Thanjavur

[ tuhn-juh-voor ]

noun

1. a city in E Tamil Nadu, in SE India.

Thanjavur

/ ˌtʌndʒəˈvʊə /

noun

1. a city in SE India, in E Tamil Nadu: headquarters of the earliest Protestant missions in India. Pop: 215 725 (2001) Former nameTanjore

Example Sentences

In 1857, Tripe became the photographer for the Madras Presidency - a former province of British India - and photographed sites at Srirangam, Tiruchirapalli, Madurai, Pudukkottai, and Thanjavur.

From BBC

The king's imprint can be seen in the stunning sculptures and inscriptions in a towering granite temple in the city of Thanjavur, which was the seat of the Cholas.

From BBC

Another three people suffered burn injuries and were hospitalized in Thanjavur, a city in Tamil Nadu state, a police officer said on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to talk to reporters.

From Seattle Times

Thanjavur is an important center of South Indian religion, art, and architecture.

From Seattle Times

Over a dozen properties recently opened or on their way to debuting include Chidambara Vilas and the Bangala in Chettinad, Heritage Madurai in Madurai and Ideal River Vira Resort in Thanjavur.

From New York Times