The Thanjavur Temple - World Heritage Site - UNESCO.

Peruvudaiyar Aalayam, Big Temple (locally known as "Thanjai Periya Kovil") is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in Thanjavur in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is also known as RajaRajeswara Temple Rajarajeswaram and Peruvudayar Temple. It is one of the largest temples in India and is an example of Dravidian architecture during the Chola period. Built by Raja Raja Chola I and completed in 1010 CE, the temple turned 1000 years old . The temple is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the "Great Living Chola Temples", with the other two being the Peruvudaiyar Temple, Gangaikonda Cholapuram and Airavatesvara temple.

The temple stands amidst fortified walls that were probably added in the 16th century. The vimanam (temple tower) is 198 ft (60 m) high and is one of the tallest in the world. The Kumbam (the apex or the bulbous structure on the top) weighs around 80 tons.There is a big statue of Nandi (sacred bull), carved out of a single rock measuring about 16 ft (4.9 m) long and 13 ft (4.0 m) high at the entrance.[ The entire temple structure is made out of granite, the nearest sources of which are about 60 km to the west of temple. The temple is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Tamil Nadu.

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"We ended up walking out and not staying it was awful nothing like it says on the website "

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"Unfortunately we couldn’t stay at the emerald. The ac was broken and we were only informed once we arrived. We stayed at their other inn which was not similar to the emerald and what our expectations were. Disappointed in our stay. "

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"Train station about 2-3 kms away, close to old bus station where buses to Kumbakonam depart. Staff was very helpful in resolving a reservation issue "

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"Very good value for money."

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"Rooms need renovation as the accessories used seem poor quality. "

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Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

"Roach crawling around, bathroom toilet tank leaking water"

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Family Suite, Park View | Laptop workspace, free WiFi

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"Parking on site is limited. But location of hotel is in prime area where everything is nearby."

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Sep 28 - Sep 29

"Clean tidy hotel located near the new bus stand. Amenable staff."

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"Very far from the bus stand - please only book if you have car or plan on getting taxi "

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"Good value for money. "

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"Beautiful place to stay in Thanjavur, Overall good quality, friendly staff and neat and clean spacious rooms."

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Sangam Hotel in Thanjavur

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Hotel Victoriyah

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The Emerald

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Hotel Royal stay

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Philomena Hotel & Apartment

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Treebo Premium La Orchid

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Hotel Barnabas Homestay

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HOTEL TIME SQUARE

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Grace Vista

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Freshup

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Hyders Mahal and Hotel

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Hotel Sumi Palace

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Naadi stayinn New Busstand Thanjavur

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Hotel Akshith Inn

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Hyders Park - The Business Hotel

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HOTEL TAWFEEQ PALACE

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Treebo Naaz Royal

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HOTEL N N PALACE

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