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District in Tamil Nadu, India
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Thanjavur is a district of Tamil Nadu.
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Thanjavur (Tamil: தஞ்சாவூர் Tanjāvūr), also known as Thanjai or Tanjore, is a historic Chola-era city in Tamil Nadu, 342 km (213 mi) from Chennai. It is also considered the granary and 'rice bowl' of Tamil Nadu.
Kumbakonam is a town in the Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu. The town is popular for the Betal Leaf Combination (Vettrilai Cheeval) and for the thick-strong coffee.
Thirukkarugavur is a small town near Papanasam in Thanjavur District of Tamil Nadu. The town is famous for the Garbarakshambigai Temple.
Thiruvayaru is a small town in Tamil Nadu.
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