About Thirubuvanam
Thirubuvanam is very near the Cauvery River and is known as a manufacturing hub for silk sari and clothing materials, which is also located in the state of Tamil Nadu. Hand woven silk saris and clothing materials in this ancient and emerging modern state of India have their brands and their respective values associated with the town or village of origin. In this respect Thirubuvanam silk saris are famous and accepted as the silk saris from the delta of the mighty and life-giving Cauvery river from which there are several tributaries flowing in this delta region.
1. Thirubuvanam Kampaheswarar Temple
The Kampaheswarar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Shiva. The temple follows the Dravidian style of architecture. An unusual feature of the temple is that the vimana is extremely high unlike other Dravidian-style South Indian temples. The architecture of the temple is similar to the Big Temple at Thanjavur, Airavatesvara Temple at Darasuram and Gangaikonda Cholapuram temples. The distinct features of all the temples is the vimana, the structure over the sanctum, being taller than the gateway tower, which is an unusual feature in Dravidian temples.
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2. Thico silks
The Thirubuvanam Silk handloom weavers Cooperative Production and Sale Society Limited, Thirubuvanam was started with the twin purpose of preserving the art of silk-weaving and uplifting the life of the artistically rich but economically poor weavers of this region. This society was started with an investment of ten thousand rupees in 1955, now does business to the tune of 43 crores a year The head office is located at Thirubuvanam, situated just 6 kilometres away from Kumbakonam it has 39 other branches spread across Tamil Nadu.
Thirubuvanam Collections of Silks
- Muhurtha Pattu
- Sumathi Designs
- Vanasingaram Designs
- Kadal Rangal Designs
- Harsha Designs
- Jangala Pattu
- College Collections
- Rojakootam
- Apsara Kattam
- Pattern Colors
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Thirubuvanam Location
Thirubuvanam is a panchayat town in Thanjavur district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
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How to Reach Thirubuvanam
Thirubuvanam can be reached by road or rail . However, Road is the most preferred option. Kumbakonam located about 7 kilometers from Thirubuvanam is the nearest railway station, From Kumbakonam hire an auto-rickshaw or catch the local bus and in about 15 minutes you would be at the centre of Thirubuvanam.
Nearest Airport: Trichy International Airport – 109 km
Nearest Railway station: Mayiladuthurai – 28 km, and Kumbakonam – 6 km
Hotels to stay in Kumbakonam
1. Hotel Green Park
No. 10, Lakshmi Vilas Street,
Kumbakonam, South India – 612001.
Ph :(0435) – 2402853 / 2403914
2. Quality Inn VIHA
New Railway Road, Kumbakonam,
Tanjore, Tamil Nadu 612001
Ph:0435 255 5555
3. Lee Garden
Naal Road Junction, Srinagar Colony, Kumbakonam
Tanjore, Tamil Nadu 612001
Ph:0435 240 2526
4. Rayas Grand
23-25, Holy Mahamaham Tank West Bank,
Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
Ph:0435 242 3170
Near By Temples: Chakrapani Temple, Sri Valangaiman Mariamman Temple , Adi Kumbeswarar Temple, Thirunageswaram – Uppiliappan Temple
Near By Places to Visit: Papanasam, Darasuram, Patteeswaram
Near By Restaurants To Eat: Balaji Bhavan, Sree Murari, Raya’s Restaurant
