Manikandeswarar Temple is situated on the
Arakkonam - Kanchi railway line at Tirumarperu,
Thanjavur District. The temple, dating back to the period of Parantaka
Chola I, was renovated in 1937. It has a 70 foot high
Rajagopuram. The Sthala
Teerthams of the temple are Ari and Chakra Teerthams. There are many inscriptions here including those which reveal the importance of Nammalvar's Tiruvaimozhi at the Ninrarulia Perumaal Temple. The main festival is celebrated is the
Brahmotsavam in Maasi (January–February).
