Ramaswamy Temple

Ramaswamy Temple was built by King Achutha Nayaka who ruled Tanjore from 1614-1640 CE. He was an ardent devotee of Sri Rama.The temple was built in Dravidian architectural style.

           This temple, known as the southern Ayodhya, is unique as Rama and Sita are in a Pattabishekam posture-Coronation scene. Lakshmana stands next to Rama, holding a bow and arrows,they are flanked by Bharatha holding an Umbrella and Shatrughna holding a fan.

         This is the only temple where we can see idols of Rama, Sita and Lakshmana along with Bharatha and Shatrughna. Hanuman is depicted as singing in praise of the god with the help of a veena.