Sri Kalyana Pasupatheeswarar Temple, Karur

 

Main Deity : Kalyana Pasupatheeswarar, Aanilayappar, Pasupathi Nathar.

Ambal : Alangaravalli, Soundaranayagi, Kiruba Nayagi.

Holy Water : Brahma Theertham, Amaravathi Theertham, Thadagai Theertham, Arasa Theertham, Thenu Theeertham, Muruga Theertham

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Temple Tree : Vanji.

Prominence of the Shrine : 

The most important temple among the seven Temple in the Kongu Region. This temple’s flag hoist is made up of rock stone. One side of the flag, famous sage Pughazh Chola Nayanar is holding a plate towards the god with his head on the plate as an offering and the other side of the flag Shiva Linga is there. There is a sculpture of Cow which is licking that Shiva Linga. Another specialty of this temple is it has got five Lingas. At this temple there are two dedicated Sannidhis for Goddess Devi. Karuvurar or Karvur Thevar, the famous Siddha who helped many Chola during their glorious ruling was born at this town. Purghazh Chola Nayanar ruled this area. Thirugnana Sampanthar sung about this temple.

Temple History:

The old temple of Karur is at least 2000 years old. Six times pooja had been happening every day for several centuries now. This town used to be the capital of Chera Kings. Shiva played his Thiruvilayadal (prank) with Brahma to bring down his ego about his ability of creation. As per hindu mythologies Kamadenu (the holy cow) wanted to attain liberation through Lord Shiva. The holy Sage “Naradha” went and told Kamadenu to worship lord Shiva from a Vanji forest (Vanji is a type of flower plant grows in the Indian sub-continent). So Kamadenu came down to earth and reached Karur Area where Vanji forest was there. It started worshipping Shiva who was covered by the Anthill. Shiva was happy with Kamadenu’s dedication and he awarded the power of creation to Kamadenu. Lord Brahma ( creator) realized his mistake and apologized to Shiva. Later Shiva sent the Kamadenu back to the Deva world and gave the job of creation back to Lord Brahma. In tamil “Karu” means the inner most particle in the living beings which is responsible to generate the life. As brahma got his job back at this place, this is called as Karur. As the Holy Cow worshipped Lord Shiva here the Lord is called as Pasupatheeswarar or Aanilayappar( pasu means cow).

Poets who sang its praise : Thirugnana Sampanthar, Karuvurar, Arunagiri Nathar.

Location: Sri Kalyana Pasupatheeswarar Temple, Karur

Sri Kalyana Vikirtheeswarar temple, Venjamamkoodalur, Karur

Moolavar: Sri Kalyana Vikirtheeswarar

Amman: Sri Pannermozhi ammai

This is the 263rd Devara Padal Petra Shiva sthalam and 5th sthalam in Kongu Nadu. Sundarar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple. The temple is located at the confluence of rivers a branch river of Amaravathy joins with Amaravathy  and Kudakanaru.

Arunagirinathar also praised Lord Muruga of this Venjamangudalur temple also in his Thiruppugazh.

As per Kongu Mandala Sathakam, Sthala purana, Lord Shiva took the form of old man and pledged his sons Vinayagar and Subramaniyar to get gold from an old lady of this place. The gold thus obtained was given to saint Sundarar. 

As per the Kongu Mandala Sathagam sthalapurana the place was ruled by a Vettuva king named Venjaman, hence this place is called as Venjamangudalur.

Apart from regular poojas, 10 days Brahmotsavam in the Tamil month Masi, Margazhi thiruvathirai, Aippasi Annabhishekam, Karthigai Deepam and Mahashivaratri are celebrated in a grand manner.

Location: Sri Kalyana Vikirtheeswarar temple, Venjamamkoodalur, Karur

Sri Agatheewarar Temple, Manaparai, Karur

 

Moolavar: Sri Agatheewarar

Amman: Sri Soundara nayagi amman

A 1500 year old temple..kumbabhishekam happened recently.

Lord is suyambu worshipped by sage agathiar.

Temple is located at distance of 2 kms from Manapparai towards Trichy main road.It is an amazing temple arranged at the highest point of a slope. It has some well known statues of God Siva, God Guru, Chandaran, Suriya and Navagraha. 

A few engravings found on southern side dividers illustrate that the temple of Kodumbalore style and this may be one of same period.The temple is contructed at the time of "Chera regime". This temple has a subway to link up with other two Siva temples of Manaparai.

Temple is open from 8 am to 10am and from 5.30 pm to 7 pm

Location: Sri Agatheewarar Temple, Manaparai, Karur

Sri Sivapureeswarar Temple, Sivayam, Karur

 

Moolavar: Sri Sivapureeswarar 

Amman: Sri Priyanayagi Ambal

Karur District, Kulithalai taluk, 2 km east of Ayyarmalai, Sivayam Arulmigu Sivapuriswarar Temple is located in the remote village of Sivayam. The town also has the ancient name of Sivapathasekarapuram. The temple is an ancient Shiva temple known as Ayyarmalai next to Adisivayam.

The 16 foot hall is located in front of the Rajagopuram of Sivayam Arulmigu Sivapuriswarar Temple. On the stone in the middle on the left, Ganesha is seated with a woman on his lap, facing east. On the stone on the right, Lord Murugan sits on a peacock with four arms.

16 Outer Exterior of the Hall On the east side of the hall at the top is a monkey, a lizard, a head dragon, a monkey photographed. Nandiyemperuman gives a view in four directions on all four sides.

In this 16 foot hall, on the day of Markazhi Thiruvathira, the great Natarajar who is present in this temple will rise in the 16 foot stone hall. Natarajar and Sivagami Ambalu`s Aruthra festival is held every year.

Rajagopuram:

To the east is a brick urn with a 5 level royal tower. The Rajagopuram door is called the Ramayana door.

Centennial Hall.Going beyond the royal tower and inside there are unfinished masonry. Adjacent to it is the Swing Hall facing south. The annual Thiruvathirai Natarajar Abhishekam, Arudra Darshan is being held at the Swing Hall.

In the middle of the temple is a tower with 5 copper vessels with two levels.

Location: Sri Sivapureeswarar Temple, Sivayam, Karur