• ISBN13: 9788189738624
• Binding: Hardcover
• Subject: History
• Publisher: Niyogi Books
• Publisher Imprint: NiyogiBook
• Publication Date: August 16, 2010
• Pages: 220
• Original Price: INR 1995.0
• Language: English
• Edition: N/A
• Item Weight: 1320 grams

A fascinating study of the cultural history of Thanjavur starting from the time when the Rajarajeswaram temple, which is now known as the Brihadeeswara temple, was built. The book weaves a rich tapestry of the cultural heritage of the Chola Empire. On the longlist of the Vodafone Crossword Book Award 2010.

Pradeep Chakravarthy was born in Tirunelveli in 1975. He completed his education in Madras, New Delhi and London and works in leadership training in a premier information technology company. He has published more than a hundred articles in leading dailies. A series of articles on the Sarasvati Mahal Library was the beginning of his tryst with Thanjavur. His other books in press include one on temple vahanas and another on the lesser known temples in Tamil Nadu. Pradeep's other interests include aquariums, Carnatic music and gardening. Pradeep and his wife Anusha live in Madras with their son Raghavan. About the Photographer Vikram Sathyanathan was born in Coimbatore in 1976. He has a Masters in Business Administration from Richmond College, UK. Vikram is an entrepreneur who manages a family business and runs a company with interests in the chemical industry. Besides photography Vikram is involved in several related pursuits. Nature and wildlife conservation are two of his important hobbies. Vikram and his wife Sandhyaa live in Coimbatore with their son Prahalad.