Nayakas (shevappa Nayak) were actual builders of this palace. Though the palace is ordinary compared to Mysore or any other royal palaces yet contains a rich museum of 9th-15th century sculptures and Maratha kingdom artifacts. This palace was captured from Nayakas by Venkoji (Half brother of Veer Shivaji). Maratha general Venkoji was sent by Nawab of Bijapur to resolve the internal dispute of Nayakas but in turn Venkoji captured the Thanjavur region. Henceforh till 1799 AD till British captured it.
Author: Rakesh Rai
Brihadishvara Temple, Thanjavur – A pearl of the World
The Brideshwar temple at Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu was constructed by Great Chola king Rajaraja-1 about a thousand years ago. There are theories about skill used in building this temple along with theories that Aliens built it and power of secret vedic mantras helped in lifting the tonnes of granite. But there are also some stories that this temple could not be consecrated due to some reasons and therefore King Rajaraja’s son Rajendra Chola constructed its replica at a place called Gangaikonda Chola puram ( 70 KM off Thanjavur). These both temples are pearl to be seen and if you do not see you will miss something…. . THis is incredible India and that is why India was called ” Sone ki Chidiya”……..Just unbelievable about 70,000 people visited this temple on Dec,31,2017.
Ramanujam, Mathematics genius – Visit to his abode
” Hardy stated that a ‘single look’ was enough to show they could only have been written by a mathematician of the highest calibre, comparing Ramanujan to other mathematical geniuses such as Euler and Jacobi.”
Anaikatti- Confluence of Bhavani and Suruvani
Anaikatti a nature spot and tribal village in Kerala- Tamilnadu border state of India. Calm and relaxing and the river Suruvani touches the resort. Trekking point is there which takes you in forest where two rivers Suruvani and Bhavani meet. Our dear film actor Rajnikant has a bungalow here.
Visit to Isha Yoga center – A Sadhguru creation
When we were planning for Anaikatti we also planned to visit Sadhguru’s Isha Yoga Center since it was very near to Coimbatore. We were a bit curious as we had heard a lot about Sadhguru and specially PM Modi had visited this place recently in 2017. Finally we felt that our visit to Anaikatti was […]
Penukonda- A dying Medieval Fort
This city was second capital of Vijay Nagar Emipre in early 16th century. Barring a few smaller monuments in the city at bottom of the fort hill such as Gagan Mahal, Parshwanath temple, Thimmarasu jail and Syed Fakruddin grave , the main fort for which Penukonda is known on Andhra Pradesh Tourism map is utterly neglected. I think no tourist with family can reach the fort as there is mud road and even auto can not reach before 4 Km from Lakshmi Narayan temple and main fort. Very difficult to get guide here.
