| Darasuram |
34
Kms from Tanjore has a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva which was
built by
Rajendra Chola. It also boasts as a silk weaving centre. |
| Kumbakonam |
Famous
for the Mahamaham festival held every 12 years, Kumbakonam, 36
Kms from Tanjore, also boasts of five temples. The important ones
among them are Sarangapani, Kumbeswarar, Nageswara and Ramaswamy
temples. These temples
are noted for their semi erotic sculpture |
| Kumbakonam Home page |
| Mannargudi |
Lord
Krishna is featured as Rajagopala in Rajagopala Temple, Mannargudi.
This temple was constructed in the 12th century and received patronage
from
the Nayaka Kings. |
| Mayiladuthurai |
Used
to be called Mayuram, situated on the banks of river Cauvery. Mayuranatha
Swami temple, Parimala Ranganatha Swamy temple, Kasi Vishwanatha
Swamy temple, Punukeeswarar temple, Vadhanyeswarar temple and Ayyarappar
temple
are some of the famous temples in Mayiladuthurai . |
| Thirubuvanam |
45
Kms from Tanjore, Thirubuvanam has a 13th century Chola temple
dedicated
to Lord Shiva. Also well known for its silk weaving industry. |
| Poompuhar |
It
was the capital and port city of Cholas, also called as Kaveeripumpattinam,
as the river Cauvery drains into the Bay of Bengal here only.
Kovalan and Kannagi of the great epic Silappathikaram, written
by Ilangovadigal,
lived
in this town. "Silappathikara Kalaikkodam" is a panorama of sculptures depicting
scenes from Silappathikaram. |
| Poondi Matha Kovil |
| A very famous Catholic church for Matha. People of all faiths visit the church. |