Famous temples in and around Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. Thanjavur is an important spiritual destination of South India with numerous ancient temples, many of them being listed as World Heritage Monuments. Below is Thanjavur Travel Guide with information of famous temples located within a short drive from the town.
Brihadeeswarar Temple
Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur, also known as Big Temple, is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Tanjore, Tamil Nadu. This ancient Lord Shiva Temple is part of UNESCO World Heritage Site "Great Living Chola Temples". The big statue of Nandi carved out of a single stone is an added attraction of Peruvudaiyar Kovil or Brihadeeswarar Temple.
Garbarakshambigai Temple Thirukarugavur
Garbarakshambigai Temple in Thirukarugavur is a famous Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati temple located just 20 km from Thanjavur. The significance of temple is that couples having problem with pregnancy can worship the goddess to get children. Women who are pregnant also visit the temple to perform special poojas for a safe and normal delivery.
Patteeswaram Durgai Temple
Patteeswaram Temple is an ancient Chola temple located near Kumbakonam, around 35 km from Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu. The temple with five majestic gopurams is dedicated to Lord Dhenupureeswarar and his consort Gyanambigai. It is said that Goddess Durga was installed in the temple by Cholas. Durga Devi, also known here as Vishnu Durga, is seen with three eyes and eight hands and stands over the body of demon Mahishasura.
Papanasam
Papanasam, located around 30 km from Thanjavur, is famous for two ancient temples –
Pallaivanatha Swamy Temple and 108 Shivalayam Temple. Devotees can worship 108 Shivalingas installed by Lord Rama at the 108 Shivalayam Temple.
Swamimalai Murugan Temple
Swamimalai Murugan Temple is one of the six holy temples of Lord Muruga and is located around 32 km from Thanjavur. The Murugan temple is atop a 60 ft hillock while the shrine of Lord Shiva (Sundareswarar) and Goddess Parvati (Meenakshi) is located downhill.
Airavatesvara Temple Darasuram
Airavatesvara Temple in Darasuram is a 12th century shrine located around 38 km from Thanjavur in Tamilnadu. The temple originally called Raja Rajeswaram, is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Shiva is known here are Airavateshvara and Parvati as Periya Nayaki Amman. The sanctum of Irawatheeswarar Temple is in the form of a chariot drawn by Horses. Built by Raja Raja Chola II, Airavatesvara Temple is declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is referred to as the Great Living Chola Temples.
Uppliyappan Koil
Oppiliappan Koil is a famous Lord Narayana temple situated 46 km from Thanjavur and 6 km from Kumbhakonam. Also known as Thiruvinnagar, the Uppliyappan Temple enshrines Lord Uppiliappan Perumal with his consort Bhumi Devi and her father sage Markandeya. Oppiliappan Temple is widely regarded as “South Tirupathi”.
Thiruvidaimarudur Mahalingaswamy Temple
Thiruvidaimaruthur Temple is located around 48 km from Thanjavur and 8 km from Kumbhakonam. The presiding deity is Mahalingeswarar. It is believed that Lord Shiva worshipped himself here to demonstrate the Saivite worship procedures to Saptharishis. Thiruvidaimarudur Mahalinga Swamy Temple is also one of the Sakthi Peetams. Goddess Parvati is known here as Perunamulaiyammai.
Brihadeeswarar Temple
Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur, also known as Big Temple, is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Tanjore, Tamil Nadu. This ancient Lord Shiva Temple is part of UNESCO World Heritage Site "Great Living Chola Temples". The big statue of Nandi carved out of a single stone is an added attraction of Peruvudaiyar Kovil or Brihadeeswarar Temple.
Garbarakshambigai Temple Thirukarugavur
Garbarakshambigai Temple in Thirukarugavur is a famous Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati temple located just 20 km from Thanjavur. The significance of temple is that couples having problem with pregnancy can worship the goddess to get children. Women who are pregnant also visit the temple to perform special poojas for a safe and normal delivery.
Patteeswaram Durgai Temple
Patteeswaram Temple is an ancient Chola temple located near Kumbakonam, around 35 km from Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu. The temple with five majestic gopurams is dedicated to Lord Dhenupureeswarar and his consort Gyanambigai. It is said that Goddess Durga was installed in the temple by Cholas. Durga Devi, also known here as Vishnu Durga, is seen with three eyes and eight hands and stands over the body of demon Mahishasura.
Papanasam
Papanasam, located around 30 km from Thanjavur, is famous for two ancient temples –
Pallaivanatha Swamy Temple and 108 Shivalayam Temple. Devotees can worship 108 Shivalingas installed by Lord Rama at the 108 Shivalayam Temple.
Swamimalai Murugan Temple
Swamimalai Murugan Temple is one of the six holy temples of Lord Muruga and is located around 32 km from Thanjavur. The Murugan temple is atop a 60 ft hillock while the shrine of Lord Shiva (Sundareswarar) and Goddess Parvati (Meenakshi) is located downhill.
Airavatesvara Temple Darasuram
Airavatesvara Temple in Darasuram is a 12th century shrine located around 38 km from Thanjavur in Tamilnadu. The temple originally called Raja Rajeswaram, is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Shiva is known here are Airavateshvara and Parvati as Periya Nayaki Amman. The sanctum of Irawatheeswarar Temple is in the form of a chariot drawn by Horses. Built by Raja Raja Chola II, Airavatesvara Temple is declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is referred to as the Great Living Chola Temples.
Uppliyappan Koil
Oppiliappan Koil is a famous Lord Narayana temple situated 46 km from Thanjavur and 6 km from Kumbhakonam. Also known as Thiruvinnagar, the Uppliyappan Temple enshrines Lord Uppiliappan Perumal with his consort Bhumi Devi and her father sage Markandeya. Oppiliappan Temple is widely regarded as “South Tirupathi”.
Thiruvidaimarudur Mahalingaswamy Temple
Thiruvidaimaruthur Temple is located around 48 km from Thanjavur and 8 km from Kumbhakonam. The presiding deity is Mahalingeswarar. It is believed that Lord Shiva worshipped himself here to demonstrate the Saivite worship procedures to Saptharishis. Thiruvidaimarudur Mahalinga Swamy Temple is also one of the Sakthi Peetams. Goddess Parvati is known here as Perunamulaiyammai.
you are not mentioned chandran temple, Rahu temple and Vaidheeshwaran temple
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