Thanjavur Utsavam

Catch glimpses from the #ThanjavurUtsavam 2022. It was 3-days of pure magic devoted to world-class maestros, mesmerising performances, captivating storytelling, and engaging interactions. @MinOfCultureGoI #AmritMahotsav #IdeasAt75 #MainBharatHoon #thanjavur_ignca #thanjavur pic.twitter.com/Hm4xjsP85u

— Amrit Mahotsav (@AmritMahotsav) February 17, 2022

Thanjavur temple paintings are now of great interest to historians, mainly because three different styles (Chola, Nayaka, & Maratha) have been portrayed through them.#AmritMahotsav #ThanjavurUtsavam #DilSeDekho #MainBharatHoon #Thanjavur #TempleArchitecture pic.twitter.com/QVKPG6qM5u

— Amrit Mahotsav (@AmritMahotsav) February 13, 2022

#DidYouKnow: Modeled on the lines of Gandhiji's #DandiMarch, the Vedaranyam March was organised in 1930 to add momentum to the Indian freedom struggle in #SouthIndia#AmritMahotsav #MainBharatHoon #ThanjavurUtsavam #FreedomStruggle pic.twitter.com/t4SRqz6txF

— Amrit Mahotsav (@AmritMahotsav) February 13, 2022

#DidYouKnow: The majestic Thanjavur Maratha Palace, is most visited by tourists for its mixed bag of superb art & random royal paraphernalia. If you are a history lover, this is the place to be!#AmritMahotsav #DilSeDekho #MainBharatHoon #ThanjavurUtsavam #Thanjavur @ignca_delhi pic.twitter.com/Cy4MPDzeyP

— Amrit Mahotsav (@AmritMahotsav) February 13, 2022

Natya Shastra in Stone!

One of the main attractions of the #Brihadeshwara Temple is the carvings of 81 of the 108 different poses of Lord Siva’s dance.

Presented in sequential order, they make for a fascinating part of India's glorious architectural past. #AmritMahotsav pic.twitter.com/8eDAnmMDMZ

— Amrit Mahotsav (@AmritMahotsav) February 13, 2022

#DidYouKnow: Situated at a distance of 71 kms from #Thanjavur, Gangaikondaan Cholapuram temple is well-known for its Chola architectural style.

The temple here is dedicated to Lord Siva. If you’re an ardent devotee of Lord Siva, then come & seek blessings here. #AmritMahotsav pic.twitter.com/DexItM5bx3

— Amrit Mahotsav (@AmritMahotsav) February 13, 2022

The #Brihadeswara Temple is indeed a treat for mural lovers! #AmritMahotsav #DilSeDekho #MainBharatHoon #ThanjavurUtsavam #Thanjavur #TempleArchitecture pic.twitter.com/oep3iguXxR

— Amrit Mahotsav (@AmritMahotsav) February 12, 2022

House with a history!

An inside image📸 of the residence of the legendary #Tanjore Quartet. Do visit 1818, West Main Street, Thanjavur the next time you are in the city. #AmritMahotsav #DilSeDekho #MainBharatHoon #ThanjavurUtsavam #FromTheArchives #Thanjavur #IncredibleIndia pic.twitter.com/GMpRUuLjaO

— Amrit Mahotsav (@AmritMahotsav) February 12, 2022

#DidYouKnow: What's in a name? That which we call #Brihadeswara Temple by any other name would remain just as legendary & majestic. Don't you agree? #AmritMahotsav #DilSeDekho #MainBharatHoon #ThanjavurUtsavam #Thanjavur #Temple #IncredibleIndia pic.twitter.com/2b3Va1tsp7

— Amrit Mahotsav (@AmritMahotsav) February 12, 2022

The #Tanjore Quartet's contribution in making #Bharatanatayam popular in the 19th CE is unparalleled and of immense significance. #AmritMahotsav #IdeasAt75 #MainBharatHoon #ThanjavurUtsavam #Thanjavur #IncredibleIndia pic.twitter.com/qBBoMKiKZI

— Amrit Mahotsav (@AmritMahotsav) February 11, 2022

#DidYouKnow: The mudras depicted on some Indian coins include Mushti (fist) on 50 paise, Shikhara (mountain peak) on 1 Rupee, and Kartari Mukha (two fingers) on 2 Rupees coins.#AmritMahotsav #IdeasAt75 #MainBharatHoon #ThanjavurUtsavam #Thanjavur #ThanjavurUtsav @ignca_delhi pic.twitter.com/s55xVvbEoF

— Amrit Mahotsav (@AmritMahotsav) February 11, 2022

Glimpses of art & grace!

Watch Dr. Subrahmanyam demonstrate the nuances of the nritta technique by breaking each Karana into constituents of movements of anga (major limbs) & upangas (minor limbs).#AmritMahotsav #IdeasAt75 #MainBharatHoon #ThanjavurUtsavam #IncredibleIndia pic.twitter.com/2rHkzCE8j5

— Amrit Mahotsav (@AmritMahotsav) February 11, 2022

Dating back to the 16th CE, #TanjorePaintings flourished under the Maratha rulers.

Known as palagai padam – picture on a wooden plank – the intricate designs consist of Hindu deities drawn using vibrant colours, gold leaf embellishments, & precious/semi-precious stones etc. pic.twitter.com/jmTcl1AnYk

— Amrit Mahotsav (@AmritMahotsav) February 11, 2022

Considered to be the greatest legacy of Maharaja Serfoji II (1777-1832 CE), the Sarasvati Mahal Library in #Thanjavur houses one of the finest & oldest collections of over 60,000 volumes of manuscripts in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Marathi & a few other languages indigenous to India. pic.twitter.com/MfCU9x49DA

— Amrit Mahotsav (@AmritMahotsav) February 11, 2022

As India celebrates 75 years of its independence #AmritMahotsav , let's discover the amazing depth and diversity of India's rich culture!

Join #ThanjavurUtsavam - a 3 day festival starting tomorrow in Thanjavur (Tamil Nadu). For more details, visit https://t.co/RNqC3POHYn pic.twitter.com/hYE0BIC4YS

— India in Greece (@EmbIndiaAthens) February 10, 2022

HURRY!! Only a few minutes left⏲️

Don't miss this lifetime of an opportunity. REGISTER NOW, click https://t.co/imAjT3aMJC #AmritMahotsav #IdeasAt75 #MainBharatHoon #DilSeDekho #IncredibleIndia #thanjavur #Templesofindia #architecturephotography #HistoricalTemples pic.twitter.com/VyRhzFqOCQ

— Amrit Mahotsav (@AmritMahotsav) February 10, 2022

Celebrating the history and heritage of #Thanjavur with a 3-day extravaganza of dance, literature, drama & music. #ThanjavurUtsavam from 11th-13th February 2022.

Register now for the webinar:https://t.co/buSov6C32G #AmritMahotsav #IdeasAt75 #MainBharatHoon #DilSeDekho pic.twitter.com/A8loKlS4xi

— Amrit Mahotsav (@AmritMahotsav) February 10, 2022

SAVE THE DATE🗓️!

THANJAVUR UTSAVAM from 11th-13th February 2022.

Stay tuned for more details.#AmritMahotsav #MainBharatHoon #ThanjuvarUtsavam #IdeasAt75 pic.twitter.com/xDex3vpiUy

— Amrit Mahotsav (@AmritMahotsav) February 9, 2022