fact, Tanjore is a major exporter of local handicrafts worldwide. The entire Tanjore region is drained by the mighty river Cauvery. It is the presence of this water body that makes the entire region fertile and hence favorable for rice cultivation. Tanjore is hence fondly called the Rice Bowl of South India. A city deeply involved in arts, Tanjore patronizes Carnatic music and arts. The culture of the region is well reflected in the Navagraha Temples in Tanjore. Tanjore is a big town. It has well Boading and Lodging facility. So many lodges are available near Tanjore temples. There are the lodges in tanjore listed below

Ideal River View Resort
Hotel Gnanam
PL.A. Residency
Hotel Sangam
Hotel Ramanath Thanjavur
Hotel Parisutham
Adithya Hotel
Hotel Tamilnadu
Raja House
Ashok Lodge