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Thanjavur Temple History

History

Several inscriptions in 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 Cholan's queen in the late 10th century who also made several endowments . Dakshinakailasam was renovated by Rajendra Cholan's queen. Appar, one of the important Nayanmar, was closely associated with this shrine and dedicated one of the songs in 'Thevaram' to this temple.

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Location:
State : Tamil Nadu 
District : Thanjavur 
Situation: Well connected with Thanjavur.

See Also:
1. appar kayilAyak kAtchi
2. sundharar & thiruvaiyARu

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