Tiruvarur Districts

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Tiruvarur district of the southern state of India, Tamil Nadu. It is located in the southern tip of the Cauvery delta next to the Bay of Bengal. The Korayar River flows in the east of Muthupet and the Bamaniyar River flows in the west. The two rivers join near Muthupet and form a lagoon, which contains a variety of fish. Located about 400 km. from Chennai, Thirutturaipoondi and Vedaranyam are situated in the vicinity. The nearest railway station is the Muthupet Railway Station on the Karaikkudi - Tiruturaipundi line. Regular bus services also connects the town with the cities of Thanjavur, Mannargudi and Tiruvarur.

Tiruvarur is one of the ancient heritage sites of India and is a representation of the religio-socio-cultural history of the Tamil region for a period spanning over a millennium and a half. Little is known about this shrine to much of India. The vast temple complex today is truly a standing monument to centuries of history and tradition. Templenet takes great pride in presenting a comprehensive feature on
In this temple there is an excellent and unique musical instrument called "Panchamuga Vadyam" with five faces. Each face is ornamented; one with a snake, another with lotus and another one is plain without decorations. One has a Swastik sign. Over each face leather is spread and over the central one Deerskin is spread. It is said that Nanchi Devi played on this instrument when Lord Shiva danced.

The current Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Dr. M.Karunanidhi, was born in the village of Thirukuvalai, near Tiruvarur, and spent his childhood here.

Tiruvarur is located to the east of Tamil Nadu, roughly halfway between the northern and southern borders. It has an average elevation of 3 metres (9 ft). Tiruvarur is situated at a distance of 24 km from Nagapattinam, 29 km from Nagore, 40 km from Karaikal, 40 km from Mayiladuthurai, 40 km from Kumbakonam, 56 km from Thanjavur, 27 km from Mannargudi and 28 km from Thiruthuraipoondi.

The lagoon in Muthupet makes it an ideal place for fishing, pearl hunting and bird hunting. It is well known for its fin fishes, shrimps and crabs. Muthupet is embellished with many mosques, which includes, Jumma (Kuthba) Mosque, New Mosque, Azath Nagar Mohideen Mosque, Darga Shariff Mosque, Makkah Mosque, Madhina Mosque, Arab Sahib Mosque, Kuttiyar Mosque, Mohideen Mosque, Pettai Mohideen Mosque, Jamia Mosque and Noor Mosque.

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History of Tiruvarur Districts:

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 Nagappatinam District on 01.01.1997. There are 2 Revenue Divisions, 7 Taluks, 10 Community Development Blocks, 3 Municipalties and 7 Town Panchayats in Thiruvarur District. Thiru M. R. Mohan IAS was the first District Collector of Thiruvarur District.

Thanjavur attained prominence under the Chola rulers who were paramount in South India during the 9th to 12th centuries. They were excellent rulers and mighty builders. Many examples are found in the district which bears testimony to this. Many of these temples reflect the geniusness and architectural proficiency in sculpture, painting and wood-carving.The administration of Thanjavur (Tiruvarur) was given over to English fully under the Treaty of 1799. The ruler of Thanjavur was allowed to retain the fort of Thanjavur with very limited powers. When the ruler died in 1841, without heir, the Thanjavur fort was also annexed by the British. Thanjavur remained under the British rule until 1947 when India attained freedom.

Educational Institutions of Tiruvarur Districts:

Arts & Science:

• D.G. Govt. Arts College for Women, Nagapattinam
  
• Government Arts College, Kumbakonam
  
• Government College for Women, Kumbakonam
  
• Kundavai Nachiyar Govt. College for Women, Thanjavur
  
• M.R. Govt. Arts College, Tiruvarur
  
• Rajah Serfoji Govt.Arts College, Thanjavur
  
• Thiru-Vi-Ka Govt. Arts College, Thiruvarur
  
• A.D.M. College for Women, Nagapattinam
  
• A.R.C. Viswanathan College, Mayiladuthurai
  
• A.V.C. College (Autonomous), Nagapattinam
  
• A.V.V.M. Sri Pushpam College (Autonomous), Thanjavur
  
• Abi and Abi College, Thanjavur
  
• Adaikala Matha College, Thanjavur
  
• Annai College of Arts and Science, Thanjavur
  
• Best Arts and Science College, Sirkali Taluk
  
• Bharath College of Science and Management, Thanjavur
  
• Bon Secours College for Women, Thanjavur
  
• Dharmambal Ramasamy Arts and Science College, Thanjavur
  
• Dharmapuram Adinam Arts College, Nagapattinam
  
• Dr. Nallikuppusamy Arts College, Thanjavur
  
• Edaiyathangudi G.S. Pillai Arts and Science College, Nagapattinam
  
• Enathi Rajappa College of Arts and Science, Pattukkottai
  
• Ganesar Senthamil Kallori, Thanjavur
  
• Idhaya College of Arts and Science for Women, Kumbakonam
  
• Khadir Mohideen College, Thanjavur
  
• Manickam College of Arts and Science, Thanjavur
  
• Maruthupandiyar College, Vallam
  
• Mass College of Arts and Science, Kumbakonam
  
• Meenakshi Chandrasekaran College of Arts and Science, Pattukkottai
  
• Moti and Moti Arts and Science College, Thanjavur, Thanjavur
  
• Nethaji Subash Chandra Bose College, Thiruvarur
  
• Ponnaiyah Ramajayam College, Thanjavur
  
• Poompuhar College, Nagapattinam
  
• Rabiammal Ahamed Maideen College for Women, Tiruvarur
  
• Rajagiri Dawood Batcha College of Arts and Science, Thanjavur
  
• Rajahs College, Thanjavur
  
• S.K. College of Arts and Science, Mannargudi
  
• S.K.S.S. Arts College, Thiruppanandal
  
• Sami Arul Arts and Science College, Thanjavur
  
• Semgamala Thaayar Educational Trust Women's College, Tiruvarur
  
• Sri Sankara Arts and Science College, Kumbakonam
  
• Sri Venkateswara College of Arts and Science, Thanjavur
  
• Sulthana Adbullah Rowther College for Women, Thanjavur
  
• T.T. Narasimhan - Swami Dayananda College of Arts and Science, Thanjavur
  
• Tamilavel Uma Maheswarnar Karanthai Arts College, Thanjavur
  
• Vivekananda Arts and Science College for Women, Sirkali Taluk

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Culture:

Tamil Nadu has a long tradition of venerable culture. Tamil Nadu is known for its rich tradition of literature, music and dance which continue to flourish today. Unique cultural features like Bharatanatyam (dance), Tanjore painting, and Tamil architecture were developed and continue to be practised in Tamil Nadu.

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Tourist Attraction of Tiruvarur Districts:

Saraswati Temple:
Saraswati Temple in Thiruvarur is located in the small village Kuthanur on the banks of the river Arasilar, a tributary of the River Kaveri in the district of Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu. This is one of the few temples in India dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of learning and consort of Lord Brahma.Folk tales point to the Ottakuttar, a famous Tamil poet who carried out penance to this deity for the existence of this temple during 12th century AD. It is believed that the saint poet got a darshan (vision) of goddess Saraswati at this place. A beautiful image of Ottakuttar is seen at the entrance of this temple.

Sri Thiayagaraja Temple Tiruvarur:
Sri Thiayagaraja Temple is situated at Tiruvarur. A Function called AZHAZHI THER will be celebrated every year during the month of April. It is the birth place of great three Carnatic Musicians - THIAYAGARAJA SWAMIGAL, MUTHUSAMY DHISHITHAR, SIYAMA SASTRIGAL.
Sri Rajagopalaswamy Temple Sri Rajagopalaswamy Temple, Sri Rajagopalaswamy Temple at Mannargudi. Mannargudi is 28 Kms from Tiruvarur. A function called PAR PUGHALUM PANGUNI TIRUVIZHA will be celebrated every year during the month of March.

Sri Murugan Temple:
Sri Murugan Temple is situated at ENGAN. Engan is 13 Kms from Tiruvarur

Sri Kothandaramar Temple:
Sri Kothandaramar Temple at THILLAIVILAGAM in Tiruthuraipoondi Taluk. It is 20 Kms from Tiruthuraipoondi.

Sri Saraswathi Temple:
Sri Saraswathi Temple at Koothanur, Nannilam Taluk, 22 Kms from Tiruvarur

JAMBAVANODAI DHARGA :
JAMBAVANODAI DHARGA in Tiruthuraipoondi Taluk. Holy place for Muslims. 53 Kms from Tiruvarur and 25 Kms from Tiruthuraipoondi

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Sivan Temple at ALANGUDI. Alangudi is 35 Kms from Tiruvarur and 15 Kms from Kumbakonam. It is one of the star (GURU) of the NAVAGRAHAS Bird Sanctuaries Bird Sanctuaries, Bird Sanctuaries at UDAYAMARTHANDAPURAM in Tiruthuraipoondi Taluk and VADUVOOR in Mannargudi Taluk. Udayamarthandapuram is 20 Kms from Tiruthuraipoondi and Vaduvoor is 23 Kms from Thanjavur.

Hotels/Lodge/Accommodation in Tiruvarur Districts:

Hotel selvies:kattukara street, thiruvarur, 04366 222080

Hotel Seagate:Main Road, Vailankanni, nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu,Ph:04365 26351

Hotel Rayas:18,19 Head Post Office Road, , Kumbakonam, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu,Ph:0435 2423270

Hotel Kaveri:Mannargudi, Thiruvarur,Tamil Nadu

Poorna:Thiruvarur,Tamil Nadu

Sangam Hotel:Near Temple, Trichy Road, Thanjavur, Tamil NaduPh:04362 239451

Hotel Parisutham:Thanjavur, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu,Ph:04362 231801

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Tiruvarur Districts