Aiyarappar is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in the village of Tiruvaiyaru, Tamil Nadu, India. Shiva is worshiped as Aiyarappar, and is represented by the lingam and his consort Parvati is depicted as AramValarthaNaayagi. The presiding deity is revered in the 7th century Tamil Saiva canonical work, the Tevaram, written by Tamil poet saints known as the nayanars and classified as Paadal Petra Sthalam.
Aiyarappar Temple
Image of temple tank
Panoramic view of the temple
The decorated palanquin used during the festival
Thiruvaiyaru is a panchayat town in Thanjavur District in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
The Kaveri River at Thiruvaiyaru
The memorial to Tyāgarāja, a celebrated composer of Carnatic music who lived in Thiruvayuru
The Aiyāṟappar temple, an ancient temple to Siva
Poochorithal (flower festival)