Thanjavur

Thanjavur or 'Thanjai' or 'Tanjore' is 342 km from Chennai the capital of the state Tamil Nadu, India. Thanjai is considered to be the granary and 'rice bowl' of Tamil Nadu. It is the district headquarters by the same name.

Pronounce : Than-jaa-voor.It is sometime referred as Tanjavur wrong or Thanjavoor.