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Thiruvarur, Temple town in Tiruvarur district, India

The municipality of Thiruvarur sits at an elevation of 3 meters above sea level, functioning as the administrative center of Tiruvarur district.

The town served as one of the five capitals of the Chola dynasty between the 9th and 12th centuries, with rulers contributing to temple architecture.

Three influential composers of Carnatic music, Tyagaraja, Muthuswami Dikshitar, and Syama Sastri, originated from this Tamil Nadu settlement in the 18th century.

The city connects to major urban centers through national highways and railway networks, with Chennai located approximately 300 kilometers from Thiruvarur.

The Thyagaraja temple houses India's largest temple chariot, measuring 96 feet in height and weighing 360 tonnes.

Location: Tiruvarur district

Elevation above the sea: 3 m

GPS coordinates: 10.76665,79.63525

Latest update: June 13, 2025 23:30

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