Thiruvarur — Travel Guide
Thiruvarur is a town and municipality in Tiruvarur district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Situated between Nagapattinam and Thanjavur, Thiruvarur is at distance of 290 km from Chennai and lies in the Cauvery river basin, in the state of Tamil Nadu. Popular for its green paddy fields and huge temple towers, Thiruvarur is one of the oldest temple towns in the state. The Sri Tyagaraja Temple and the annual chariot festival in April have made Thiruvarur an important pilgrim centre. Thiruvarur is also the birth place of Tyagaraja, Muthuswami Dikshitar and Syama Sastri, who are known as the trinity of Carnatic music. The Arulmighu Sri Tyagaraja Temple is dedicated to the Somaskanda aspect which represents Shiva with his consort Uma, and Skanda as a child. The temple complex is spread around an area of over 20 acres and has shrines specially made for Vanmikanathar, Tyagarajar and Kamalaamba worshipped as Goddess Shakti.
The best time to visit October to March.
By Air
The nearest International Airport from Thiruvarur is Tiruchirapalli International Airport, Tamil Nadu.
By Train
The nearest Railway Station from Thiruvarur is Nagapattinam Railway Station, located at a distance of 24 Kms from Thiruvarur.
Shopping in Thiruvarur is an absolute delight. After a day of some fine sightseeing and other activities, it’s but natural to indulge in a little bit of shopping. Explore the shops and the markets of Thiruvarur to find the most famous of its offerings. Buy souvenirs and other gifts for yourself and your friends and families – after all shopping in
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