Thanjavur Art Gallery- The former palace of the Nayaks of Thanjavur, once viceroys of the Vijayanagara rulers and later hereditary rulers, is a wonderful and extravagant piece of architecture, built in 1600. The huge enclosed compound encompasses a complex which includes the Art Gallery, the Saraswati Library and the Sangeetha Sabha or Music Hall.

The former palace of the nayaks of Thanjavur, once viceroys of the Vijayanagara rulers is a wonderful and extravgant piece of architecture, built in 1600.The huge enclosed compound encompasses a complex which includes the Art Gallery,the saraswati Library and the Sangeetha sabha or Music Hall. A gigantic tower, the arsenal decorated with bands of arches form the external facade.Sixteen great Natarajas depict the various stages of the cosmic dance. An outstanding piece is a 12th century Nataraja from Tiruviddaimandin.

Thanjavur Gallery
Palace Building
Thanjavur
Tamil Nadu
Timings: 0900-1300 hrs and 1500-1800 hrs. Closed on Tamil New Years day,
Photography fee Rs 2 per camera