Big Temple enclosure
The Brihadeeswarar Temple stands inside a fortified precinct wrapped by a moat. On the map it appears as a distinct walled rectangle, set apart from the surrounding streets.
Minimalist map poster · India
Thanjavur Map Poster & Print
10.7852° N / 79.1391° E
A Chola capital drawn around a moated temple and a rectangular palace quarter, set among the canals of the Kaveri delta
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Thanjavur in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Thanjavur, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Thanjavur at home
The map
About this Thanjavur map poster
Thanjavur was the capital of the Chola dynasty, and its plan still shows it. The old town is organised around the palace quarter, bounded by four long Main Streets named for the cardinal directions. A short distance away, the great Brihadeeswarar Temple sits inside its own fortified enclosure and moat. Around both, the city spreads across flat, well-watered land.
The temple was completed under Rajaraja I around 1010 and is part of the UNESCO-listed Great Living Chola Temples. Its tower was among the tallest structures of its time. Thanjavur also lies at the heart of the Kaveri delta, often called the rice bowl of Tamil Nadu, and irrigation canals and channels run through and around the city.
A Thanjavur map poster rewards a close look. The rectangle of the Main Streets, the moat around the temple fort, the Sivaganga tank and park beside it and the canals crossing the edges of town make one of the most legible historic plans in South India, and in pure black and white its geometry is especially clear.
- Population
- 291,000
- Coordinates
- 10.7852° N / 79.1391° E
- Elevation
- 57 m
- Time zone
- Kolkata
- Region
- Thanjavur, India
The four Main Streets
East, West, North and South Main Streets outline the old palace town in a near-rectangle, a clear royal plan that still organises traffic and trade today.
Delta canals
Channels of the Kaveri irrigation system, including the Grand Anicut canal, run through and around the city, adding long curving lines to a core that is otherwise close to a grid.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Thanjavur
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Thanjavur
A map that means something
Thanjavur means something particular to those who grew up in the delta and to anyone who has stood in the temple courtyard at dusk. A map of the old town is a quiet way to honour that connection without resorting to postcards or souvenir prints.
The title, subtitle and coordinates line are all editable, so you can mark a family home, a wedding or a pilgrimage date. Choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand, then download the HD files for $9 or order a matte print, framed if you like.
Order the Thanjavur posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Thanjavur map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Thanjavur poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Thanjavur poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Thanjavur poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Thanjavur poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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