Thyagaraja Temple, Tiruvottiyur, Hindu temple in Tiruvottiyur, Chennai, India.
The Thyagaraja Temple extends over one acre of land and features a seven-tiered entrance tower, multiple shrines, and a water tank.
The temple construction began during the Pallava period in the seventh century and received substantial additions from Chola kings in the eleventh century.
Three prominent Tamil saints - Appar, Samandar, and Sundarar - composed devotional Thevaram songs dedicated to the deities of this temple.
The temple welcomes visitors daily from 6 AM to noon and 4 PM to 8:30 PM, with direct access from Tiruvottiyur railway station.
The main deity Aadhipureeswarar appears as a mud mound covered with armor, which priests remove during full moon days for devotees.
Location: Chennai district
GPS coordinates: 13.15000,80.30000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:04
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