Karapuranathar Temple
Salem district, Tamil Nadu
Karapuranathar temple is an ancient temple in Salem District of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The main deity is Shiva in lingasorubam. The temple is located near the west bank of Thirumanimutharu river at Uthamacholapuram. The lingam is suyambu. The name Karapuranathar is a compound of Karai ("riverbank"), Puram ("place"), and Nather ("Lord").
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Where it is
Salem district, Tamil Nadu. Open in Google Maps
How to reach
- By train: nearest station Salem Junction (SA), about 8 km by road.
- By air: Salem Airport (SXV), about 24 km by road.
In-depth temple guides nearby
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