The word Urayur in Tamil means "the residence". Urayur is located in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. Urayoor is also known as Thirukkozhi ,nikalaapuri, uranthai.

History of Urayur Urayur was the capital of the early Cholas until the dynasty was revived by Vijayalaya Chola in 850CE. The Cholas were one of the three great Tamil dynasties, the other two being Cheras and Pandyas. They ruled over the Tamil country in South India from early antiquity. In the 9th century when the Imperial Cholas made Tanjavur (which is an important city in the South of Tamil Nadu) their capital, Urayur slowly lost its importance in the Chola administration.

Places of Interest in Urayur
One of the important pilgrimage centers is the famous Sri Azhagiya Manavala Perumal Temple.