Thanjavur district is one of the 30 districts of the state of Tamil Nadu, in southeastern India. Its capital is Thanjavur (Tanjore). The state of Tamil Nadu, in southeastern India is divided into 30 districts. ... India is subdivided into 28 states, 6 union territories and a National Capital Territory. ... Tamil Nadu (தமிழ் நாடு, Land of the Tamils) is a state at the southern tip of India. ... Thanjavur, also known as Tanjore, is a city in Tamil Nadu, in southeastern India. ...

Geography

Thanjavur district map

The district is located in the centre-east of the state, bounded on the northeast by Nagapattinam District, on the east by Tiruvarur District, on the south by the Palk Strait, on the west by Pudukkottai District, and on the north by the Coleroon River, across which lie Tiruchirappalli and Perambalur districts. Image File history File links File links The following pages link to this file: Thanjavur district ... Image File history File links File links The following pages link to this file: Thanjavur district ... Nagapattinam (also formerly known as Negapatam) is a small city of about a 100,000 population located in Coastal Tamil Nadu state in India. ... Thiruvarur is an administrative district in the state of Tamil Nadu in India. ... The Palk Strait is a 40-85 mi (64-137 km) wide strait that lies between India and Sri Lanka between Dhanushkodi, near Rameswaram in the state of Tamil Nadu in India, and Talaimannar in the Mannar island in Sri Lanka. ... Pudukkottai is a city in Tamil Nadu state of southern India. ... The Coleroon (also Kollidam or Kolidam) is a river in southeastern India. ... Tiruchirapalli (also spelled Tiruchchirappalli, commonly known as Tiruchi or Trichy, formerly known as Trichinopoly under British rule) is a city situated on the banks of the Kaveri river, centrally located in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. ... Perambalur is an administrative district in the state of Tamil Nadu in India. ...

The flat northern part of the district includes part of the Cauvery River delta. It is irrigated by an elaborate system of dams, cuts and canals in connection with the Cauvery and its chief distributary the Coleroon; these two rivers and the lesser distributaries run from west to east. The soil is exceedingly productive, and the staple crop is rice. The delta region is highly cultivated, dotted over with groves of coconut trees [one of the largest producers of coconut in Tamil Nadu], and is one of the most densely populated tracts in India. On account of its fertility it has been called the "Granary of Southern India". The city of Thanjavur lies on the south bank of the Cauvery near the center of the district. Other cities and towns include Kumbakonam, Madukkur, Papanasam, Semmangudi, Swamimalai , Thiruvaiyaru,Pattukottai,Peraurani,Orathanad,Tiruvidaimaruthur,Tiruvonam and Adirampattinam The Cauvery (sometimes written as Kaveri) is one of the major rivers of southern India. ... Nile River delta, as seen from Earth orbit. ... A distributary is a river that branches off from a major river before it reaches the sea, particularly in a river delta. ... The Coleroon is a river in southeastern India. ... Species References ITIS 41975 2002-09-22 Rice (genus Oryza) is a plant of the grass family which is a dietary staple of more than half of the worlds human population. ... Binomial name Cocos nucifera L. Also a song by Harry Nilsson The Coconut Palm (Cocos nucifera), is a member of the Family Arecaceae (palm family). ... This article needs cleanup. ... Semmangudi is a famous town in Thanjavur District, in Tamil Nadu, souteastern India, that produced many carnatic singers. ... Swamimalai is a small town near Kumbakonam in Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu, India. ... Thiruvaiyaru : Situated on the banks of the river Kaveri, 13kms from Thanjavur, Thiruvaaiyaru has an old Shiva temple dedicated to Panchanatheeswar. ...

Brahadeeswara temple Rajakopuram

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Culture

Thanjavur is a land of temples, many of them being of very early date. Most of the Temples were built by the Cholas who ruled all over Tamil Nadu with Thanjavur as their capital from 9th to 11th Century. It is a center of Carnatic music. The annual Thyagaraja Aradhana held in January at Thiruvaiyaru [13 kms from Thanjavur] on the banks of the river Cauvery is very famous. It attracts musicians from all over the country. Bharathanatiyam(ethnic dance of TamilNadu) was originated at Thanjavur. This form of dance is based on kerthanas and songs based on Carnatic music. Bharatanatiyum was played in temples in and around Thanjavur with aid from kings and temple management committes. Thanjavur art is a famous form of artpieces. They are drawings of mostly god images over cloth piece and decorated with glass, non-preciuos gems and gold linings. This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ...

Prominent Persons of Thanjavur District

Sivaji Ganesan - Popular actor of Tamil cinema M.K. Mooppanar - Erstwhile leader of T.M.C ( a political party now merged with Congress)