Temples and Tourist Spots

1. Thiyagaraja Temple (1km)

Head quarters of saivas.The temple is also called as “ SARVADOSHA  PARIKARASTHALAM”. It has a beautiful tank called KAMALALAYAM which is equivalent in area to the temple

2.Sapthavidangal

The 7 siva temples Thiruvarur, Thirunagai, Thirunallar, Thiruvaimoor, Thirukaravaasal, Thirukozhizhi and Thirumaraikaadu are collectively called as SAPTHAVIDANGAL and all are near to Thiruvarur.

3. Thirukollikadu (24kms)

The Pongu Saneeswara Temple is located 24 kms from Thiruvarur.

4.Navakraga Temples

Tourists can visit all Navakraga temples in a single day by staying in Thiruvarur.

5.Koothanur (22kms)

The only temple for goddess Saraswathy is situated in Koothanur which is only 22 kms from Thiruvarur.

6.Sikkal Singaravelar (21KMS)

The “vel” for Thiruchendhur soorasamharam is being taken from this murugan temple every year.

7.Velankkanni(35KMS)

The world famous shrine basilica is situated 35 kms from Thiruvarur. There are 2 beautiful churches and excellent beach

8.Nagore Dharga(30KMS)

The holy place for muslims is situated  just 30 kms from Thiruvarur .SANTHANA KOODU function  is conducted every year here.

Other Important Temples

1.THIRUKKANNAMANGAI-108 DHVYA DESAM - 8KMS

2.ENGAN – LORD MURUGA - 13KMS

3.THIRUVIRKUDI ,ASTA VEERAATTANA STHALAM –LORD SHIVA - 13KMS

4.SRI VANNJIYAM-LORD SIVA - 16KMS

5.THIRUPPUHALUR- VAASTHU STHALAM - 16KMS

6.THIRUKANNAPURAM- 108 DHIVYA DESAM - 19KMS

7.THIRUKANNANGUDI-108 DHIVYA DESAM - 19KMS

8.THIRUKKUVALAI -SAPTHA VIDANKAR-LORD SHIVA - 20KMS

9.PORAVACHERI- LOAR MURUGA  - 21KMS

10.AATHI VINAAYAKAR TEMPLE - 22KMS

11.THIRUCHENKAATTAANKUDI - 23KMS

12.THIRUVEEZHIMIZHALAI - 23KMS

14.ETTUKUDI-LORD MURUGA - 25KMS

15.THIRUMIYACHUR-LALITHAMBIGA TEMPLE - 26KMS

16.THIRUCHERAI-108 DHVYA DESAM - 27KMS

17.AAVARANI-LORD KRISHNA - 27KMS

18.NAGAPATTINAM -108 DHIVYA DESAM - 27KMS

19.THIRUVOIMOOR-SAPTHE VIDANKAR  - 28KMS

20.THIRU RAAMESWARAM-LORD SHIVA - 28KMS

22.NACHIYAARKOVIL-108 DHIVYA DESAM - 30KMS

23.KORAKKAR SITHAR TEMPLE - 30KMS

24.MANNARGUDI-LORD KRISHNA - 30KMS

25.THIRUPPAAMBURAM – (RAGU,.KETHU) - 32KMS

27.AALANGUDI NAVAKIRAGA (GURU) - 37KMS

28.PRITHIYANKAARADEVI TEMPLE – AYYAVAADI - 38KMS     

Tourist Spots

1.Perumpannaiyur church

2.Muthupet Lagoon Forest

3.Vaduvoor Birds Sanctuary

4.Kodiyakarai Bird And Deer Sanctuary