Saraswathi Mahal Library

In another section of the palace is a library where over 30,000 palm leaves and paper manuscripts in Indian and European languages are preserved

Timings 10 a.m to 1 p.m.and 1.30 p.m. To 5.30 p.m

Near Saraswathi Mahal Library

More to see around Tamil Nadu.

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Agricultural University

One of the best institutions of its kind in South Asia, the Agricultural University was originally established as an Agriculture Farm in Saidapet, Chennai.
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Alangudi (43 km) Guru Temple

One of the Nine Planets. It is situated near Kumbakonam on the way to Mannargudi. It attracts pilgrim from all over India.
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Art Gallery

In the Palace there are a number of granite and bronze statues of the Chola period. Timings 9 a.m to 1.p.m., 2.p.m. to 6.p.m
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Azhagar Koil

A Vishnu temple on a picturesque wooded hill. During the Chithirai Festival in April/May, Azhagar travels to Madurai for the Celestial marriage.