I am planning a trip to Thanjai during the last week of May. This is my first ever trip to Thanjavur and I am very excited about it. Since it is going to last for a few days, I would like to visit all important temples in and around Thanjavur, some of them which are mentioned in Ponniyin Selvan as well. Could you please suggest temples to be visited? I searched on the net and found a few repeated over and over again. But does any of you know of any temple which is historically rich but not frequented much by travellers(in other words, not commercialized yet). Thanks a lot.
-Hi shobha ramakrishnan has also done a couple of trips in tanjore and recorded it well as a travellougue in our group. her husband does a similar thing i his blog. the best thing is they give tips on the hotels to stay and also food.
Dear Poornima, I'd like to recommend Brahmapurishvaram Kovil, Pullamangai, [Pulumangai] northeast of Thanjai, early Chozha, absolute best murthis. Don't know about its history, but artistically it's a masterpiece. Kathie B.