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Thiruvarur Thyagarajar Temple

Thyagarajar, Vanmeeganathar · Thiruvarur

Shiva Temples

Thiruvarur Thyagarajar Temple, Thiruvarur
Photo: Thiruvarur-Temple-Inside, Kasiarunachalam, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Resized.

Significance

An important temple of the Saiva faith. The Azhi Ther (chariot) of this temple is one of the biggest chariots in Tamil Nadu.

It is commonly believed that the three great composers of Carnatic music, Thyagaraja, Muthuswami Dikshitar and Syama Sastri, were all born in this town.

Special features

  • The Azhi Ther chariot festival
  • The big temple tank called Kamalalayam
  • Thyagarajar in the Somaskanda form

Special festivals of the temple

  • Panguni Azhi Ther festival

Darshan times, fees and festival dates can change. Before you go, check with the temple office or the temple's official website. The temple stories are given as devotees believe them, and they can differ from one temple to another.