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Since numerous temples were built in Tanjavur, many Brahmins were invited to migrate and settle down in Tanjavur especially in and around Kumbakonam. In Tamil Nadu normally, we see two sects of Brahmins called Ayyars and Ayyangars. Ayyars are Shaivites and Ayyangars are the worshippers of Vishnu. The Ayyangars are fewer in number compared to Ayyars and were usually confined mainly to Vaishnavite centres like Srirangam, Kancheepuram, Srivalliputur, Alwarthirunagari and so on. The reason being that Shaivism took greater roots in Tamil Nadu. It was possible to merge the concept of Shiva as Rudra with the South Indian God Ishwara in Tamil Nadu which in turn resulted in the merger of the Tamil popular deity, Lord Muruga with Kumara, the son of Shiva. Tamil Nadu has always been strong in the principle of Shiva and has its own native philosophy of Shaiva Sidhanta.
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Location: The world famous Brihadeeswara temple is situated here. It is built by Raja Chola The empire builder in the early Dravidian style.
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Climate: Temperature (deg C)- Summer- Max 36, Min 32; Winter- Max 23, Min18.
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When To Go: October to March.
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STD Code: 04362
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Places Near By: Chennai, Tanjavur, Trichy, Madurai, Rameswaram, Kanyakumari, Kodaikanal, Coimbatore, Ooty
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