Pasupateeswarar Temple, Karur
Karur district, Tamil Nadu
Pasupateeswarar temple, Karur is located in Karur and is one of the seven Sivastalams. This city was called karuvoor during the time of Sambandar's visit to this temple. From the inscriptions so far deciphered, it is clear that the temple existed during the reign of the king Rajendra Chola since he gifted land to this temple. For the Kongu Cholas and Kongu Pandyas, the temple was a favourite and, it the drew undivided attention of the Vijayanagar rulers too.
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Where it is
Karur district, Tamil Nadu. Open in Google Maps
How to reach
- By train: nearest station Erode Junction railway station (ED), about 72 km by road.
- By air: Tiruchirappalli Airport (TRZ), about 90 km by road.
In-depth temple guides nearby
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- Arulmigu Mariamman Temple, Samayapuram – Samayapuram, about 15–20 km north of Tiruchirappalli on the Trichy–Chennai highway (about 90 km)
- Arulmigu Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple, Palani – Palani, Dindigul district (on Sivagiri hill) (about 105 km)
- Arulmigu Murugan Temple, Pazhamudircholai (Solaimalai) – Solaimalai, Alagar hills, above Alagar Kovil, Madurai district (approx. 25 km north-east of Madurai) (about 121 km)
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