Kalyana Pasupatheeswarar Temple, Karur

Kalyana Pasupatheeswarar Temple was constructed at the time when the Cholas ruled the region. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the seven major Sivalingams in the region. The temple is famous for the Pasupatheeswarar lingam which is 5 ft in height and has a group of 5 sculptures.

The lingam is placed on the sanctum sanctorum, and it is shown as bathing in milk which is oozing out of a cow’s udder.