Thyagaraja Temple, Tiruvottiyur

Name: Thyagaraja Temple, Tiruvottiyur
Address: Tiruvottiyur, Tamil Nadu, India

Thyagaraja Temple is dedicated to Shiva and is located in Tiruvottiyur, Chennai. It has been revered since the Pallava period in the 7th century and expanded by Chola kings in the 11th century. The temple is associated with saint poets and has a seven-tiered gateway tower and a tank, covering an area of 1 acre.

मुख्य विवरण · Temple details

प्रमुख देवता / Deity: Shiva
स्थान / Location: Tiruvottiyur, Tamil Nadu
निर्माण / Built: medieval
निर्माता / Built by: Chola kings
वास्तुकला शैली / Architecture: Dravidian
प्रबंधन / Managed by: Hindu Religious and Endowment Board of the Government of Tamil Nadu

वास्तुकला · Architecture

seven tiered gateway tower

शास्त्रीय संदर्भ · Scriptural references

Tevaram

महत्व · Significance

The temple is one of the 51 Sakthi Peetams in India, highlighting its spiritual importance.

सामान्य प्रश्न · FAQ

Which deity is worshipped at Thyagaraja Temple, Tiruvottiyur?
Thyagaraja Temple, Tiruvottiyur is dedicated to Shiva.

Where is Thyagaraja Temple, Tiruvottiyur located?
Thyagaraja Temple, Tiruvottiyur is located in Tiruvottiyur, Tamil Nadu, India, at coordinates 13.15, 80.3.