The District of Thiruvarur was carved out as a separate district by detaching Valangaiman Taluk from Thanjavur District and Thiruvarur, Nannilam, Kudavasal, Needamangalam, Mannargudi, Thirutturaippundi Taluks from Nagapattinam District on 01.01.1997. There are 2 Revenue Divisions, 7 Taluks, 10 Community Development Blocks, 3 Municipalities and 7 Town Panchayats in Thiruvarur District. Thiru M.R.Mohan IAS was the first District Collector of Thiruvarur District.
Thanjavur attained prominence under the Chola rulers who were paramount in south India during the 9th to 12th centuries. They were excellent rulers and mighty builders. Many examples are found in the district which bears testimony to this. Many of these temples reflect the geniusness and architectural proficiency in sculpture, painting and wood-carving.
The administration of Thanjavur (Thiruvarur) was given over English fully under the Treaty of 1799. The ruler of Thanjavur was allowed to retain the fort of Thanjavur with very limited powers. When the ruler died in 1841, without heir, the Thanjavur fort was also annexed by the British. Thanjavur remained under the British rule until 1947 when India attained freedom.
Sri Thiyagaraja Temple
Sri Thiyagaraja Temple is situated at Thiruvarur. A Function called "AZHAZHITHER" will be celebrated every year during the month of April. It is the birth place of great three Carnatic Musicians THIYAGARAJA SWAMIGAL, MUTHUSAMY DHISHITHAR, SIYAMASASTRIGAL.
Sri Murugan Temple
The Murugan Temple is situated at ENGAN. Engan is 13 Kms From Thiruvarur.
Sri Rajagopalaswamy Temple
Sri Rajagopalaswamy Temple at Mannargudi. It is 28 Kms from Thiruvarur.
Sri Saraswathi Temple
Sri Saraswathi Temple at Koothanur, Nannilam Taluk, 22 Kms from Thiruvarur.
Guru Sthalam
This is regarded as a Guru Sthalam or Jupiter where Lord Dakshinamurthy is held in great revernce. The Shrine attracts a large number of devotees when Jupiter transits between zodiac signs. Parvathi, the consort of Lord Shiva, is said to have been reborn on the banks of the Amrita Pushkarini within the temple precincts before being reunited with Shiva.
Jambavanodai Dharga
Jambavanodai Dharga in Thiruthuraipoondi Taluk. Holy place for Muslims. 53 Kms from Thiruvarur and 25 Kms from Thiruthuraipoondi. MUTHUPETTAI (JAMBOVANODAI) LAGOON in Thiruthuraipoondi Taluk. 56 Kms from Thiruvarur.
Sri Kothandaramar Temple
Sri Kothandaramar Temple at THILLAIVILAGAM in Thiruthuraipoondi Taluk. It is 20 Kms from Thiruthuraipoondi.
Bird Sanctuarie
Bird Sanctuarie at VADUVOOR in Mannargudi Taluk. Vaduvoor is 23 Kms from Thanjavur. Bird Sanctuarie at UDAYAMARTHANDAPURAM in Thiruthuraipoondi Taluk. Udayamarthandapuram is 20 Kms from Thiruthuraipoondi.
