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Thiruvarur Tour Package 

Thiruvarur

In Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur is the headquarters of the Tiruvarur district. Before it was turned into a district of its own, it was formerly a component of the Nagapattinam district. Adjacent to the Bay of Bengal lies Thiruvarur. It is rich in lagoons and close to the delta created by the river Cauvery's tributaries. One of the many prominent capitals of the Chola dynasty was the town of Thiruvarur, too. In times of yore, the great Kulothunga Chola ruled from this very place. Thiruvarur, a charming temple town at the tip of three rivers: the Valaiyar, Sukumar, and Odambokki Rivers, is well-known for its famous point of interest, Thyagaraja temple, one of India's vast temple complexes. Thiravarur is a place submerged in the peaceful environment of temple tanks, reservoirs, and numerous rivers, and lush greenery with agriculture holding its primary root, and an abundance of water flow.

In many respects, the Swamy temple of Arulmighu Thiyagaraja in Thiruvarur is famous. In all the Attaveeratta temples of Lord Shiva, this is the most revered and glorified one. There is an art gallery inside this temple that depicts the glory of the wise lord, Manuneethi Cholan. The Arulmighu Shri Kamalamba shrine and the holy temple tank containing a small miniature temple in the center of it are the striking features of this temple. One of the seats of the great mother, the goddess Shakti, is the Shri Kamalambal shrine. This holy city, in Thevaram, has the glory of being lauded. The ancient musical instruments were made here by the Panchamuga and the Pari Nadaswaram, and it is important to note that these ancient musical instruments have been used in this town until today. In addition to the sprawling paddy fields on both sides of rivers, canals, and roads, the mangrove forests in Muthuppettai occupy a significant position in the beauty of nature of this district. Udhayamarthandapuram and Vaduvoor, the Birds' Sanctuary, are wonderful places that draw visitors.

The Atmosphere of Thiruvarur

Thiruvarur has a climate that is hot and humid. During the monsoon season, which runs from June to September, and during the winter season, which runs from December to February, the best time of the year to visit Thiruvarur is. With the temperature rising to above 40 degrees Celsius, summers are extremely hot in Thiruvarur. The city is renowned for being one of the five traditional capitals of the Chola Empire, where Kulothunga acquired Thiruvarur as its capital from Chola I, the administrative headquarters of Tiruvarur Taluk and Tiruvarur district. Thiruvarur is part of the Cauvery delta region, with the Odambokki river flowing through the center of the town.

Best places to visit in Thiruvarur

Alangudi : Alangudi is popularly regarded as one of the navagrahas, the place to worship the Guru. The Guru's shrine is situated in the temple of Arulmighu Abthasahayeswarar. On the Kumbakonam–Valangaiman road, Alangudi is located. Valangaiman is 8 km from here and Kumbakonam is 16 km away. Guru Bhagawan (zodiac sign of Jupiter) was worshipped in Alangudi by the great rishis, including Aghasthiar and Adi Shankara, according to Hindu mythology.

Koothanur : Koothanur lies on the Mayiladuthurai-Thiruvarur road, 21 km from Thiruvarur. Near Poonthottam, famous for the temple of Arulmighu Maha Saraswathy Amman, Koothanur is located. It is only here in Tamil Nadu that there is a separate temple specially built for the goddess of learning, the Saraswathi. During the Navarathiri festival, devotees from across India participate



The Elkan : Lankan, where the Arulmighu Subramanya Swamy temple is located, is located on the Thiruvarur-Thanjavur route 1 km north of Mukundanur and 3 km south of Kappana Mangalam on the Thiruvarur-Kumbakonam road. For the requirements of the regular poojas and festivals, Raja Raja Cholan I built a permanent endowment. The holy poet Arunagirinathar devoted his famous hymns to Thiruppugazh in praise of the glory of Lord Subramanya. A magnificent piece of art is the divine sculpture of the presiding deity, Lord Arulmighu Arumuga, sitting on his peacock inside the sanctum sanctorum in this temple. This temple draws devotees in large numbers every year at the Thaipoosam festival celebrated in mid-January.

Thiruvarur Tourist spots

Mannargudi: True to the famous local saying, the combination of the temple and the temple tank is nothing but Mannargudi. The temple of Shri Raja Gopalaswamy is known as the king of the state temples. In remembrance of its builder, this temple is also known as the Kulothunga Cholan Vinnagaram. It is famous for having a graceful god, a sacred and holy in the Shri Raja Gopalaswamy shrine.

Valangaiman : The Valangaiman Varatharajan Pettai Maha Mariamman temple is located on Mannargudi Road, just 9 km from Kumbakonam. This temple is popularly known as Mariamman Paadaikavadi. In this sanctuary, festivals are celebrated during the Tamil months of Avani

Dargah of Muthupettai : Here the seven hundred-year-old dargahs have numerous glorious and traditional aspects. This dargah, known as Andavar Shahul Dawood Khamil Oliyullh, was constructed using the architecture of Mahratta. People visit this holy place of worship, regardless of caste, creed, and faith.

Muthupettai Mangrove Forest : The primary tourist attraction in this area is the marshy land in Muthupettai. With mangrove forest trees, this scenic spot is still evergreen, in a vast area of 120 square km. For the visitors, it is a wonderful sight to see the large expanse of backwater and the mangrove forests dotting all over the place. Other forms of trees such as Thandal, Thillai, Narikanthal, Neermulli also grow along with the deep-rooted mangrove trees and add to the beauty of the lagoon.



There are seventy-three vibrant fish species in this lagoon. Tourists can reach the Mangrove Forest of Thalaimunai by motorboat. It's an hour from the point at Jambavanodai, near Muthupettai. For the advantage of the visitors, a wooden path 162 meters long was designed to enjoy the mangrove forest. A large number of birds migrate here from all over the world during the monsoon season between November and January. Having traveled long distances, eighty different species of migratory birds assemble here. These birds come from Siberia, Russia, Iran, and Europe. The heron, egret, flamingo, the painted stork, pelican, teal, and tern are among the notable bird species. An amazing sight that adds to the charm of this district is the migration of these birds.

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Itinerary

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Day 1 - Thiruvarur Sightseeing Day 2 - Thiruvarur Sightseeing