Thiruvarur

Thiruvarur is a town which is located in Tamil Nadu.  This place is also known as the land of temples because of the various temples that are present here. All these temples at this place are having very great architecture and designs. 

If you are planning to visit Thiruvarur, winter time will be the ideal time. 

History of Thiruvarur

Thiruvarur is a famous city which was ruled by various dynasty. The different dynasties that ruled this place where Cholas, Pandyas, and Vijayanagar. All these dynasty's contributed to the development of the temples in the City.  The city showed a high level of development during the Cholas rule. Various temples where created with great artistic view and architecture during this time. One of the famous temples of that time is Sri Rajagopalaswamy Temple.

The Nayak dynasty was famous for the great architecture and design they were building during the ruling period. They contributed for various re-developments that happen during that era.

Nowadays also, this city is attracting various tourists throughout the world because of its architecture, art and cultural festivals.  So, if you are an art lover, you should definitely add this place in your Thanjavur tour package. 

Places to visit in Thiruvarur

Thiruvarur consists of various beautiful places to visit for the tourist. So the different places that you can visit in Thiruvarur are- 

1. Shri Rajagopalaswamy Temple

Shri Rajagopalaswamy temple is one of the oldest temple present in the City.  This temple is a very holy place and his dedicated to Lord Shiva. You can see various amazing and beautiful architecture inside the temple. The famous temple consists of 16 towers and seven mandaps. 

2. Thyagaraja Temple

Thyagaraja temple is a famous temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. This temple is again a very holy place for the local people. The whole temple is situated in 33 acres of land. The temple is very famous because of its beautiful carvings and architecture. 

3. Thiruvarur Palace Museum
 
Thiruvarur Palace Museum is a very famous Museum in the city which consist of various amazing collection of rich culture and tradition of that time. 

4. Nachiyar Koil

Nachiyar Koil is a temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi.  This temple is considered as one of the Divyadesams  out of the total 108.

5. Sattanathaswamy Temple

This temple is located on the banks of Cauveri river. Various people from all over the world are coming to this holy Temple to see blessings from Lord  Shiva. 

6. Koothanur Maha Saraswati Temple

Koothanur Maha Saraswati Temple is a famous temple dedicated to godeess  Saraswati. In the temple you can see the goddess Saraswati sitting on a beautiful lotus flower. She is even holding Japamala from one hand and a part of Nectar from the other hand. As we all know that goddess Saraswati is known as the Goddess of knowledge, so you can seek blessing for knowledge and education in this Temple. 

It is believe that if a child is couple is offering ghee at the feet of goddess Saraswati,  it will help them in and getting a child  as soon as possible. So, among different places to visit in Thanjavur, add this temple also in your list.