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Tyagarajar Temple at Tiruvarur near Kumbakonam
(Paadal Petra Stalam, Vidanga Stalam)

Deities: Vanmikanathar, Tyagarajar-Vidangar (Shiva), Kamalamba (Parvati)

One of the most sacred temples in the Saivite traditions, its origins lie in antiquity. However, it is definitely known to have existed about 1300 years ago. This vast temple houses Tyagaraja, Kamalamba and Vanmikanathar and has been sung by the Saivite Saints. The pillars and the halls here are of great beauty. This temple was held in special esteem by the Chola rulers. This temple is also referred to as a Prithvi (Earth) Sthalam.

Access and Accomodation: Tiruvarur, Thanjavur, Kumbakonam, Nagappattinam

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