Impressive Brihadeswara or Big Tanjaore temple.

Make sure you listen for the

totally unexpected story about the word's "anaconda" Tamil roots - extremely
interesting! We were graciously welcomed in family homes of a farmer and a music
professor who sung a classical Sanskrit for us. Saw the making of the classical
musical instrument �Veena�. Had heart-warming visit at a local orphanage/elder home
where we played fun games with the children and spoke with the sweet older people.