Tiruppazhanam is located at 3 km from Tiruvaiyaru and about 16 km from Thanjavur, in Thanjavur District. It is a significant centre of Shaivite worship. The Aabatsahayar or Aabathsahayeswarar Temple, a renowned Shivasthalam is situated here. This temple is one among the Saptastana Temples of Tiruvaiyaru. The main festival celebrated here is the Saptastana festival.
Tiruppazhanam Panchapekesa Sastri (19th century) is a well-known Pauranika (scholar in Puranas), who hailed from this place.
Tiruchirapalli is the nearest airport, 45 km from Thanjavur city. Thanjavur Junction Railway Station is the nearest railway station.