Sangeetha Mahal

Located on the first floor of Tanjore Palace in Tamil Nadu, Sageetha Mahal is one of the best places for Sangeetha (music) lovers. Also, popular as the ‘Hall of Music’, the place was built in 1600’s during the rule of Nayak King Sevappa Nayak. Sangeetha Mahal is one of the prime highlights of Tamil Nadu, which attract people from all parts of the globe. The Hall of music is constructed in such a way to avoid echoing of sound waves. It maintains a perfect balance between absorption and deflection of sound. Sangeetha Mahal is noted for its architectural and acoustic properties. It is a rectangular hall with a vaulted roof with four pankahs and several decorations such as chandeliers. The hall was constructed in such a way that there is a balanced absorption and deflection of sound waves, The hall is also devoid of excess amplification. The water-pool in front of the stage as well as the decorations and perforations also helped in the deflection of sound waves. Sangeetha Mahal is a cool spot but humid, It has Arsenal tower too.. A skeleton of a whale is kept over the mahal and it is maintained for years and one more turtle's skeleton is also there.