About Aiyarappar Temple
Aiyarappar temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is incarnated by the hymns of Thevaram and is classified as Paadal Petra Sthalam. Thiruvaiyaru means Five Rivers around the city. The Five Rivers are Arisilaaru, Vennaaru, Vettaaru, Kudamuruttiyaaru and Kaaviriyaaru.
History of Aiyarappar Temple
Ther are several inscriptions in the temple affiliates the temple to the Cholas, Pandyas, and other rulers. Karikala Chola, Rajaraja the great, Jatavarman Sundara Pandyan, and Krishna Devarayar are associated with Thiruvaiyaru. The temple has two distinct divisions called ‘Uttarakailasam’ and ‘Dakshinakailasam’. Uttarakailasam was built by Rajaraja Cholan’s queen in the late 10th century who also made several endowments . Dakshinakailasam was renovated by Rajendra Cholan’s queen. Appar, one of the important Nayanmar, was closely associated with this shrine and dedicated one of the songs in ‘Thevaram’ to this temple.
Aiyarappar Temple Festivals
Maha Shivrathri in February-March
Location: To view the location please click here
Address: Sri Aiyaarappar Temple, Tiruvaiyaru, Thanjavur District, Tamil Nadu
Parking Facilities:Parking area is enough to accommodate a lot of vehicles
Nearest Airport: Trichy International Airport – 56 km
Nearest Railway station: Thanjavur – 18 km
Aiyarappar Temple Opening Hours
Morning Hours: 6:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Evening Hours: 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM
For more details please dial +914362260332, 9443008104
Aiyarappar Temple official website: Not available
Bus Route
Aiyarappar Temple is located 16 km from Thanjavur and 34 km from Kumbakonam. Frequent bus facilities available from both Kumbakonam and Thanjavur.
Hotels to stay in Tiruvaiyaru
1. ALA Resort
Perambur Agraharam, Kumbakonam Main Road,
Tiruvaiyaru, Tamil Nadu
Ph : 04362 260 430
2. Ideal River View Resort
Palli Agraharam, Vennar Bank, Near Pragdishwara Temple
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
Ph : 04362 250 533
3. Hotel Lion City
Gandhiji Rd, Graham Nagar, Shivaji Nagar,
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
Ph : 098427 86930
4. Hotel Kasi In
South Rampart, Road Inside Old Bus Stand
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
Ph : 04362 231 712
Near By Temples: Brihadishvara Temple, Sri Gajaendra Varadha Raja Perumal Temple, Gangaikonda Cholapuram Brihadeeswarar Temple, 108 Shiva Temple
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Near By Places to Visit: Darasuram, Papanasam, Thirubuvanam, Patteeswaram
