Derived its name from Mythical Demon Tanja, Thanjavur is a city located in the state of Tamil Nadu. Also known as Tanjore or the city of temples this city is also a pilgrim centre and a very popular tourist destination in South India. it is a beautiful place with numerous historical temples. The city is an important agricultural centre located in the Cauvery Delta and is known as the "Rice bowl of Tamil Nadu". The major occupation of the inhabitants of the city is tourism and service-oriented industry, while the traditional occupation is agriculture

Best time to visit: October-March