Thyagaraja Temple, Tiruvarur

Thyagaraja Temple, Tiruvarur is a historic stone temple located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. The temple is dedicated to Thyagarajaswami (Shiva)Neelotpalambika (Parvati). Constructed during the Chola Dynasty period, it stands as a testament to India's rich temple-building tradition. Shiva is worshiped in the form of a lingam as Thyagarajaswami, also known as Putridankondar. His consort Parvati is worshipped as Goddess Neelotpalambika. She is also worshipped as Goddess Kamalambika, whose separate shrine is an important center for Shaktism and Tantra, and is also regarded to be one of the Shakti Peethas.