Thanjavur (Tanjore) is a city in Tamil Nadu state located 400 km South of Chennai, on the South bank of the Cauvery. Thanjavur is famous for the relief style of painting that bears its name. The Thanjavur art works mainly depict the deities of Hindu mythology. Krishna is portrayed having white skin whereas it is traditionally dark blue. The lay out resembles that of Greek icons. The temple of Brihadesvara \u2013 a UNESCO World Heritage site \u2013 is also known as the temple of R\u0101jar\u0101jeshvaram<\/strong>, It is built in the dr\u0101vidien style.<\/p>\n\n\t\t