Author : Reena Ittyerah Puri
Publisher : Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd
ISBN 13 : 8184828047
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (848 download)
Book Synopsis Thanjavur by : Reena Ittyerah Puri
Download or read book Thanjavur written by Reena Ittyerah Puri and published by Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd. This book was released on 1971-04-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Legend has it that the ancient town of Thanjavur came up on the spot where Vishnu defeated an evil demon. The mighty Cholas made it their capital in the 9th century CE, following which they increased, through conquests, the size and strength of their empire. Finally, after realizing all his military ambitions, the Chola monarch Raja Raja Chola I decided to build a great temple in Thanjavur dedicated to Lord Shiva. Thus Thanjavur became home to the majestic Brihadeeswara temple and many other shrines. Amar Chitra Katha tells the stories surrounding this ancient town and its monuments.