Saptha Stana Temples are a group of seven temples. In Tamil Nadu , India , such groups of temples are found in many places, particularly in and around Thanjavur District .
20-634: Saptha + Stana means seven sacred places. The temples found in these places are known as Saptha Stana Temples. Having Tiruvaiyaru as the primary temple, seven temples belonging to seven places are also referred as the ashramas of seven Munipunkavars ( Saptarishi ). These rishis are Agastya , Atri , Bhardwaja , Gautam , Jamadagni , Vashistha and Vishvamitra . They set up ashrams in Aiyarappar temple , Apathsahayar Temple , Odhanavaneswarar Temple , Vedapuriswarar Temple , Kandeeswarar Temple , Puvananathar Temple and Neyyadiappar Temple . Ayyarappa,
40-408: A Munsif court and police stations (including an all women police station) to tackle crime and other issues related to civic unrest. Most of the shops and businesses include services for farmers from nearby villages. Other than services and retail, Important sectors that provide employment in the town are state government, health, primary education. The town area is densely populated and lined up with
60-603: A doll offers flowers to the principal deities in the palanquins. After the Poochorithal , the palanquins leave for their respective temples. There are other Saptha Stana Temples in and around Thanjavur district. They are known as Chakkarapalli Saptha Stana Temples, Mayiladuthurai Saptha Stana Temples, Kumbakonam Saptha Stana Temples, Karanthai (near Thanjavur) Saptha Stana Temples, Tirunallur Saptha Stana Temples, Tiruneelakkudi Saptha Stana Temples, Kanjanur Saptha Stana Temples and Nagapattinam Saptha Stana Temples. As
80-405: A litany of retail shops ranging from small to medium. The main business areas are South street, Theradi (where the temple car is parked) and Odathurai street where the new revamped bus stand with retail shops is located. Thiruvaiyaru has a Government hospital and few (3+) 24/7 private hospitals as well. Thiruvaiyaru has an old Siva temple dedicated to Aiyarappar or Panchanatheeswar . Thiruvaiyaru
100-878: Is a panchayat town in Thanjavur District in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu . Thiruvaiyaru means Five Rivers around the city . The Five Rivers are Vadavaar , Vennaar , Vettaar , Kudamurutti and Kaveri . On the highway from Thanjavur, you pass five bridges over the Vadavar, Vettar, Vennar, Kudamurutti and Kaveri, the five rivers from which Thiruvaiyaru gets its name (thiru = sacred; ai(ndhu) = five; aaru = river) The vast temple in this town, known as "Dakshina Kailasam" (Southern abode of Siva), built in an area of approximately 60,000 square meters, has five prakaram (outer precincts used for religious purposes) and many 'mandapams' (great halls). Several inscriptions in
120-474: Is at Thiruchirapalli, which is located at a distance of about 56 km. Nearest railway station is situated at Thanjavur (13km) and another railway station at Ariyalur (30km)[Trichy-Chennai line] There is a direct bus service from Thanjavur, which lies at a distance of 11 km from Thiruvaiyaru. National Highway No.136 from Thanjavur connect Thiruvaiyaru, Ariyalur, Perambalur byepass and Aththur bypass. State roads to Kumbakonam at 37 km (23 mi) in
140-539: Is more renowned for its association with Saint Thyagaraja , who, along with Muthuswami Dikshitar and Shyama Sastri , comprised the Trinity of Carnatic music . Thiruvaiyaru is known for its annual Thyagaraja Aradhana music festival. There are so many private music teachers and Bharathanatiyam teachers available in town. The only tertiary education provider in town, Tamilnadu Government Music College offers courses in music from Diploma through to Doctoral programs Near
160-768: The East and Kallanai 33 km in the West connect Thiruvaiyaru. Places Names changed as per the Tamil Nadu State Government Gazette Notification No. 14 Dated 1 April 2020. Kudamurutti River Kudamurutti River a distributary of the Kaveri , is one of the five sacred rivers that flows in Thiruvaiyaru in the Thanjavur District of the state of Tamil Nadu , in southeastern India . Kudamurutti River branches off from
180-581: The Kaveri River at Tiruchirapalli. The ancient name of this river was Kaduvaai which was mentioned in Tevaram , Tamil Saivite devotional poetry. The river is related to the famous saint Sri Narayana Teertha who is believed to have attained enlightenment here. As it is believed to be a sacred river, River Kudamurutti is the Theertham of Tiruvalampozhil Temple. There are many Temples located beside
200-597: The Punarpoosa star during the Tamil month of Panguni . The festival deity of Aiyarappar temple of Thiruvaiyaru is carried in a decorated glass palanquin along with the images of Nandikeswara and Suyasayambikai to the temples in Thirupazhanam, Thiruchottruthurai, Thiruvedhikudi, Thirukandiyur and Thirupoonthurthi. Each of the festival deities of the respective temples mounted in glass palanquins accompany Aiyarppar on
220-619: The Samadhi of Sri Tyagaraja. The Thyagaraja Aradhana festival is held in the Bahula Panchami Thithi of Margazhi (Margashirsha)Tamil month which falls on December or January when most of the leading exponents of Carnatic music come to perform and are watched by thousands of ardent fans of classical music. A huge complex is built at this site to accommodate the large audience that come to the concert in ever increasing numbers every year. The nearest airport to reach Thiruvaiyaru
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#1732801456264240-581: The Shiva temple is the one-roomed house where Thyagaraja composed some of his greatest works. Thyagaraja was interred on the banks of the river Kaveri and it is called the revered Samadhi (burial place) of the saint composer and it is here that the greatest music festival in the country takes place annually. Nearby are the Samadhis (burial places) of some of the other saints like Shiva Prakasha Swamigal and Bangalore Nagaratnamma, who actually identified and rebuilt
260-549: The decorated palanquin Ayyarappar along with His consort will leave Thiruvaiyaru and go to the other six connected temples during the festival of Saptha Stana. At that time, the palanquins of the respective temples will join with the Ayyarappar Palanquin. This festival is conducted at Tiruvaiyaru during April every year. As per Hindu legend, it is the wedding festival of Nandikeswara , the sacred bull of Shiva on
280-518: The main deity of Thiruvaiyaru took with them Nandhidevar-Suyasambikai to these seven ashrams in order to get the blessings of the rishis. Just before the festival wedding festival of Nandikeswara took place. Nandikeswara was the son of Silakitha Munivar. In order to get married off him to Suyasambikai of Tirumazhapadi, Ayyarappar along with His consort go to Tirumazhapadi on a glass palanquin. On that night itself Ayyarappar along with newly wedded couples crosses Kollidam and reaches Thiruvaiyaru. In
300-763: The palanquin of the Kumbeswara Temple was in a damaged condition the festival did not take place for some time. Later the trial run was held on 7 February 2016 Following the Tirttavari in Mahamaham tank in Kumbakonam during 2016 Mahamaham the festival was held on 23 April 2016. It is learnt that the Karanthanttankudi festival was not held for some years. Tiruvaiyaru Thiruvaiyaru (also spelled as Tiruvaiyaru or Tiruvayyaru )
320-492: The population and females 50%. Thiruvaiyaru has an average literacy rate of 76%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 81%, and female literacy is 70%. In Thiruvaiyaru, 9% of the population is under 6 years of age. Thiruvaiyaru is the headquarters of the Thiruvaiyaru taluk. Tiruvaiyaru assembly constituency is part of Thanjavur (Lok Sabha constituency) . On the law and order front, Thiruvaiyaru has
340-594: The presiding deity of this temple town. The town is called as "Ai-aaru" (ஐயாறு), meaning five rivers, by them. Thiruvaiyaru is situated on the banks of the river Kaveri, 11 km (6.8 mi) from North of Thanjavur . Thiruvaiyaru is located at 10°53′N 79°06′E / 10.88°N 79.1°E / 10.88; 79.1 . It has an average elevation of 38 metres (124 feet ). The Thiruvaiyaru Town Panchayat has population of 16,164 of which 7,895 are males while 8,269 are females as per report released by Census India 2011. Males constitute 50% of
360-555: The temple affiliates the temple to the Cholas , Pandyas , and other rulers. Karikala Chola , Rajaraja the Great , Jatavarman Sundara Pandyan , and Krishna Devarayar are associated with Thiruvaiyaru. The temple has two distinct divisions called 'Uttarakailasam' and 'Dakshinakailasam'. Uttarakailasam was built by Rajaraja Chola 's chief queen Dantisaktivitanki alias Lokamahadevi in the late 10th century who also made several endowments. It
380-537: The way to the final destiny, Thillaistanam. There is a grand display of fireworks in Cauvery riverbed outside Thillaistanam temple. The seven palanquins are carried to Aiyarappar temple in Thiruvaiyyaru. Hundreds of people witness the convergence of seven glass palanquins carrying principal deities of respective temples from seven places at Tiruvaiyaru. The devotees perform Poochorithal (flower festival) in which
400-412: Was called Lokamahadevi Isvaram Udaiyar Mahadevar after the queen herself. She endowed several musical instruments during the time of Rajaraja while his daughter Gangamahadevi alias Arumoli Chandramalli gifted several fly-whisks to the presiding deity. Dakshina kailasam was renovated by Rajendra Cholan's queen. The Tevaram trinity ( Appar , Sambandar , and Sundarar ) have composed more than 100 songs on
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