Comparatively less known but it was second capital of great Chola kingdom in 1000 AD for 250 years. This was built by Rajendra Chola-I, son of Rajaraja-I who built Thanjavur Brihdishwara temple. Both temples 70 KM apart are named as Bridheswara temple. This is UNESCO World Heritage declared in 2004.
Maratha Royal Palace -Thanjavur
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.
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.”
Wayanad- A scton of Western Ghats
Located at a distance of 280km from Bangalore. Wayanad is a beautiful hill station in the north east of Kerala. Part of the Western Ghats is in the district. In the centre of the district hills are lower in height while the northern area has high hills. The Wayanad forests have been inhabited for more than 3,000 years. […]
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.
