Thiruvaiyaru Temple

Thiruvaiyaru Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is a significant pilgrimage site known for its annual Tyagaraja Aradhana festival, celebrating the Carnatic music saint Tyagaraja.

Currency

INR (₹)

Best time to visit

November to March

Languages

Tamil

Coordinates

10.817°, 79.167°

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Key facts

1The temple is one of the Pancha Bootha Sthalams dedicated to Lord Shiva
2It houses a rare 13-tiered Rajagopuram (towered gateway)
3The annual Tyagaraja Aradhana festival attracts thousands of musicians and music lovers

Timeline

7th Century: The temple was built during the reign of the Chola dynasty
16th Century: The temple was expanded and renovated by the Nayak rulers
18th Century: Tyagaraja, a renowned Carnatic music composer, lived and composed his masterpieces here

Where to stay

Famous restaurants

🌅 Morning2

☀️ Afternoon1

🌙 Evening

$ · South Indian · Vegetarian⭐ 4.2

Hotel Saravana Bhavan

Iconic for its vegetarian South Indian breakfast, serving since 1981.

Thiruvaiyaru - Kumbakonam Rd, Thiruvaiyaru, Tamil Nadu 621212

☎ +91 4329 244 222

🔔 Walk-ins OK

$ · South Indian · Vegetarian⭐ 4.1

A2B - Adyar Ananda Bhavan

Popular for its vegetarian breakfast, known for its idlis and dosas.

Thiruvaiyaru - Kumbakonam Rd, Thiruvaiyaru, Tamil Nadu 621212

☎ +91 4329 244 111

🔔 Walk-ins OK

$$ · South Indian · Tamil⭐ 4.4

Sri Annapoorna Restaurant

Famous for its traditional Tamil lunch, especially the 'Sadam' (rice with gravy).

Thiruvaiyaru, Tamil Nadu 621212

☎ +91 94432 000 22

🔔 Recommended for weekends