THIRUVARUR - TAMIL NADU
Thiruvarur also spelt as Tiruvarur is a town and municipality in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is the administrative headquarters of Thiruvarur district and Thiruvarur taluk. The temple chariot of the Thyagaraja temple, weighing 360 tonnes and measuring 96 feet tall is the largest temple chariot in India. Thiruvarur is the birthplace of Tyagaraja, Muthuswami Dikshitar and Syama Sastri, popularly known as the Trinity of Carnatic music of the 18th century CE. Thiruvarur Thiyagarajaa Swamy temple is older than Tanjore big temple.
Thiruvarur was a part of the Thanjavur district until 1991. The Odambokki river passes through the centre of the town. Thiruvarur covers an area of 10.47 km2 and had a population of 58,301 as of 2011. Out of the total population of Tiruvarur, 1,403,348 are in the district, 257,795 are in the urban area and 1,006,482 are in the rural area. 65,220 households are in urban, and 261,999 are in rural areas. It is administered by a first-grade municipality. The town is a part of the Cauvery delta region and agriculture is the major occupation. Roadways are the major means of transportation with a total of 94.06 km of district roads including three national highways passing through the town. The town was one of the five traditional capitals of the Chola empire, with one of the emperors of the dynasty, Kulothunga Chola I, having it as his capital. The town is believed to be of significant antiquity and has been ruled, at different times, by the Medieval Cholas, Later Cholas, Later Pandyas, Vijayanagar Empire, Marathas and the British. The town is known for the Thyagaraja temple, and the annual Asian biggest chariot festival held in the month of April.
Etymology - The historic name of the town was Aaroor (Arur) and it finds mentioned in the seventh-century Saiva canonical work, Tevaram. The term Thiru is added to all temple cities that are mostly revered by the verses of Tevaram, which is the case of Arthur becoming Thiruvarur. Another name for Thiruvarur is Kamalaalayasetra, meaning the "holy place that is an abode of lotuses"; the town is also referred to so due to the presence of the Kamalaalayam tank and the temple deity, Kamalambigai. During the British Raj, the town was termed Tiruvalur, Tiruvaloor, and Thiruvalur. As per the district and municipality websites, the district has the spelling "Tiruvarur", while the town has it as "Thiruvarur".
History - As per folk legend, Thiruvarur is mentioned as the capital town of a legendary Chola king, Manu Needhi Cholan, who killed his own son to provide justice to a cow.
Thiruvarur was one of the five traditional capitals of the Chola empire[14] and the history of the town revolves around the Thyagarajaswamy temple. Thiruvarur is mentioned in the Saiva canonical work, Tevaram by Thirugnana Sambanthar, Tirunavukkarasar and Sundarar, the foremost Saivite saints of the seventh–eighth century CE and classified as Padal petra stream. Tirunavukkarasar mentions several traditions of the temple like Marghazhi Aathirai Vizha, Panguni Uttirai Perunaal and Veedhivitakanin Veedhi Panni. The granite structure of the temple was first constructed by Aditya Chola I (871–907 CE) in the ninth century CE and revamped during the reign of Rajaraja Chola I (985–1014 CE). The temple was upgraded and rebuilt with stone by Rajendra Chola I (1012–44 CE). The temple has inscriptions from both the emperors, later Cholas and Pandyas. The temple is believed to be an inspiration for Rajaraja Chola to build the Brihadeeswarar Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Inscriptions from the temple indicate Thiruvarur as the capital of Kulothunga Chola I (1070–1120 CE), during which the town emerged as a centre of Saivism. After the fall of Cholas during the reign of Rajendra Chola III in the 13th century CE, the town was caught in a power struggle between the Pandyas and Hoysalas. The royal patronage continued and the town flourished as a cultural centre during the rule of the Nayaks, Vijayanagar kings and Marathas. During the period of the Marathas, the town became a temporary home to the Nataraja of Chidambaram temple. The town was briefly captured by French troops led by Lally (1702–66 CE) in 1759 CE. The Thyagaraja temple was ransacked in a failed attempt to discover hidden treasure. During the attempt, six brahmins of the temple, suspected to be spies of the British, were killed in an encounter. The province and Tanjore were annexed by the British after the failed attempt of the French to attack the King of Tanjore. After independence, Thiruvaur continued to be a part of the Thanjavur district and Nagapattinam district until 1991 and 1997 respectively. Thiruvarur was made the headquarters of the Tiruvarur district when it was carved out of the Nagapattinam district in 1997. In modern days, Thiruvarur is regarded as the origin of Carnatic music because of the birth of the great three musicians of Carnatic music (Tyagaraja, Muthuswami Dikshitar and Syama Sastri - The trinity of Carnatic Music).
Area: 10.47 km²
Elevation: 3 m
District: Thiruvarur
Weather: 33 °C, Wind W at 5 km/h, 65% Humidity
Area code: 914366
Local time: Monday, 12:19 pm
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HOW TO REACH THIRUVARUR
BY AIR
Tiruchirappalli International Airport is the nearest airport from Thiruvarur which is just 120 km away from the town. The airport connects the town with other major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, and Chennai through daily flights. One can avail of the services of a cab/taxi from the airport in order to reach Thiruvarur.
BY TRAIN
The town of Thiruvarur has its own railway station in the form of Thiruvarur Railway Junction. This station makes the town easily accessible from the major cities of the country through its frequent trains.
BY BUS
One can also reach Thiruvarur by driving through roads and national highways from its neighbouring southern cities like Chennai, Madurai, Dindigul, Tiruchirappalli, and Thanjavur. Tamil Nadu State Buses, both private and government, are also available from these cities in order to reach Thiruvarur.
WHEN TO VISIT THIRUVARUR
Thiruvarur Weather in January: The air is moderately humid with average humidity being 74%. The temperature ranges between 68℉ to 90℉ and it is still cold in Thiruvarur. The high humidity in the air makes it feel colder, although the average temperature is 50℉.
Thiruvarur Weather in February: If you love sunny weather that isn't too cold to hinder your travel and not hot enough to make you sweat as you explore the gorgeous spots of Thiruvarur, then February is the month for you! The temperature swings between 64℉ and 90℉ and the average temperature are 52℉. This is an ideal time to visit Thiruvarur.
Thiruvarur Weather in March: With average humidity of 63%, temperatures sway between 72℉ to 99℉. Now, this may cause a little discomfort, but we are sure not complaining! This weather is perfect to go sightseeing around the city of Thiruvarur.
Thiruvarur Weather in April: Warm and pleasant daytime temperatures, coupled with the right amount of dampness in the air makes April the best time to visit Thiruvarur. The days are sunny, and the average temperature is 56℉ which is just perfect to put on those sneakers and go exploring Thiruvarur.
Thiruvarur Weather in May: The air is slightly humid with average humidity being 65% and the average temperature being 55℉. The weather is perfectly balmy making it a great time to visit Thiruvarur. The maximum temperature recorded this month is 104℉. An ideal season to visit Thiruvarur.
Thiruvarur Weather in June: The month of June is considered the best time to visit Thiruvarur owing to temperatures ranging from 79℉ to 104℉. An ideal situation to get around exploring all the points of interest in Thiruvarur.
Thiruvarur Weather in July-August: If you are contemplating the best time to visit Thiruvarur, this period fits the bill just right. The weather is nice and sultry with the lowest temperature being around 73℉ and the warmest being a usual 100℉. Albeit a humidity of 68%, marks a good time to explore the best things to do in Thiruvarur.
Thiruvarur Weather in September-November: An excellent season to visit Thiruvarur, the average temperature falls around 52℉. The weather is great outdoors, the air being moderately humid. This is most likely one of the best times to visit Thiruvarur and also a tourist high season.
Thiruvarur Weather in December: Temperatures ranging from 64℉ to 91℉ call for delightful afternoon explorations of Thiruvarur. Mornings and evenings can be a tad difficult to get out owing to the humidity reaching 77% making the weather cooler. Perfect to bank on all that napping!
TOP PLACES TO VISIT IN THIRUVARUR
- Mathur Dam
- Noor Home
- Sri Kediliappar Temple
- Arulmigu Thiyaagaraaja
- Kothanda Ramar Temple
- Agnipureeswarar Temple
- Rajagopalaswamy Temple
- Aabhatsakayeswarar Temple
- Sri Bhaktavatsala Perumal Temple
- Udayamarthandapuram Bird Sanctuary
- Srivanchiyam Vanchinathaswamy Temple
BEST PLACES TO STAY IN THIRUVARUR
- KJR Nest
- RK Resorts
- PGR Annex
- AVS Imperial
- Hotel Service
- Hotel Kasis Inn
- Hariharan Residency
- Guru guest house
- Gaetan Residence
- City Hall Residency
- Sudarshan Complex Hotel
- Mangala Heritage Retreat
WHERE TO EAT IN THIRUVARUR
- Vasan
- Sr Cafe
- Bismillah
- Natraj Mess
- Hotel Vasan
- 5G Kitchen
- Ar Hotel
- Hangar Hotel
- Arabian pizza
- Sivaji hotel
- Kumar mess
- Hotel Arun
- Boss hotel
- Vijay house
- Abibu biryani
- Hotel Kaveri
- Pandian Mess
- Master Hotel
- Spicy bites
- Star Hotel
- Amma Hotel
- Annachi Hotel
- Chicken Shop
HOMESTAY IN THIRUVARUR
- Aj Bala
- Aside
- Nsr Illam
- Arul.G.k
- Hotel Metro
- Main home
- Hotel MMA
- Vetrivel D
- Hotel Ark
- Femina Hotel
- Neelu Garden
- Siva Mansion
- Armani Nattar
- Ganesh Lodge
- Noorul Ameen
- Pavilion House
- Lingams Lodge
- Mr & Mb Sons
- Akbar Raseeth
- Sakthieswari Residency
- Barnabas Homestay
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THIRUVARUR
Q1-What is special about Thiruvarur?
Ans. Thiruvarur district is famous for its evergreen paddy fields and temples with sky-high towers. This town is situated in the southeast of Tamil Nadu. The Arulmighu Shri Thiyagarajar temple located in Thiruvarur town has many distinctions. It has the largest chariot or temple car among the temples in Tamil Nadu.
Q2-Which district is thiruvarur?
Ans. The District of Tiruvarur was carved out as a separate district by detaching Valangaiman Taluk from Thanjavur District and Thiruvarur, Nannilam, Kudavasal, Needamangalam, Mannargudi, Thirutturaippundi Taluks from Nagapattinam District on 01.01. 1997.
Q3-Which river flows in Thiruvarur?
Ans. Thiruvarur lies in the Kaveri River basin and the main occupation of the inhabitants of the town and surrounding regions is agriculture.
Q4-Who built the Thiruvarur temple?
Ans. The granite structure of the temple was first constructed by Aditya Chola I in the 9th century and revamped during the reign of Rajaraja Chola I. The temple was upgraded and rebuilt with stone by Rajendra Chola I. The temple has inscriptions from both the emperors, later Cholas and Pandyas.
Q5-Which caste is more in Thiruvarur?
Ans. Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 32.2% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.3% of the total population in Thiruvarur Taluka.
