Tanjore or Thanjavur is located in the state of Tamil Nadu. Its name has been derived from ‘Tanjan’ the legendary Asura in the Hindu mythology. Places like Thanjavur Royal Palace, Siva Ganga Garden, Sangeetha Mahal, Nandi Bull, Airavateswara Temple, Swami Malai Temple, Vellai Puliar Temple, Grand Anicut, Thanjavur Art Gallery and Brihadeshwar temple are a must see when in Tanjore. The city is very famous for agricultural activities and is believed to be the granary of South India because of its agricultural produce. It is intensively known for its Tanjore paintings, cotton sarees and handloom silk sarees which are in demand worldwide.
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