Thanjavur Royal Palace and Museum Tours and Tickets
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Thanjavur Royal Palace and Museum
When you’re visiting the Saraswati Mahal Library Museum, check out the audiovisual display in the cinema room for a primer on the history and cultural traditions of Thanjavur. They’re usually shown hourly.
Keep in mind that the ticket office closes every day around lunch time, so arrive in the morning or early afternoon to buy your admission tickets.
There’s a small camera fee payable at the ticket office; there are plenty of photo opportunities here, so the minor extra cost (typically less than a US dollar depending on exchange rates) is well worth it.
Many paintings depict scenes from two ancient Sanskrit epics, the Mahabharata and the Ramayana. Try to familiarize yourself with the narratives—or come with a guide—to understand the millennia-old mythological stories behind the vibrant illustrations.