The Latest Breaking News from Thanjavur

Watch | Making of Thanjavur’s famous ‘thalaiyatti’ dolls

Famously known as thalaiyatti, or bobble-head dolls, Thanjavur’s papier mache dolls have become tourist souvenirs in recent times

The Hindu · Jan 8, 2024

Fifty years ago | Heavy rain in Thanjavur Dt.

On December 29, 1973, The Hindu reported continuous and heavy rains for two days all over the Thanjavur delta that “caused anxiety to farmers”

The Hindu · Dec 28, 2023

55 years on, scars of the gruesome Keezhvenmani massacre run deep

Survivor of 1968 Keezhvenmani massacre recounts his story of escape & the impact of Communist movement on Dalit farm workers.

The Hindu · Dec 21, 2023

Two drones seized, five arrested for taking visuals of Big temple

The Thanjavur South Police have arrested five persons for unauthorised usage of drone cameras near the Sri Brahadeeswarar Temple, a World Heritage site, in Thanjavur

The Hindu · Oct 29, 2023

‘Annabishekam’ performed at Shiva temples

On Sat., Annabishekam, anointing of the Shivalingam, was performed with religious fervour & gaiety at Shiva temples in Thanjavur district. 1000kg cooked rice, 900kg vegetables & fruits were used to cover the 13-ft-high Peruvudaiyar & maha arathi was performed. Later, prasadam was distributed after theerthavari. Similar events were held at…

The Hindu · Oct 28, 2023

A Bengali novel on Thoothukudi fishermen and Thanjavur devadasis

A Bengali novel on Thoothukudi fishermen and Thanjavur devadasis

The Hindu · Oct 26, 2023

SETC to operate buses from Tamabaram and Poonamallee termini ahead of Ayudha Puja

SETC to operate express buses from Tambaram MEPZ & Poonamallee to decongest Koyambedu. Buses to Tiruvannamalai, Vandavasi, Senji, Panruti, Vadalur, Chidambaram, Vellore, Arani, Arcot, Thirupathur, Kancheepuram, Hosur, Tiruttani, Puducherry, Cuddalore, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur, Velankanni, Tiruchi, Madurai, Tirunelveli. SETC to ease congestion at Koyambedu ahead of Ayudha Pooja.

The Hindu · Oct 19, 2023

ED inspects sand quarries on Coleroon river bed in Thanjavur

ED inspects sand quarry sites in Thanjavur district. Team attempted aerial survey using drones at Maruvur, suspended due to weather. At Koviladi, they measured depth/breadth and conducted aerial survey. Moving to Maruvur to complete survey suspended due to weather.

The Hindu · Oct 12, 2023

T.N. CM Stalin announces naming of Thanjavur Agricultural College after late scientist M.S. Swaminathan

Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin said that Dr. Swaminathan had been affectionate towards former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi, and also recalled how the scientist had remembered Mr. Karunanidhi when he had passed away.

The Hindu · Oct 11, 2023

Cauvery water dispute | T.N.’s delta districts go on day-long bandh against Karnataka government

Delta Protection Movement's day-long bandh began in Thanjavur, with many shops and business establishments closed to express solidarity with farmers. Public transp., educational institutions, govt. offices running as usual. Essential commodities such as medicines, milk open. Shops closed in Mannargudi, Koothanallur, Nannilam, Thiruthuraipoondi, Kudavasal, Mayiladuthurai, Sirkazhi, Poompuhar, Tharangambadi, Kuthalam, Sembanarkoil,…

The Hindu · Oct 11, 2023