Thyagaraja Temple, Thiruvarur
also spelt Thiruvarur Thyagarajar Temple · Tiruvarur Temple · Vanmikanathar Temple · திருவாரூர் தியாகராஜர் கோயில்
Presiding Deity & Shrines
4 ShrinesSthala Purana
Tradition holds that King Muchukunda was given the image of Thyagaraja by Indra and brought it here. Devotees pray at the Rina Vimochana Lingeswarar Shrine to be released from debt.
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History
One of the Paadal Petra Sthalams praised in the Tevaram hymns and one of the largest temple complexes in Tamil Nadu. Its temple chariot, the Aazhi Ther, is among the largest in India. Thiruvarur is the birthplace of the Carnatic composers Tyagaraja, Muthuswami Dikshitar and Syama Sastri.
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Practical details
- Address
- Thiruvarur, Thiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu
- Nearest airport
- Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ) · 102 km, straight line
- Nearest railway
- Thiruvarur Junction, about 2 km
- Darshan timings
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05:30 – 12:00 IST
16:00 – 21:00 IST
Last verified 15 Sep 2026
Sevas
1 listed-
Rina Vimochana Abhishekam
Daily, 07:00 – 11:00 IST · Rina Vimochana Lingeswarar Shrine
₹200
Prices last verified 15 Sep 2026
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