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5 Temples Older Than 1,500 Years That Still Draw Miracles

India is home to some of the oldest living temples in the world. Many of these sacred places were built more than fifteen centuries ago and yet they continue to remain active centers of worship. What makes them remarkable is not just their age or architecture. It is the faith…

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What Ancient India Knew That We Forgot Secrets of Brihadeeswara Temple

In Thanjavur, often called the cultural capital of Tamil Nadu, rises a temple that seems to touch the sky. Built in 1010 CE, the Brihadeeswara Temple has stood proudly for more than 1000 years. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, this grand monument represents the peak of Chola dynasty architecture. Every stone…

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The Secret Vishnu Temples Hidden in Thanjavur’s Shadow of Brihadishwara

Thanjavur is often called the heart of the Chola empire. Its skyline is dominated by the magnificent Brihadishwara Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage marvel. Thousands visit it every year. But devotion in Thanjavur did not begin or end with the Cholas. Near Vennatrankarai, close to the River Vennar a branch…

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These 7 Indian Temples Are Over 1,000 Years Old And Something Still Lives Inside Them

India is more than a nation. It is a living spiritual civilization shaped by faith, devotion, and sacred wisdom. Across the country, ancient temples that are over 1,000 years old still stand strong, witnessing centuries of history, change, and belief. These temples have survived kings and empires, natural forces, and…

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Why These 5 Shiva Temples Are Must-Visit This Maha Shivratri?

Maha Shivratri on 15 February 2026 is a sacred night of devotion, fasting, meditation, and prayer, celebrating the divine bond of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. The cosmic Tandava dance of Shiva represents the victory of consciousness over ignorance, inspiring spiritual awakening. Beyond the famous Jyotirlingas, India is home to…

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Why Lord Shiva Moved Nandi for a Devotee: The Untold Miracle of Pattishwaram

Near Kumbakonam, on the sacred banks of River Kaveri, lies Pattishwaram, an ancient town known for unwavering devotion and divine grace. The Dhenupurishwarar Temple here stands as a living testimony of Lord Shiva honoring pure bhakti. According to sacred tradition, Shiva altered temple customs to bless His devotee, showing that…

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The VHP and BJP exploited a dying Tamil Nadu teenager to push Hindutva agenda

Seven months into his tenure as Tamil Nadu BJP president, K Annamalai launched one of his biggest political campaigns, following the tragic suicide of 17-year-old Lavanya in Thanjavur. Annamalai alleged that Sacred Heart Higher Secondary School, where Lavanya was studying, pressured her to convert to Christianity, driving her to take…

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Summer showers fail to bring cheer to farmers in delta districts

With the uncertainty of a good storage building up at Mettur to see through the forthcoming cultivation year looming large over their minds, the sudden downpour in Thanjavur district on Wednesday and a heavy rainfall prediction for the next few days have not enthused the delta farmers

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All students of government school for visually impaired in Tiruchi, Thanjavur clear Class X exams

All the 14 girls of the Government School for the Visually Impaired Girls at Puthur in Tiruchi have passed the SSLC examinations this year.

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Idols of Nandi and Vishnu found near Budalur in Thanjavur district

A damaged idol of Lord Vishnu and and a Nandi statue have been found partially buried at Chithrakudi village near Budalur in Thanjavur district recently by a team of researchers.

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Four priests die as car rams lorry near Thirumanur

Four persons were killed when a car in which they were travelling rammed a stationary lorry at Elakurichipirivu on Ariyalur-Thanjavur highway on Tuesday

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Visuals of repair in temple: govt. warns of action against miscreants

The Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR & CE) Department on Thursday clarified that the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) was undertaking works at Arulmigu Peruvudayar Temple in Thanjavur, and warned against any defamatory attempts against the department.

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Farmers seek steps to thwart Karnataka plan to build dam at Mekedatu

Members of various farmers’ organisations staged a picketing agitation in front of an office of the Water Resources Department (WRD) in Thanjavur on Thursday urging the State government to take steps to prevent Karnataka from going ahead with its proposal to build a balancing reservoir across the Cauvery at Mekedatu

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Passengers can now have a meal for ₹20 at Tiruchi, Thanjavur, and Mayiladuthurai railway stations

Amid heavy summer rush and operation of special trains, the railway has started economy meal service at Tiruchi Junction, Thanjavur Junction and Mayiladuthurai stations in Tiruchi Division

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Navy chief visits his alma mater in Thanjavur, reminisces about his kindergarten days

The Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral R. Hari Kumar on Monday donated ₹5 lakh to the Sacred Heart Nursery and Primary School, his alma mater, in Thanjavur

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Voter turnout dips by 3.7 percentage points in Thanjavur

The turnout in the Thanjavur Lok Sabha Constituency has dipped by 3.70% in the elections held on Friday compared to the 2019 general elections

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Thousands participate in annual car festival of Thanjavur’s Big Temple

Annual car festival at Sri Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur, featuring a grand procession and religious ceremonies.

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Polling peaceful in Thanjavur Lok Sabha constituency

Polling in Thanjavur Lok Sabha Constituency passed off peacefully barring a few incidents of malfunctioning of EVMs and protests from the voters on Friday

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Sugarcane farmers seek solution to their problems from candidates in Mayiladuthurai LS constituency

A section of protesting sugarcane farmers on a relay demonstration for over 500 days at Thirumandankudi in Thanjavur district has sought an assurance from the candidates contesting the Mayiladuthurai Lok Sabha Constituency that the issue would be resolved in favour of farmers

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Officials pad up to create awareness among voters

While Tamil Nadu’s Chief Electoral Officer Satyabrata Sahoo crooned to impress the first-time voters, his colleague in Thanjavur District Deepak Jacob padded up in Thanjavur Parliamentary Constituency

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Road over the Sengipatti vehicular underpass on national highway reopened to two-way traffic

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has reopened the main carriageway over the vehicular underpass (VUP) at Sengipatti on the Tiruchi-Thanjavur National Highway to two-way traffic

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Farmers’ association decides to enter the fray in Thanjavur Lok Sabha constituency

The Taml Nadu Cauvery Vivasayigal Sangam, one of the most vocal farmers’ organisations in the Cauvery delta region, has decided to contest the Lok Sabha election from Thanjavur opposing the ‘anti-farmer policies’ of the BJP and the DMK governments at the Centre and in the State respectively

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DMDK candidate files nomination for Thanjavur constituency

DMDK nominee P. Sivanesan files nomination for Thanjavur Lok Sabha seat, joined by BSP and independent candidates.

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CM’s assurance on building service lanes along Tiruchi-Thanjavur NH fails to bring cheer to residents

Chief Minister M.K. Stalin’s promise to build an elevated corridor on the city stretch of the Tiruchi-Thanjavur National Highway along with service lanes has not enthused residents welfare organisations which insist that the service road project as originally planned should be completed at the earliest

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OSOP stalls in Tiruchi Division provide a good platform for several indigenous products

Sale of locally made indigenous products at the One Station One Product (OSOP) stalls functioning at several railway stations in Tiruchi Railway Division has recorded an increase during the 2023-24 financial year

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