Shiva (Thyagaraja) temple · Tiruvarur, Tamil Nadu, India
Sri Thyagaraja Swamy Temple in Tiruvarur, Tamil Nadu, is a Hindu temple to Shiva, worshipped here as Thyagaraja. Dinamalar describes it as one of the most famous temples in Tamil Nadu, so large that it takes a full day to worship at all its shrines.
Faith & Tradition
Unlike many temples where subsidiary shrines are small, here each is large in size and importance, including the shrines of Veedhi Vidanga Vinayaka, Achaleswara (praised separately in the Thevaram hymns), and the goddesses Kamalambal, Neelothpalambal and Roudra Durga, Dinamalar notes. By tradition, devotees who have the 'face darshan' of Lord Thyagaraja at Tiruvarur are advised to also have his 'feet darshan' at Vilamal, about 3 km away.
Heritage
The temple's thousand-pillared hall was built to hold the pandals (canopies) used during festivals, according to Dinamalar. The temple's Kumbhabhishekam (consecration) was held on 8 November 2015, when thousands of devotees from across Tamil Nadu gathered despite heavy rain, The Hindu reported.
Plan Your Visit
Allow plenty of time to visit the many shrines. Confirm darshan timings with the temple administration before visiting.
Timings and arrangements change with seasons and festivals. Confirm current details with the temple administration before travelling. Last reviewed 5 October 2026.
Location
The temple is in the town of Tiruvarur, headquarters of Tiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu.
Location: Tiruvarur, Tamil Nadu, India
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In Tiruvarur town, Tiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu.
Shiva as Thyagaraja, with the goddesses Kamalambal and Neelothpalambal among many other major shrines.
Dinamalar notes it can take a full day to worship at all the shrines.
By tradition, devotees who see Thyagaraja's face at Tiruvarur also have his feet darshan at Vilamal, about 3 km away.
Its Kumbhabhishekam was held on 8 November 2015, The Hindu reported.
Further reading: Sri Thyagaraja Swamy Temple, Tiruvarur on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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