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.
