Thanjavur
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Tharangambadi to Trichy via Kumbakonam and Thanjavur
I left Tharangambadi just as the sun was rising. I headed out on the highway towards the temple town Kumbakonam. Arrived mid-morning and parked by the large Mahamaham tank in the centre of the town. It is a sacred sight for Hindus as they believe every 12 years India’s holiest rivers including the Ganges flow into it. The town is famous for the large number of temples (18 in total) which all are adorned with decorated temple gates. was The base of the temple chariot used for various festivals was parked in the street near one of the temple gates. Inside the temple was the thick rope used to pull…