Rajagopalaswamy on Thanjavur Nayak coins

The deity Rajagopalaswamy is a form of Lord Krishna. The Rajagopalaswamy temple is located at Mannargudi town, Tamil Nadu.

The Thanjavur Nayaks are ardent devotees of Rajagopalaswamy. They ruled over Thanjavur from 1540 – 1675AD 

It saw the Golden Age of the growth of the establishment of temples in Thanjavur district and Sri Rajagopalaswamy temple is a proof of such dynamic activity.

Following are some Thanjavur coins with Rajagopalaswamy on the Obverse: