Tiruvarur

History
According to history, the central temple in Tiruvarur was installed by Muchukanta Chola. Tiruvarur is also associated with another legendary king, Manuneedhi Cholan.

Tiruvarur is mentioned in the works of Thirugnana Sambanthar and Tirunavukkarasar, the foremost Saivite saints of 7th century CE. Tirunavukkarasar mentions several Tiruvarur temple traditions, such as Marghazhi Aathirai Vizha, Panguni Uttirai Perunaal and Veedhivitakanin Veedhi Panni. The granite structure of the Tyagarajaswami temple was first constructed by Aditya Chola I in 9th century and revamped during the reign of Rajaraja Chola I. The temple was upgraded and rebuilt with stone by Rajendra Chola IThe royal patronage continued and the town flourished as a cultural centre during the rule of the Nayaks, Vijayanagar kings and Marathas. This temple is one of the biggest in the country and this has the biggest temple chariot in Tamil Nadu. The chariot is very beautiful and Arulmigu Thyagarajaswamy Car festival celebrated here in months of March -April attracts large crowds. Tiruvarur car is very famous one and it is called as 'Aalithre' in Tamil meaning car like ocean. Indian travel agent gives special discounted hotel from budget hotels to Deluxe hotels in India.

In this temple there is an excellent and unique musical instrument called "Panchamuga Vadyam" with five faces. Each face is ornamented; one with a snake, another with lotus and another one is plain without decorations. One has a Swastik sign. Over each face leather is spread and over the central one Deerskin is spread. It is said that Nanchi Devi played on this instrument when Lord Shiva danced.
The current Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Dr. M.Karunanidhi, was born in the village of Thirukuvalai, near Tiruvarur, and spent his childhood here. Indian travel agent gives special discounted hotel from budget hotels to Deluxe hotels in India.

Tiruvaur was part of the Thanjavur District until 1991 and Nagapattinam District until 1997. Tiruvarur was made the headquarters of Tiruvarur District when it was carved out of Nagapattinam in 1997. Special Holidays with very attractive and discounted packages and hotel bookings.

A region inside the town called Kodikkal Palayam forms a major Muslim dominated area.
Thiruvarur car festival 2008 was celebrated very grandly.The people came from all the surrounding areas.

PLACES TO VISIT
Bird Sanctuaries
It is Udaya marthandapuram in Tiruthuraipoondi Taluk and Vaduvoor in Mannargudi Taluk. Udayamarthandapuram is 20 Kms from Tiruthuraipoondi and Vaduvoor is 23 Kilometres from Thanjavur. Special Holidays with very attractive and discounted packages and hotel bookings.

Jambavanodai Dargha
53 Kms from Tiruvarur and 25 Kms from Tiruthuraipoondi. It is a very old Darga, located near Muthupet. Jambavanodai Dargha in Tiruthuraipoondi Taluk. It is also called as Hakkim Sheiku Dawood Kamil Oliyullah Dargha. Built in Marata architecture style the main Samadi i, 40 Ft long.

Koothanur
Sri Saraswathi Temple at Koothanur, 22 Kms From Tiruvarur.

Muthupet Alaiyathi forests
The Lagoon forests situated in Muthupet attracts ample of tourists. The 120 Sq.Km. area Lagoon having Alaiyathi trees. 73 kinds of fish lives in this Lagoon. Different varieties of birds migrate, in Nov-Dec from all over the world here for breeding. Incredible India Tours with Indian Travel agent.

Gothandarama Temple
It is located in Thillaivilagam. 6 kms from Muthupet. More than 2000 years old temple.

Guru Temple
It is at Alangudi. Alangudi is 35 Kms from Tiruvarur. It is one of the stars (GURU) of the Navagrahas.

Thiyagaraja Temple
A function called "Azhagar Ther' will be celebrated the month of April. The birth place of great Trimvirate of Carnatic music - Thiayagaraja Swamigal, Muthusamy Dhikshithar, Siyama Sastrigal. Every year the Panguni Uttara peruvizha ending with Thepporchavam, Which is celebrated in Kamalalaya Kulam infront of the temple at the time of Theppa viza hundreds of peoples will taken into the theppam with god then the theppam continously rounding the kamalalaya kulam for 3 days. Explore Incredible India with Special Holidays.

Sri Murugan Temple
Sri Murugan Temple is situated in Engan. Engan is 13 Kms from Tiruvarur.

Sri Rajagopalaswamy temple
Sri Rajagopalaswamy Temple at Mannargudi. Mannargudi is 28 Kms from Tiruvarur. A function called "Par Pughalum Panguni Tiruvizha" is celebrated every year during the month of March.

Tyagaraja temple
The ancient Sri Tyagaraja temple at Tiruvarur is dedicated to the Somaskanda aspect of Shiva. The temple complex has shrines dedicated to Vanmikanathar, Tyagarajar and the Kamalaamba, and covers an area of over 20 acres (81,000 m2). The Kamalalayam temple tank covers around 25 acres (100,000 m2), is one of the largest in the country. The temple chariot is the largest of its kind in Tamil Nadu. Explore Incredible India with Special Holidays.The annual car festival is celebrated in the month of Chitrai (April/May). Every year after the car festival, the Theppam festival is celebrated. The temple Kumbabishekam is performed every twelve years, most recently in 2001.