Friday, May 6, 2016

Thanjavur Maratha Palace – Royal Family’s Temple

Thanjavur Maratha Palace – Royal Family’s Temple
A very modest temple is located on the ground floor, inside the palace. This is the Chandramoulishwarar Temple, which was constructed by the Achuthappa Nayak in 1589. The temple has a lingam on the floor with two Nandhis (Sacred Bulls) in front.

Two small decorated enclosures are kept with locked doors, suggesting some more deities may be present inside them. Royal families held their worshiping sessions here every morning.