's Best Kept Secret - The Sarasvati Mahal Library

Illustrated lecture by Shri Pradeep Chakravarthy, Chennai based historian, columnist and author of The Cultural History of Thanjavur

The Sarasvati Mahal Library, which dates from the 16^th century, has a staggering collection of manuscripts, many not found elsewhere in the world. The subjects range from philosophy, music, dance, water divining, medicine, veterinary science, food and astrology