Thyagaraja Temple, Tiruvarur

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Thyagaraja Temple is a Shiva temple in the town of Thiruvarur in Tamil Nadu state, India. Shiva is worshiped in the form of a lingam as Thyagarajaswami, also known as Putridankondar. His consort Parvati is worshipped as Neelotpalambika and also as Kamalambika, whose separate shrine is an important center for Shaktism and Tantra, and is also regarded as one of the Shakti Peethas. The presiding deity is mentioned in the 7th century Shaiva canonical work the Tevaram and the shrine is classified as a Paadal Petra Sthalam. The temple complex covers 8.1 hectares (20 acres) and is one of the largest temples in India. It houses nine entrance towers known as gopurams. The tallest is the eastern tower, with four stories and a height of 30 metres (98 ft). The temple has numerous shrines, with those of Thyagarajaswami, Neelotpalambika, and Kamalambika being the most prominent. The masonry structure was built during the Chola dynasty in the 9th century. The temple is maintained and administered by the...

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