About Thiruvarur
Thiruvarur was one of the five traditional capitals of the Chola Empire. Thiruvarur district is popularly known as “the Granary of South India”. The name originally attributed to the composite Thanjavur district. Lying in the delta region of the famous river Cauvery, this district is rich in paddy fields, tall coconut groves and other verdant vegetation.
The district has occupied a predominent place in agricultural sector due to its alluvial soil blessed by “Mother Cauvery” and her numerous branches, which serve as main source of irrigation. Historically, Thiruvarur has been a centre of eminent people in religion, arts and science. At Jambavanodai near Muthuppetai, there is an ancient and glorified dargah, a mosque. This district forms part of the rice bowl of Tamil Nadu. The triumvirate of Carnatic music, Shri Thiyagaraja Brahmam, Shri Muthuswamy Dheekshathar and Shyma Shastri were born here and this adds admiration, dignity and glory to this district.
Agriculture is the principal occupation in Thiruvarur district. Famous historical temples are located in Thiruveezhimalai, Thirupamparam, Thirumeichur, Shrivanchiyam, Thillaivilagam and Thirukkannamangai. Paddy is the principal crop of the district.
1. Thiyagaraja Temple
Thyagaraja Temple is a Shiva temple, located in the town of Thiruvarur in Tamil Nadu, India. Shiva is worshiped as Moolanathar, and is represented by the lingam. Daily poojas are offered to his idol referred to as Maragatha lingam. His consort Parvathi is depicted as Kondi.
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2. Koothanur Saraswathi Temple
It is dedicated to Saraswathi, the Hindu goddess of learning. Temples dedicated to Saraswati are seldom found in India. The temple is Tamil Nadu’s only Hindu temple with Saraswathi as main deity. Praises of the temple were sung by Tamil poets Ottakoothar and Kambar.
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3. Somanathar Temple
Somanathar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is located on the western banks of Odampokki river. Indra got is Kayaroga disease cured by praying to Lord Shiva of this Temple
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4. Raja Durga Temple
Raja Durga Temple is a separate shrine inside the Sri Thiyagaraja Temple at Thiruvarur and is dedicated to Goddess Durga. The murti of Goddess Durga is seated on a lion and she faces east. She provides peace and prosperity to all devotees. Fridays in the Aadi month are highly auspicious.
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Thiruvarur Location
Thiruvarur is a district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
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Official website of Thiruvarur district: https://tiruvarur.nic.in/
To Contact Thiruvarur District Tourist Information Center Please dial 04366-223999
How to Reach Thiruvarur
You can easily get regular buses and trains to Thiruvarur from other places of the State. There are lot of bus facilities available. It is conveniently located from Kumbakonam. If you are planning to take the bus, it will take 1.5 hours.
Hotels to stay in Thiruvarur
1. Kasi’s Inn
Thilagar 2nd Street, Near Railway Over Bridge Velankanni Bye Pass Road,
Thiruvarur, Tamin Nadu
Ph: 099433 20210
2. Hotel Selvies
Kattukara Street, Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu
Ph: 04366 222 081
3. Sudarshan Complex
South Madavilagam, Vasan Nagar, Madapuram,
Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu
Ph: 099429 84938
Near By Places to Visit: Papanasam, Darasuram, Patteeswaram
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