Thanjavur, also known as Tanjor, is a city in Tamil Nadu known as the "bowl of rice." Thanjavur ponni raw rice is a medium-sized grain of high quality with a high carbohydrate content. Thanjavur rice is a medium-grained variety that is light and aromatic. Ponni boiled rice is boiled in the same water as the paddy before polishing, making it easier to cook and digest.