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Thyagarajaswamy Temple
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The Thyagaraja Swamy Temple in Thiruvarur is a monumental 9th-century Chola-era complex spread over 20 acres, dedicated to Lord Thyagaraja, a Somaskanda form of Shiva, and featuring his consorts, Neelotpalambika and Kamalambika a revered Shakti Peetha. Its vast grounds include nine towering gopurams (the eastern tower rising 30 m), more than 100 shrines, and 365 Shiva lingams symbolizing each day of the year. The temple is celebrated in 7th-century Tevaram hymns and is recognized as a Paadal Petra Sthalam . Legend states that Lord Vishnu, under a curse, created the divine Ajapa dance deity of Thyagaraja on his chest. The image was later gifted to Indra and, through extraordinary devotion, eventually to Chola king Muchukunda, who passed a divine test by selecting the authentic idol from seven forged replicas. Muchukunda installed the original in Thiruvarur the primary image and the others in six surrounding temples, collectively forming the Saptha Vidanga Sthalams, each known for a unique processional dance. The temple features Asia’s heaviest temple chariot (300–350 tonnes), paraded during the April–May Aazhi Ther festival, and daily six-time pujas, including Nitya Pradosham twilight worship . With its musical stone pillars, rich festivals like Margali Thiruvadhirai and Panguni Uthiram, and deep spiritual resonance, the temple stands as both an architectural marvel and a vibrant center of Tamil devotion.
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⏰ Session |
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Every Day |
5:30 AM To 10 PM |
Thyagarajaswamy Temple
tiruvarur
tamilnadu
Things to do in Thyagarajaswamy Temple
Thyagaraja Swamy believed to relieve Sarva Dosha:
Devotees consider Thyagaraja Swamy Temple a Sarva Dosha Nivarana Sthalam, believed to relieve health issues, financial and debt burdens, planetary afflictions, and emotional stress through its special lingams and rituals.
Miracles after visiting Thyagaraja Swamy Temple:
Devotees believe that visiting Thyagaraja Swamy Temple can bring miraculous relief from fevers and chronic illnesses, remedy planetary afflictions, ensure success in new ventures, and grant spiritual peace all through its unique deities, rituals, and powerful cosmic presence.
Offerings to Thyagaraja Swamy Temple:
Devotees offer pepper rasam to the deity Jurahareswarar for relief from fever, as well as a variety of food items including mor kuzhambu, samba sadam, sweet snacks, and milk rice during daily poojas and festivals.
Dresscode to follow in Thyagaraja Swamy Temple:
For Men: Wear traditional dhoti, kurta–pajamas, or trousers with a shirt.
For Women: Wear sarees, half-sarees, or salwar–kameez with a dupatta or shawl covering the shoulders.
How to reach Thyagarajaswamy Temple?
Thyagarajaswamy Temple is located in tiruvarur,tamilnadu
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40.6 km |
| Thanjavur To Thyagaraja Swamy Temple | 58.3 km 1 hr 6 mins |
| Train: Thanjavur To Thyagaraja Swamy Temple | 58.3 km 1 hr 43 mins |
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