of 40 acres. In this temple, postures from the Bharatnatayam form of dance
are depicted in sculpture. Natraja is Lord Shiva as a cosmic dancer. After
lunch at local restaurant, drive to Thanjavur (104kms/03hrs) enroute visiting
the Brass factory at Kumbakonam. Tanjore once the capital of Chola Kings,
has the Brahadeswara temple(or the big temple of God).The temple tower
rises to a height of 15mts from a square base of 29 mts and then tapers off,
making a total of 66mts.Checkin, dinner and overnite at hotel.
Day 3:
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After breakfast leave for Trichy, short name of Trichurapalli,
situated on the banks of Kaveri River is a blend of history and
tradition as well as pilgrim centre, it is famous for Ranganath
temple at Srirangam. Checkin at hotel.
After lunch city tour visiting Rock fort and its temple at a height of over 23mts.
Also visit Srirangam and Jambukeshwar Temple. Dinner and overnite at
hotel.
Day 4:
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After breakfast proceed to Madurai and checkin at hotel. The
ancient city of Madurai, some 2600 years old is laid out in the
banks of river Vaigai as a lotus flower with the Meenakshi
temple in the centre. After lunch city tour
visiting - Meenakshi temple, King Tirumalas Palace, Great tank and Gandhi
museum. Dinner and overnite at hotel.
Day 5:
Spend the day exploring Madurai, the ancient temple city.
You will be driven to nearby Rameswaram. The town is
intimately connected to the legend of Ramayana. Visit the
famous temple, nestling on the seaside. Overnight stay at
Madurai.
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