title: Thirunallur, Thanjavur
text: # Thirunallur, Thanjavur
  
  Thirunallur is a village in the Kumbakonam taluk of Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, India.
  
  ## Demographics
  
  According to the 2001 census, Thirunallur had a total population of 1042 with 520 males and 522 females. The sex ratio was 1.004. The literacy rate was 65.72
  
  Thirunallur is home to the famous Arulmigu Panchavarneswarar Alayam, a temple of Lord Shiva. A lingam in the temple changes color five times a day, turning copper-coloured, light red (the color of sunrise), the colour of molten gold, emerald green, and an indescribable colour. Researchers have been unable to find the reason for the color changes.
  
  