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Things to do in Thanjavur District, Tamil Nadu: The Best Historic Sites
Discover the best top things to do in Thanjavur District, India including Thenkudi Thittai Sree Vashisteswarar Temple- Guru Stalam, Arulmigu Naganathaswamy Temple Thirunageswaram, Srinivasa Ramanujan House, Manora Fort, Vijayanagar Fort.
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1. Thenkudi Thittai Sree Vashisteswarar Temple- Guru Stalam
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By TravelExplorer_2005 - Bengaluru, India
Thitai is aboout 35 kms from Kumbakonam and 9 kms from Thanjavur. The temple is a very huge beautiful complex with a huge kalyani in front of the temple. The main deity is Lord Shiva while Lord Guru is located at the entrance to Shiva's Temple in the complex. You also have Goddess Parvati Temple here. There is navagraha carved on the ceiling just outside the Parvati Temple. You need to stand beneath it and pray to Nandi, Lord Shiva and Lord Parvati for your well being and see Lord Guru immediately. They say by doing so your prayers would be answered. Please don't miss this temple as you can visit Thanjavur after visiting this temple.
2. Arulmigu Naganathaswamy Temple Thirunageswaram
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4.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By Dhivz - Singapore, null
I visited this temple together with my family in August 2018. I am surprised that not much has been written or shared about this temple on TripAdvisor. I feel blessed to have visited this temple and would like to share my experience. The main presiding deity in this temple is Lord Shiva. This temple is revered to be one of the 9 important navagraha (planets) temples in India, dedicated to Lord Rahu (North Lunar Node). Lord Rahu is believed to be relieved from his curse at this temple where he prayed to Lord Shiva. Therefore, Lord Rahu relieves his devotees from Rahu Dosha and shower them with his blessings at this place. Highlights of the temple as mentioned by the priest are stated below. 1) Milk poured on Lord Rahu's idol as abhishekham, turns blue in colour. The priest explained that since Lord Rahu is a snake, the milk turns blue upon contact with the idol indicating the presence of poison. This affirms that the deity is very much alive. However, abishekham is only done on special occasions. 2) Goddess Girigujambal, a swayambu lingam that radiates heat waves. Goddess Girigujambal performed a penance at this temple to relieve herself from a curse and reunite with Lord Shiva. The temple priest also shared that Goddesses Lakshmi and Saraswathi (seen at the sides of goddess Girigujambal) are believed to be still pacifying her. If not for the two other goddesses, the heat experienced at the shrine would be more intense. My family and I experienced the heat waves personally and no words can describe this divine experience. This temple is a must visit for all Hindu devotees. Do not miss it!
3. Srinivasa Ramanujan House
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4.0 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By srinivasnp - Chennai (Madras), India
The visit to the house of the greatest mathematician and Noble laureate from India was quite inspiring. The house in the heart of Kumbakonam the temple town of Tamil Nadu is now being maintained by the SASTRA college. The collections of some of his findings and photos are preserved. The cot in which he used to sleep and some of his belongings are preserved. The sad thing is that we lost this genius at a very age in the 30s. I visited the place with few of my friends from the USA who are researching on his works. A great pride for India as an intellectual capital
4. Manora Fort
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4.0 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By AryanSarath - Chennai (Madras), India
Manors Fort is a place of historic importance and is located about 60kms away from Thanjavur. You can reach by 2/4 wheeler. There is parking facility and parking fee needs to be paid. This fort is built to commemorate the victory of British forces over Napoleon Bonaparte in 1814 by Maratha King Sarofoji- II. You cannot go upto the peak but can go upto two levels. You could see the traditional pit around the fort. It is close to beach. There is a light house but it is closed. Hence you cannot go inside. Beach is close by. You cannot take a boat since it is prohibited by the Govt of Tamilnadu. A must visit place :)
5. Vijayanagar Fort
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4.0 based on 5 reviews
