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Sri Thyagarajaswamy Temple

Sri Thyagarajaswamy Temple is dedicated to Somaskandar, a form of Lord Shiva. Thyagaraja Temple is the major tourist attraction and the most important pilgrimage destination in Thiruvarur. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva who is worshipped here as Moolanathar, and is represented by the lingam. Spread in an area of 30 acres, Thyagraja Temple is one of the largest temples in IndiaThe temple complex has shrines of other gods, such as the Kamalaamba, Vanmikanathar and Thyagarajar. It also has a Kamalalayam temple tank which is considered to be the largest in India. The Thyagaraja car festival is celebrated at this temple once in 12 years, along with the Kumbabishekam. This festival is known as Azhazhi Ther and is celebrated in the month of April.