Thyagaraja Swamy temple is one of the very important temples dedicated to Shiva. It is a very ancient temple with abundance of history, purana, and lores. The temple, its pond and garden are look massive. The main deity here is Vanmeega nathar but processional deity Thyagaraja Swamy is more popular and the temple is known by his name. Vanmeega nathar is swayambhu and emerged from ant-hill. Along with Kanchipuram, Thiruvarur too is praised as Pruthvi sthalam. There are so many sub shrines inside the temple. It will require one full day atleast to view the temple thoroughly. Thyagaraja Swamy here is in worshipped as King and the rituals are performed accordingly. Daily evening worship done to Vidanga lingam is very special. The temple is one of the seven Saptha Vidanga Sthalams and is the first of those temples. There are two Ambals, Kamalambal, is found seated in a unique position, she is the ultimate form of mother Goddess. The other Goddess, Neelothpalambal, is standing with her women attendant who holds Murugan. The temple is hailed as Nithya Pradosha Sthalam (Lord Devendra is believed to perform the daily evening worship) and Sarva Dosha Nivarthi Sthalam (the temple that eliminates all sorts of bad karma). The yearly chariot festival, Panguni Uthiram, Maha Shivratri, Arudra Darshan and Aani Thirumanjanam are important festivals. The temple's chariot is the biggest in the World. The temple has been visited and sung by Nayanmars and several saints. One amongst my most favourite Shiva temples.

A very good temple which was constructed in chola period. Such a big temple ,there are more lingams available inside. It comes under paadal Petra sthalam. The temple car of this temple is biggest in India which is such a massive build. The lake of this temple is so big. Temple has parking in all directions of gopurams. Visible and good space available in west entrance of temple. The temple needs maintenance,it was so ugly and lighting inside praharams are not visible,low watt bulb. Such a big and wonderful temple but lacks maintenance. The Ambal here is Kamalambigai which is most powerful here. Overall a good experience visiting this. Excellent sculptures and construction.

A old and traditional place and a very big temple, known for its thiyagraaja association and the number of sivalingas around the the temple. It has some unique features , 25 acre large temple pond right in the center of city. And a temple that is even more bigger.

Thyagaraja Temple is a Lord Shiva temple, located in the town of Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu, India. Shiva is worshiped as Puttridankondar, and is represented by the lingam. Daily poojas are offered to his idol referred to as Maragatha lingam. The main idol of worship is Lord veedhi Vidangar (processional icon) (Thiyagarajar), depicted as a somaskanda form .His consort Parvathi is depicted as Kondi. The presiding deity is revered in the 7th century Saiva canonical work, the Tevaram , written in Tamil by saint poets known as the nayanars and classified as Paadal Petra Sthalam. The temple complex covers 30 acres, and is one of the largest in India. It houses nine gateway towers known as Gopurams. The tallest is the eastern tower, with four stories and a height of 30 metres (98 ft). The temple has numerous shrines, with those of Veedhi Vidangar (Thiyagarajar) and Alliyankothai (Neelothbalambal) being the most prominent. The temple has six daily rituals at various times from 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., and twelve yearly festivals on its calendar. The temple has the largest chariot in Asia and the annual Chariot festival is celebrated during the month of March. The present masonry structure was built during the Chola dynasty in the 9th century, while later expansions are attributed to vijayanagar rulers of the sangama dynasty (1336–1485 CE), the saluva Dynasty and the Tuluva Dynasty (1491–1570 CE). One of the main attraction spiritual place in Thiruvarur. Please visit and get shivas blessing once you visit Thiruvarur.

Thyagaraja Temple is a Lord Shiva temple, located in the town of Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu, India. Shiva is worshiped as Puttridankondar, and is represented by the lingam. Daily poojas are offered to his idol referred to as Maragatha lingam. The main idol of worship is Lord veedhi Vidangar (processional icon) (Thiyagarajar), depicted as a somaskanda form .His consort Parvathi is depicted as Kondi. The presiding deity is revered in the 7th century Saiva canonical work, the Tevaram , written in Tamil by saint poets known as the nayanars and classified as Paadal Petra Sthalam. The temple complex covers 30 acres, and is one of the largest in India. It houses nine gateway towers known as Gopurams. The tallest is the eastern tower, with four stories and a height of 30 metres (98 ft). The temple has numerous shrines, with those of Veedhi Vidangar (Thiyagarajar) and Alliyankothai (Neelothbalambal) being the most prominent. The temple has six daily rituals at various times from 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., and twelve yearly festivals on its calendar. The temple has the largest chariot in Asia and the annual Chariot festival is celebrated during the month of March. The present masonry structure was built during the Chola dynasty in the 9th century, while later expansions are attributed to vijayanagar rulers of the sangama dynasty (1336–1485 CE), the saluva Dynasty and the Tuluva Dynasty (1491–1570 CE). One of the main attraction spiritual place in Thiruvarur. Please visit and get shivas blessing once you visit Thiruvarur.

The temple complex covers 30 acres, and is one of the largest in India. The temple has four large gopurams ( gateway towers). The tallest is the eastern tower, with four stories and a height of almost 100 feet (30 metres).As per records it is seen that the present structure was built during the Chola dynasty in the 9th century, while later expansions were made by Vijayanagar rulers of the Sangama Dynasty (1336–1485 CE), the Saluva Dynasty and the Tuluva Dynasty (1491–1570 CE). The temple has 100 plus sannidhis (shrines), a record for having maximum number of sannidhis for a temple in India. There are 365 Shiva Lingas representing the days of the year. The two main sannidhis of the temple are for the moolavar (main deity) Sri Vanmikinathar (Lord Siva) and Thyagarajar.Sri Vanmikinathar in the form linga is the most ancient, and derives its name from tha anthill(putru). Poet saint Appar, refers Sri Vanmikinathar in his hymn as 'putru irukondan'(one who resides in the ant hill). The Sthala vriksham(temple tree) is paatiri( fragrant trumpet flower tree - Sterospermum chelonoides). Here the Navagrahams are located towards south in a straight line also located in northwest corner of first prakaram. Abishekam is performed only to the Maragatha Linga ( emerald Lingam) known as Veedhi Vidanga Linga, believed to have been worshipped by Indira .Three abhishekams are performed every day. After the abishekams, the Maragatha Lingam is placed in a silver box and then locked in the presence of officials and placed on the right side of Lord Thiagaraja. In this temple, there are two Chandikesvarars, one known as Chandikesvarar and the other called as Yama Chandikesvarar,The temple has many large mandapams (halls) Rajendra Chola hall, also called as Sababathi hall has a museum of the temple. Some of the major sannidhis in the temple are of Aananthiswarar, Neelothmbal, Asaleswarar, Adageswarar, Varuneswarar, Annamalieswarar and Kamalambal.

Beautiful Temple with spiritual atmosphere. Just visit this scene temple dedicated to Thiyaagaraaja. One hour required to explore this Spiritual retreat and lake located opposite the temple. Early hours and evenings are the best for old people. Please visit this Spiritual wonder in Tamilnadu.

Very big temple, I liked the way they constructed the temple. But no maintenance from any one I guess. If government giving maintenance activity then many people's will visit to this temple.

One of the best temples in Tamilnadu. Having multiples of God Sannathis. Felt divine and peace. This place has its own history. Temple maintenance is poor and need more care about it. While asking localites, it seems like govt and incharges are taking years and not renovating the temple.

A prehistoric temple dedicated to lord Shiva were the lord is worshipped as lord Thiyaagaraaja Swami ,The temple is located in the heart of Thiruvarur There are numerous sub shrines dedicated to lord Ganesha,Devi and other gods , different forms of Shivalingas can be seen here The temple is a glorious example of Tamil architecture and is a great place to offer prayers the temple also has numerous chariots

Thyagaraja Temple is a Shiva temple, located in the town of Thiruvarur in Tamil Nadu state, India. Shiva is worshiped in the form of a lingam as Thyagarajaswami, also known as Putridankondar. His consort Parvati is worshipped as Goddess Neelotpalambika. She is also worshipped as Goddess Kamalambika, whose separate shrine is an important center for Shaktism and Tantra, and is also regarded to be one of the Shakti Peethas. The presiding deity is revered in the 7th century Shaiva canonical work, the Tevaram, written in Tamil by saint poets known as the Nayanars and the shrine is classified as a Paadal Petra Sthalam.

One of the oldest Siva temple of Thiagaraja swamy and Kamalambal. Temple pond is very famous. Very big temple you need two hours to see all god and goddesses in this beautiful temple. Best temple car in the world

Quite a big temple. Very well maintained. It hosts a museum inside. The Kamalambiga pond behind the temple is also huge.

Great temple with beautiful and highly architech sclupture.The god named Thigayarajar(Lord Shiva). Car is well known for its height, it's the only tallest Car in Asia. The pond for this temple is marvelous.This is a holy city surrounded with villages and many temples. One should vist the temple in his life. To reach temple: From Chennai by train and lots of buses available.

Sri Thyagaraja Swamy, Thiruvarur Swami Thyagarajar Temple is located in Thiruvarur,Tamil Nadu. This Thiyagaraja temple is one of the most ancient heritage sites in India. The current structure of the temple reflects the cultural history of the Tamil region for a period spanning over several thousands of years in recent past.History has it that the Thiyagaraja (Somaskanda) image at Thiruvarur was created and worshipped by Lord Maha Vishnu Himself.This is one of the Padal Petra Sthalams.The presiding deity is revered in the 7th century Tamil Saiva literary work Thevaram. The Temple: The temple complex covers 30 acres, and is one of the largest in India. The temple has four large gopurams ( gateway towers). The tallest is the eastern tower, with four stories and a height of almost 100 feet (30 metres).As per records it is seen that the present structure was built during the Chola dynasty in the 9th century, while later expansions were made by Vijayanagar rulers of the Sangama Dynasty (1336–1485 CE), the Saluva Dynasty and the Tuluva Dynasty (1491–1570 CE).

Thiruvarur Thyagaraja Swamy temple is well known for its Asia’s Big Chariot festival. The temple complex is very big and it hosts numerous shrines of shiva in different linga forms. The main deity is Puttridam kondar and you could see Thyagaraja Swamy in a separate sanctum. You have many flower shops outside the entrance near to Temple Tank. It will take min 1hour to explore the temple. Plan your visit accordingly. Wish the areas inside Raja Gopurams are maintained well as we could see Garbages were thrown near to it. Note: if you’re going to this temple and wanted to eat breakfast or something dont go to Alangar Mess which is located next to the Temple tank. No cleanliness/hygiene and its taste is very poor.

Large and beautiful temple of Thiyagarajar. Well maintained and good temple. Not much restaurant options nearby though.

Very huge and wonderful temple in Tiruvarur. Though there is no hills or mountains or rock how this much granites have come to this location to build this huge temple is surprising. It is really a wonder and unbelievable. Beautiful idols collection in the museum. Hundreds of duties in this temple. Huge tank with a center temple is great and beautiful.

It is one the largest (in area wise) temple in INDIA. It has the biggest chariot in Asia🔥 and the annual chariot festival will be celebrated during the month of March. The main deity is lord Shiva. We can experience positive vibe in visiting the temple. It will take nore time to cover the whole temple. If you are lover of exploring temples, you must visit and have a look at the beauty of the temple ❤

Thyagaraja Temple, Thiruvarur: Where History, Spirituality, and Splendor Unite ⛳ History and Mythology: 🏚️🗝️ Thyagaraja Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, traces its origins back to the illustrious Chola dynasty, over a thousand years ago. Legends speak of Lord Shiva's ecstatic dance in the form of Thyagaraja, blessing this site and making it sacred for devotees. The temple's architecture, influenced by the Chola dynasty, showcases intricate carvings and majestic sculptures narrating captivating tales of gods and goddesses. Architectural Marvel: 🏠👷🏹 Spanning 20 acres, Thyagaraja Temple stands as one of India's largest temple complexes. It boasts nine magnificent gateway towers, locally known as gopurams. The tallest among them is the eastern tower, soaring to a height of 30 meters (98 feet). The temple houses numerous shrines, with Veedhi Vidangar (Thiyagarajar) and Alliyankothai (Neelothbalambal) being the most prominent ones. The temple's structural beauty evolved over centuries, witnessing contributions from the Chola and Vijayanagar dynasties, resulting in a masterpiece of divine architecture. Ritual Cart Festival: 🚘 The temple comes alive during the annual "Ther Thiruvizha," a grand ritual cart festival celebrated in March. The deities are placed on a lavishly adorned chariot, which devotees joyously pull through the streets amidst chants and festivities, creating an enchanting spectacle that captivates the soul. Location and Accessibility: 🚁✈️🚂🚂 Situated in the heart of Thiruvarur, Thyagaraja Temple is easily accessible to pilgrims and travelers. Its central location within Thiruvarur ensures a seamless journey for devotees, making it a spiritual oasis in the town. Distance from Main Cities: 🚌🚲 - Chennai: Approximately 320 kilometers (199 miles) away, accessible by road and rail. - Madurai: Around 250 kilometers (155 miles) from Thiruvarur, offering both road and rail connectivity. - Bangalore: Approximately 450 kilometers (280 miles) via well-maintained highways, providing a scenic route for travelers. Communication and Tourist Facilities: 📞📲📶 Thiruvarur, as a prominent pilgrimage destination, offers robust communication services. Mobile networks, internet connectivity, and local communication facilities are readily available. Tourist facilities, including hotels, lodges, and guesthouses, cater to various budgets, ensuring a comfortable stay for visitors. Food and Accommodation: 😋👨‍🍳🥗🍅 Thiruvarur invites you to indulge in a delightful culinary experience, offering authentic South Indian cuisine. From crispy dosas to flavorful curries, the town's eateries serve a variety of dishes to satisfy your taste buds. Accommodation options range from budget lodges to comfortable hotels, promising a pleasant stay for all visitors. Must-Visit Places: 🤗💐 1. Thyagaraja Temple Complex: Explore the divine sanctum, marvel at Chola architecture, and immerse yourself in the spiritual aura. 2. Thyagaraja Hall:Admire the intricate pillars and acoustics, showcasing the temple's architectural brilliance. 3. Sri Rajagopalaswamy Temple, Mannargudi: Visit this nearby gem renowned for its historical and architectural significance. 4. Muthupet Lagoon: Nature enthusiasts can relish the scenic beauty and diverse wildlife in this nearby lagoon, offering a serene retreat. Click credit: S.Gowda

Temple of Thiagaraja swamy and Kamalambal. Temple has a huge pond and has one of the best temple car in the world

Very big temple. We may need atleast 4 hrs if we wish to see the complete beauty of the temple. Awesome place. Near to Tanjore, Karaikal, Nagapattinam, etc. A must visit place for everyone.

Wow Big Temple I am in Madurai yesterday I am Visited My work purpose Free Time Going To Thiyaagaraaja Temple Beautiful Temple But One Advice Keep Clean Big Temple Thanks To Thiruvarur.

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Very big temple, a single visit around the temple would take like more than 45 mins

Awesome

(Translated by Google) Was amazing (Original) ஆச்சரியமாக இருந்தது

Huge temple, No maintenace. Archagars are get angry if you are asking any questions. They are looking for money money

Very good temple

(Translated by Google) Thiruvarur temple is a place of historical significance. The largest is the temple and the pond. Navagraha is also very special. There are files of art sculptures. It has the largest chariot in the world and the festival is held annually. Let's go here to have peace of mind. There is information about this temple in the records of Nayans and Alvars. (Original) திருவாரூர் கோவில் வரலாற்று சிறப்பு மிக்க இடமாகும்.திருநல்லாரு போனாலும் திருவாரூர் போக வேண்டும் என்பார் பெரியோர். மிகப்பெரிய அளவில் உள்ளது கோவில் மற்றும் குளம். நவகிரக சிறப்பும் மிக்கது. கலை சிற்பங்கள் மிக்க கோப்புக்கள் உள்ளது.உலகலவில் மிகப்பெரிய தேர் உள்ளது மற்றும் திருவிழா வருடந்தோறும் நடத்தப்படும். மனம் நிம்மதியாக இருக்க இவ்விடம் செல்லலாம் நாயன்மார்கள் மற்றும் ஆழ்வார்களின் பதிகங்களளுள் இக்கோவில் பற்றிய தகவல்கள் உள்ளன.

Good. Looks like some more support needed from public.

(Translated by Google) Powerful correction to make things come true .... (Original) நினைத்த காரியங்கள் நிறைவேறும் சக்திவாய்ந்த திருத்தலம்....

It's gold and glorious temple

(Translated by Google) Super (Original) சூப்பர்

Tiruvarur Sri Thiyagaraja Temple. The Thyagaraja Temple, lies in Tiruvarur town in Tamil Nadu. It has 365 Shiv Lingams, 86 Ganesha idols and 9 Raja Gopurams. The foot of Thyagaraja is shown twice a year and on other occasions it is covered with flowers. Abhishekam for Emerald Lingam. After the Abhishekam is over, the Linga is placed in a silver box with flowers and covered by a silver vessel. The temple has the largest chariot in Asia.The annual chariot festival of the Thygarajaswamy temple is during the month of April - May. The chariot festival is followed by the "Theppam", meaning float festival. In this Teppam, 800 persons can be accommodated. The place where Lord Shiva, as a friend of Sundarar, went to the girl and sought her concurrence for the marriage of his friend. Nine navagrahas are located in the same straight line. It has a very large Kamalalayam Tank which occupies 17 acres. Thiruvarur is the only Temple that has more number of Thevaram hymns, - 353. This is the place where Manu Neeti Chola killed his son on a chariot for a cow that rang the bell for justice. One must visit this holy Temple.

we enjoyed happiest and Divine moment at same time because of arora thiyagesa. Om Namasivaya namah🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

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Big temple

Good

Most precious place

Went to this temple about 5 times within a span of 5 months. More to explore the designs on thr stone pillars. The temple is spread over vast area and requires full 3 days to explore each deities.

History. A place where you can see 365 Siva lingams. Must visit in lifetime

Few hours not enough to see this gigantic temple

Divine

Very calm and divine place..must visit if you cross this place...huge temple, world famous car and huge tank..awesome place

Very old temple and only temple with all the navagrahas facing one side in a row,that is the uniqueness of this temple along with that it has many shiva Lingas including runalingeshwara.

An ancient oldest temple padalpetra shiva temple, lord is called as thiyaagaraja, means Raja of all the gods, Shiva is worshipped as Vanmiganathar, and daily Abhisheka is done for maragatha lingam, the temple had more than 100 small shrines and 9 rajagopuram, with 365 shiva lingam which was worshipped by many sages.

A temple which has many misteries with powerful diety Thyagaraya Swamy with Kamalambal. This temple is a must for anyone and everyone to visit as this is the only place where Navagrahas will be in straight line. The visit to this temple equalize a visit to all Navagraha temples. One more important point in this temple is a visit to this temple will extend your lifespan because God yaman serves thiyagarayar here as chandigeswarar. A must visit temple in INDIA.

Really wow.. It's amazing experience..

Management should care more on maintenance. Seems poor maintenance Old mandapam are fully covered with plants Also no proper paintings. No water taps for drinking No water taps for hand wash or leg wash at entrance. Management should concentrate on maintenance and cleanliness. I've noticed pillars covered full of dust.

Wt a atmosphere...🙏🏻 One of the Big temple im tamil nadu..

One of the best ànd old temple i recently see seen. Every person who is interested in culture and sculptures must visit this temple. Very big temple. All the four directions gopuram is there. It looks grand. There is a pond outside which is very large never seen this much big pond. This is always full with water which is visual treat. Interesting fact about this pond is the size of the pond is same as the temple size. The festival season in April. It is world famous for the chariot (theer).Inside the temple there are many small temples for all the gods. Very calm and big spaces inside the temple. It needs proper half day to get fully round this temple. As I read inside the temple hoarding is that it is the only temple where Navagraha Swamy's are positioned straight inside of respective directions. So please visit atleast once in your life time you will definitely feel good. Om nama shivaya.

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Been there at 7.30pm. That time priests are performing Sbhishekam. I was so exited and lucky enough to watch Shiva abhishekam.

Very good holy place

The temple is extremely huge covering a vast area. Emerald lingam is present here. So many other lingams of ancient Rig Vedic and Mahabharat sages / saints. A must visit.

Best holy place

Very ancient temple... Must visit..

Good for peaceful,and humble

Ancient temple, famous for theru தேர்

🙏One of the power full temple 🙏

One of the best Temples of Lord Shiva. Been here lots of times. Such a peaceful place😌.

Huge and well maintained temple.

Amazing temple and huge area. Chariot is too good

just cleanliness

Another way to heaven... Must visit once in life

Spiritual and Serene

Don't miss to visit this ancient heritage site

Peace