Thirumanancheri (Thiru Manam Cheri) is a village located near Cauvery River in Nagapattinam district.The village name comes from the god Shiva. Thirumanam mean marriage; cheri denotes a village or hamlet. Shiva married Parvathi at this place so the village is called marriage (Thirumanancheri). Thirumananjeri temple is one of the pilgrim destinations offered by Thanjavur town, which is located about 3 km to the west of Kuthalam village of Thanjavur District. It is believed that the wedding of Lord Shiva and Parvathi took place at this place and hence the name Thirumananjeri temple, which was derived from the Tamil word 'Thirumanam' (wedding).Poosam star of the Chithirai month is very auspicious at Thirumananjeri temple.