Sri Aiyarappar is in Thiruvaiyar is also known as Sri Dharmasamvarthini Samedha Sri Panchanatheeswarar or Sri Panjanadeeswarar Temple. This Temple is one of the 276 Thevara Paadal Petra Sthalam situated on the Northern Bank of River Cauvery. This place is called as Thiruvaiyaru since it is located in the confluence of five Rivers known as Arasalaru, Vennaru, Vettaaru, Kudamuruti and Cauveri (Kaveri). Visiting this Temple is considered on par with that of visiting the Shiva Temple in Varanasi or Kasi. Hence many Devotees refer this is as Dakshina Kailasam. The unique aspect of this Temple is that, at one point within the Temple if the Devotees shout Aiyarappa it reverbarates or echos several times. 

The Temple has an East facing Welcome Arch with coloured Idols of God Shiva, Goddess Parvathi, Sri Vinayagar and Sri Murugan flanked by His Consorts Valli and Devasena. The Temple has an East facing seven tiered Rajagopuram full of coloured Idols that makes it look impressive to the eyes of the onlookers. The base of the Rajagopuram has an East facing Idol of Sri Ganapathy. On entering the Temple premises the ambience is astounding and would keep any Devotees spellbound since the multiple pillars are fully painted with gorgeous colours. Even the ceiling of the corridor bears wonderfully painted design on it which looks amazing. The top inner walls of this corridors has dazzling coloured paintings on either side and they pertain to Sri Adhi Vinayagar, Valli Devasena Samedha Sri Villendiya Velavar, Sri Aiyarappar, Sri Aram Valartha Nayagi, Sri Aaatkondar, Sri Nandhiyam Peruman, Sri Suyasambikai, Sri Shanmuga Desika Gnana Sammandha Paramachariaya Swamigal, Sri Thirugnana  Sammadhar, Sri Kayilai Masilamani Desika Gnanasammadha Paramachariya Swamigal, Sri Sarabeshwarar, Sri Appar Peruman in Thiru Kayilaya Kaatchi, Sri Sivayoga Hari Guru Dhakshinamoorthy.

This multi pillared corridor has a North facing Sub Shrine of Sri Mayil Mandapam in which a Peacock is seen. Opposite to this is a huge multi pillared South facing Mandapam and Devotees may have to climb around 10 steps to reach this place. This huge multi pillared Mandpam is known as Sri Dhandapani Mandapam. A huge tinsheet roofing has been erected before this Dhandapani Mandapam and Divine Rituals and Temple Events could be conducted there with ease since there is ample space for the Devotees to sit and see the Events thus conducted. Heading towards the Moolasthanam is another huge multi pillared Mandapam. This Mandapam too has several paintings on its upper wall and they belong to those of Sri Chandikeshwarar, Sri Periyanayagi Ambal Samedha Sri Abathsagayeeswarar of Thirupazhanam, Sri Annapoorani Samedha Sri Odhavaneswara Swamy of Thirusotruthurai, Sri Mangayarkarasi Samedha Sri Vedapureeswarar of Thiruvedikudi, Sri Mangalanayagi Samedha Sri Brahmmasirakandeeswarar of Thirukandiyur, Sri Soundaranayagi Samedha Sri Pushpavaneswarar of Thirupanthuruthi, Sri Balambigai Samedha Sri Neiyaadiappar of Thiruneidhanam, Sri Sundarambikai Samedha Sri Vaidhyanatha Swamy of Thirumazhapadi and the Glass Palanquin of Sri Aiyarappar are all drawn in a row so that the Devotees could see and understand its importance. At the end of this corridor is a small West facing Nandhi Vaahanam looking towards the Moolasthanam. To the left and the right of this Nandhi Vaahanam are two Sub Shrines pertaining to that of Sri Irattai Pillayar and Sri Dhandapani respectively. 

Heading towards the Moolasthanam is an unusual West facing Sub Shrine of Sri Naalvar who comprise of Sri Appar, Sri Sundarar, Sri Thirugnana Sammandhar and Sri Manickavasagar. Likewise there is another similar West facing Sub Shrine in which Sri Ganapathy is seen in a standing posture. There is a tall Dwajasthambam or Kodi Maram at the base of which is an East facing Sri Kodimarathu Vinayagar. After this the Devotees may have to climb a few steps and a Neivedhya Peedam or Bali Peedam is seen there. Then within a steel railing is a huge Idol of a West facing Nandhi Bhagwan who looks towards the Moolasthanam. The multi pillared Mandapam here is massive and almost all the pillars in it are intricately designed. Then there are two huge coloured Idols of two Dwara Baalakaas at the entrance of the Moolasthana Mandapam. Atop this entrance God Shiva and Goddess Parvathi are seen seated centrally on a Rishabam and flanking them are the Naalavars, two apiece on either side.

Then is another threshold and here too there are two coloured Dwara Baalaka Idols who seem to stand guard on either side. Close to the left Dwara Baalaka Idol is an coloured East facing Idol of Sri Ganapathy and another black East facing Idol of Sri Kamala Vinayagar. Close to the right Dwara Baalaka Idol is an East facing coloured Idol of Sri Murugan seated on a Peacock and flanking Him are Valli and Devasena. Then is a South facing Sub Shrine Sub Shrine in which Sri Adhikaara Nandhi, Sri Suyasambikai are seen along with the four Shanthana Kuravargal who are known as Sri Meikandar, Sri Arulnandhi Sivam, Sri Maraignana Sivam and Sri Umapathy Sivam. Closer to the Moolasthanam are two smaller Nandhi Vaahanam along with a small Neivedhya Peedam.

At the threshold of the Moolasthanam are yet another East facing black Dwara Baalaka Idols. Close to the left Dwara Baalaka Idol is an East facing Idol of Sri Bala Vinayagar and facing Him is a West facing Idol of Sri Siva Suryan. The threshold of the Moolasthanam looks awesome and dazzling to the eyes of the Devotees since it is gold plated. In the Sanctum Sanctorum the Presiding of Sri Aiyarappar or Sri Aatkondar who is believed to be a Prithvi (Manal or Sand) Shiva Lingam or Swayambhu Shiva Lingam looks resplendent and is East facing in the form of a Shiva Lingam. It is also noteworthy to mention here that the Presiding Deity is offered only Nandhiyavattai Flower which is known as Pinwheel Flower or Crape Jasmine. Generally the Presiding Deity of Sri Aiyarappar doesn't accept any other Flower than the aforesaid one. Since the Abhishekam of the Presiding Deity, Sri Aiyarappar is performed with the Holy Water obtained from the five Rivers He is known as Sri Aiyarappar.

The Urchavamoorthy Idols of this Temple are all safely kept in a separate Sub Shrine meant for them. This Sub Shrine where the Urchavamoorthy Idols are kept is known as Somaskandar Mandapam. Close to this Sub Shrine is a South facing Idol of Sri Sattainathar and an East facing Shiva LIngam is known as Sri Bhavaninathar and facing Sri Bhavaninathar is a Nandhi Vaahanam and a Neivedhya Peedam. Close to this is a West facing Sri Pranatharthiharar seen in the form of a Shiva LIngam. This Temple's Meditation Hall or Mukthi Mandapam or Dhyana Mandapam is very famous and it is said that this was built only with Lime and Palm Jaggery in those days. In the Dhyana Mandapam there are West facing Shiva Lingams known as Sri Adhimoolatanesharar (Agayam), Sri Kalahastheeswarar (Vayu), Sri Annamalaiyar (Agni), Sri Jambukeshwarar (Water or Neer) and Sri Thirumoolataneshwarar (Land or Earth). There is an East facing Sub Shrine of Sri Adhi Vinayagar and a Navagraha Sannadhi in which the Idols of the Navagrahams are smaller than usual. Similarly there is a Idol of Sri Dhyana Vinayagar who is embossed on the walls. Close to this is a gaping hole through which Sri Dhakshinamoorthy can be viewed with ease. Many Devotees make it a point to sit here and meditate for hours together for their mental peace. 

The pillared corridor of the Temple have the Idols of Sri Chandrasekarar, Sri Vinayagar, Sri Ucchikaala Kattalai, Sri Ambal, Sri Baladhandapani, Sri Aruvar Lingam comprising of 6 Shiva Lingam and Sri Baana Lingam who are all East facing. Close to them is Sri Dhanusu Subramaniyar who is also known as Sri Vilendiya Velavar and He is flanked by Valli and Devasena, Sri Avudai Vinayagar, Sri Parvathavarthini Samedha Sri Ramanatheeswarar. Next is the Sub Shrine of Sri Kasi Viswanathar in the form of Shiva Lingam and facing Him is a Nandhi Vaahanam and a Neivedhya Peedam. On either side of Sri Kasi Viswanathar is an Idol of Sri Ganapathy and Sri Murugan. Sri Kasi Visalakshi is seen in Her Sub Shrine with two Dwara Baalakis. All the aforesaid Sub Shrines and Idols are East facing in the pillared corridor. The Temple has a South facing Palliyarai which is guarded by two Dwara Baalakis Idols. The Koshtam of the Moolasthanam has the Idols of Sri Dhakshinamoorthy, Sri Durgai Amman and Sri Chandikeshwarar. Close to the Chandikeshwarar's Sub Shrine is an East facing Idol of Sri Kubera Lingam and a West facing Shiva Lingam of Sri Jurahareshwarar. Sri Agappai Siddhar is the other name of Sri Jurahareshwarar. The Koshtam of Sri Juraheareshwarar has the coloured Idols of Sri Kaala Bhairavar, Sri Brahmma, Sri Arthanareeswarar, Sri Dhakshinamoorthy and Sri Narthana Vinayagar.

The stucco coloured Idols found atop the Gopuram of this Temple is mesmerizing and would keep the Devotees spellbound. They are those of Sri Somaskandar, Sri Sandes Anugraharar, Sri Rishabaroodar, Sri Neelakandamoorthy, Sri Naagabharanar, Sri Kayaroharanar, Sri Dhakshinamoorthy, Sri Koothadumbiran or Sri Natarajar, Sri Thiagabrammam, Sri Ramalinga Adigalar, Sri Vedapriyan, Sri Arunagirinathar, Sri Sekkezhiar, Sri Thiruvenkadar, Sri Aiadigal, Sri Kadeshwararkone Nayanar, Sri Poonthurthi Nambikadambigal, Sri Manikavasagar, Sri Sundaramoorthy Swamy, Sri Thiruvanavukkarasar, Sri Thirugnana Sammadhar, Sri Susidharar, Sri Sivadasar, Sri Sivadharmar, Sri Sadhananadha Munivar, Sri Vashishtar, Sri Kashyappar, Sri Gouthamar, Sri Bruhu, Sri Angira Munivar, Sri Athiri Munivar, Sri Agasthiyar, Sri Chandran, Sri Brahmma, Sri Suryan and Sri Maha Vishnu. Then there is a Kailaya Kaatchi in the Gopuram in the form of a coloured Idol. Next to this are the coloured Idols of the Kings or Patrons who built or promoted this Temple and these Idols are those of Sri Paranthaka Cholan, Sri Aditha Cholan, Sri Adhitha Karikar Cholan, Sri Raja Raja Cholan, Sri Rajendra Cholan, Sri Rajathiraja Cholan, Sri Rajendra Cholan II, Sri Vikrama Cholan, Sri Thanthi Sakthividangiyar, Sri Rajendra Cholan III, Sri Cholaperuman Adigal, Sri Rajaraja Cholan III, Sri Kambanvidariyar, Sri Sundarapandiya Thevar, Sri Govindha Theekshithar etc. 

This Temple has a South facing Sub Shrine of Sri Adavallar or Sri Natarajar or Sri Sabapathy alongside Sri Sivagami Ambal. There is a West facing Sub Shrine of Sri Kaala Bhairavar followed by West facing Shiva Lingams of Sri Abathsagayeeswarar of Thirupazhanam, Sri Odhavaneswara Swamy of Thirusotruthurai, Sri Vedapureeswarar of Thiruvedikudi, Sri Brahmmasirakandeeswarar of Thirukandiyur, Sri Pushpavaneswarar of Thirupanthuruthi, Sri Neiyaadiappar of Thiruneidhanam and Sri Vaidhyanatha Swamy of Thirumazhapadi. This Aiyarappar Temple has another entrance which is South facing and has a coloured three tiered Rajagopuram. 

The Ambal's Sannadhi has a South facing Welcome Arch leading to Her Shrine. The speciality of the Ambal who is known as Sri Dharmasamvarthini or Sri Aramvalartha Nayagi is that She has a separate East facing five tiered Rajagopuram leading towards Her Shrine. Her Shrine is made up of multiple pillars and the whole Mandapam is decorated and has embossed Idols of various Gods andd Goddess on its wall. At the outset there is a Dwajasthambam or Kodi Maram and at its base is an East facing Idol of Sri Kodimarathu Vinayagar. Then is a Neivedhya Peedam or Bali Peedam and beyond it is a West facing Nandhi Vaahanam Idol looking towards the Shrine of the Ambal. Heading towards the Ambal's Shrine is another small Neivedhya Peedam and a small Nandhi Vaahanam. There are two East facing Dwara Baalaki Idols who seen to stand guard before Her Moolasthanam. In Her East facing Shrine Sri Dharmasamvarthini or Sri Aramvalartha Nayagi Ambal is seen in a standing posture and Devotees may have to climb four to five steps to reach the level of the Ambal's Shrine. Close to the Ambal's Shrine are two Idols of Sri Ganapathy and they are together known as Sri Irrattai Pillayar. The corridors of the Temple has an East facing Sub Shrine of Sri Ganapathy and another East facing Sub Shrine of Sri Subramaniyar who is flaned by His Consorts Valli and Devasena. There is a South facing Sub Shrine of Sri Aadipoora Amman and Sri Chandikeshwari. There is a West facing Sub Shrine of Sri Bhairavar and close to this is a Yaaga Saalai. 

This Temple is unique since it is the only Temple of its kind to have 108 Vilva Maram along with 27 Nakshathra Maram on its Northern flank and is known as Vada Kailayam. This Temple is unique since it has a Vada Kailayam and a Then Kailayam. The Temple has its own Madapalli or Temple Kitchen and an Annadhana Koodam. The Ghoshala or the Pasu Madam is also well maintained. There is a general belief here that this Temple must never be circumambulated like other Temples. The reason for this is that it is widely believed that the Hair Lock or Jadaamudi of Sri Aiyarappar is spread for and wide, particularly on the posterior or rear side of the Temple. Hence it is siad that if the Devotees circumambulate the Temple they may stamp or place thier foot on the Jadamudi of the Presiding Deity inadvertently and hence circumambulation is not done by the Devotees. Thiruvaiyaru gains more prominence since it is believed that Thiruvaiyaru is the birth place of Sri Nandhi Bhagwan.

A Yaanai Kottadi or an Elephant Shed is also seen. The Temple's Office is located within the Temple premises. The Temple has a Battery run car for the sick and disabled. There is Wheel Chair facilities available in this Temple for the physically challenged. The Temple's Sthala Viruksham is a Vilva Maram while the Pushkarani or Sacred Tank is known as Surya Pushkarani. Pradosham, Saptha Satnam, Chitra Pournami, Aadi Pooram, Thiagaraja Aradanai, Shasti, Thiruvadhirai, Vinayagar Chathurthi, Vaikasi Brahmmothsavam are some of the festivals that are conducted with great fanfare.

This is not a Temple under the HR & CE of the Tamil Nadu Government but instead it is under the care of Thirukailaya Parambarai Dharma Adheena Trust.

Contact Details: 0436 2260332, 94430 08104, Thenmozhi Flower Shop 97513 34522

Temple Timing: 5 AM to 12 Noon and 4 PM to 9 PM

Distance from Thanjavur to Thiruvaiyaru is 13 Kms

Distance from Thiruvarur to Thiruvaiyaru is 70 Kms

Distance from Kumbakonam to Thiruvaiyaru is 38 Kms

Distance from Srivanchiyam or Srivanjiyam to Thiruvaiyaru is 64 Kms

Distance from Thirubuvanam or Thirubhuvanam to Thiruvaiyaru is 41 Kms

Distance from Nannilam to Thiruvaiyaru is 41 Kms

Distance from Thiruveezhimizhalai to Thiruvaiyaru is 61 Kms

Distance from Thirupampuram to Thiruvaiyaru is 64 Kms

Distance from Thirunageswaram to Thiruvaiyaru is 41 Kms

Distance from Gangaikonda Cholapuram to Thiruvaiyaru is 64 Kms

Distance from Keezha Pazhayarai to Thiruvaiyaru is 39 Kms

Distance from Koranattu Karuppur to Thiruvaiyaru is 38 Kms

Distance from Orthanadu to Thiruvaiyaru is 36 Kms

Distance from Papanasam, Kumbakonam to Thiruvaiyaru is 21 Kms

Distance from Thiruppurambiyam to Thiruvaiyaru is 31 Kms

Distance from Thirumangalakudi to Thiruvaiyaru is 45 Kms

Distance from Thiruneelagudi to Thiruvaiyaru is 48 Kms

Distance from Thiruvisanallur to Thiruvaiyaru is 40 Kms

Distance from Thiruppanandal to Thiruvaiyaru is 49 Kms

Distance from Thiruvidaimaruthur to Thiruvaiyaru is 43 Kms

Distance from Thiruvamathur to Thiruvaiyaru is 168 Kms

Distance from Thiruchengode to Thiruvaiyaru is 187 Kms

Distance from Annamputhur to Thiruvaiyaru is 204 Kms

Distance from Maduranthankam to Thiruvaiyaru is 248 Kms

Distance from Kanchipuram to Thiruvaiyaru is 279 Kms

Distance from Valikandapuram to Thiruvaiyaru is 68 Kms

Distance from Tiruchirapalli or Trichy to Thiruvaiyaru is 54 Kms

Distance from Vaitheeswaran Koil to Thiruvaiyaru is 85 Kms

Distance from Mayavaram or Mayiladuthurai to Thiruvaiyaru is 68 Kms

Distance from Thilatharpanapuri or Seethalapathy to Thiruvaiyaru is 72 Kms

Distance from Avudaiyarkoil to Thiruvaiyaru is 122 Kms

Distance from Madurai to Thiruvaiyaru is 177 Kms

Distance from Chennai to Thiruvaiyaru is 332 Kms

Nearest Railway Station is Thanajvur R.S.

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