Experience Cultural Splendor at Svatma in Tanjore: Chola Bronzes, Carnatic Music, and Authentic Tamil Cuisine
Svatma stands as a distinctive place of accommodation in the historic city of Tanjore. Once the capital of the Chola Dynasty, Tanjore draws tourists from around the globe throughout the year. At the heart the city is the Brihadisara Temple, a magnificent structure over a thousand years old. The temple's grand Linga idol and impressive Bull statue facing the sanctum are universally admired. Hotel Svatma, offering unmatched quality, features aesthetically pleasing rooms and a sumptuous ambiance enhanced with top-tier facilities, ensuring a truly value-added experience.
Special Amenities
Facilities unique to Svatma : Svatma stands out with its perfect blend of ancient Tamil culture and modern amenities, ensuring a captivating experience. It celebrates Tamil Nadu's rich art, culture, culinary heritage, and architecture. Key highlights include:
- Interiors gorgeously decorated with Chola Bronzes representing the historic heritage of the region.
- Health conscious foodies can explore the aromatic cuisines native to the region, served hot on banana leaves.
- 250 seater hall with colonial ambience suited for luxury weddings
- Small heritage hall to accommodate chamber concerts, private meetings
Useful Information
Experiences at Svatma :
- Carnatic Concerts – performances by artistes on vocal and instruments like mridangam, violin, Veena and Tambura
- Demonstrative sessions on how Tanjore paintings and handmade jewellery are taking its form with gold leaves, pieces of gems and sparkling stones
- Watch the mesmerising ancient art form of Bronze Scultping, originated from Tanjore.
- Listen to the sessions on Vedic Chanting by priests resonating at every corner. Interact with them to get deeper into the meaning of the hymns in the vedic scriptures
- Learn to cook the native Tamil recipes in the kitchenette of Svatma. Interact with the chefs for live sessions on cooking the delicious dishes spreading nice aroma all around
- Watch the extravagant performance by experienced dancers of Svatma on Thanjavur Bharathanatyam, which has its own codifications.
- Tour with an expert to know more about the temple history and temple architecture
- Witness a saree getting its final form in a handloom weaving centre and enjoy the saree draping session.