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Thanjavur
Thanjavur
, formerly
Tanjore
, is a city in the
south Indian
state of
Tamil Nadu
. Thanjavur is an important center of South Indian religion, art, and architecture. Most of the
Great Living Chola Temples
, which are
UNESCO World Heritage Monuments
, are located in and around Thanjavur. The foremost among these, the
Brihadeeswara Temple
, is located in the centre of the city. Thanjavur is also home to
Tanjore painting
, a painting style unique to the region.
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