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Which place is called as rice bowl of India?
Andhra Pradesh
The main delta of the Krishna and Godavari rivers lies in Andhra Pradesh where the production is maximum and this state is also known as the Rice Bowl state of India.
Which state is known as rice bowl of South India?
Andhra Pradesh: Rice Bowl of South.
How Thanjavur got its name?
According to local legend, the word Thanjavur is derived from “Tanjan”, an Asura (giant) in Hindu who was killed in what is now Thanjavur by the Hindu god Neelamegha Perumal, a form of Vishnu. The word Thanjavur is indeed a Tamil name. “Than”-cold, “chei”-farmland, “ur”- city means city surrounded by cold farmlands.
Which state is called Egg bowl of Asia?
Andhrapradesh
Andhrapradesh is known as the egg bowl of Asia.
Which state is known as rice?
Andhra Pradesh is known as Rice Bowl of India.
Why is Thanjavur famous?
Thanjavur is an important center of South Indian religion, art, and architecture. Most of the Great Living Chola Temples, which are UNESCO World Heritage Monuments, are located in and around Thanjavur. The foremost among these, the Brihadeeswara Temple, is located in the centre of the city.
Which state is called Egg Basket of India?
Andhra Pradesh is known as the egg bowl of Asia because it is the largest producer of eggs in India.
Which district is known as the rice bowl of Tamil Nadu?
Thanjavur District is the Rice Bowl of Tamil Nadu. The Big Temple and the other famous temples in the district are known all over the world. Thanjavur was the cultural capital of the country in 1790. Thanjavur gained prominence during the period of Chola Kings, who made it as their capital.
What is the district headquarters of Thanjavur?
The district headquarters is Thanjavur. Thanjavur district is called ‘The Rice Bowl of Tamil Nadu’ because of its agricultural activities in the delta region of river Cauvey. The temple, culture and architecture of Thanjavur are famous throughout world.
Why is Thanjavur called a Delta District?
Thanjavur District has fertile land and a fairly efficient irrigation system. The old Thanjavur district actually included the present Tiruvarur and Nagapattinam districts also. Thanjavur, Tiruvarur and Nagapattinam districts are called delta districts. They have a very large area of land under cultivation.
What is the meaning of Thanjavur?
The Tamil term that describes the land that provides Thanjam (தஞ்சம்) refuge therefore it was called as Thanjavur. This place was said to have formed during 8th century when it was ruled by last Kalapira King Thananjeya Mutharaiyar from whom the place was called as Thananjeyavur later became Thanjavur.