Thiruvaiyaru is a small town which is located in Tamil Nadu. This town is well known for its historical significance. Various temples and monuments are also present here, along with the natural beauty. You should definitely visit in your Thanjavur tour package. The city is located on the Kaveri river bank. 

History of Thiruvaiyaru

Thiruvaiyaru is a famous town that is the birthplace of various great artists, philosophers, and saints. This famous place has been ruled by various dynasties like the Cholas, Pandyas, Nayak, and Vijayanagara. 

During all these dynasties, this city has seen various kinds of development. Sarfoji 2 was a great ruler of the Marathas dynasty. When Marathas ruled this place, during that time king Sarfoji 2 showed encouragement to various kinds of arts, literature, and music. Because of that, Thiruvaiyaru is well-known for art and dance also. 

A very famous annual festival named Thyagaraja Aradhana festival is celebrated in this city. In this festival various music lovers come here to celebrate this festival. 

Places to visit

Thiruvaiyaru is well known for various beautiful and amazing places which describe the local heritage. So, the different places to visit in Thiruvaiyaru are- 

1. Sri Panchanatheeswara temple 

This temple is a very famous temple dedicated to lord shiva. The temple was built by Cholas during their ruling time. 

2. Sri Brahma Sira Kandeeswarar temple 

This temple is again a very famous temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Out of the 276 Devara Paadal Petra Sthalams, this temple is one of them. Among the different places to visit in Thanjavur, this place is one of the most visit holy temple.