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Places to Visit in Karur

By Manoj

Karur, a town located on the banks of Amaravati, is famous for its numerous ancient temples. The town is one of the seven sacred Shivalayams. The most famous temple of the town is the Pasupathiswaralingam Temple which houses a five feet tall lingam.

Other famous temples are the Sri Karuvur Mariamman Temple, Sri Shirdi Sai Baba temple, Sri Maha Kaliyamman temple, Sri Vangalamman Temple, Kalyana Venkataramana Swamy Temple, Sri Vasavi Kannika Parameeswari Amman temple, Sadasiva temple and Agneeshwarar temple.Take your time and explore the many temples that are present here.

Kalyana Pasupatheeswarar Temple

Places to Visit in Karur

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Kalyana Pasupatheeswarar Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the seven major Sivalingams in the region. The temple is famous for the Paasupatheeswarar lingam which is five feet in height and has a group of five 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.

Karur Government Museum

The Karur Government Museum houses the memories of this place. The museum exhibits various types of bronze items, metal ware and ancient musical instruments. Coins, rocks, fossils, botanical specimen, molluscan shells and marine species are also displayed in this museum. The museum also conducts regular lectures and workshops.

Karur Mariamman Temple

Karur Mariamman Temple is located in Karuvur and is one of the major temples of the region. The annual festival of the temple celebrated in the month of May and is the most auspicious day of the temple. On this day ‘Kumbam' is brought out of the temple and carried to the River Arkavati. The Kumbam is then immersed into the water. During this time of the year, everybody in the town celebrates the occasion.

Pugazhimalai Shree Arupadai Murugan Temple

Pugazhimalai Shree Arupadai Murugan Temple located at Pugalur is on the north west of Karur. The temple is very ancient and is situated on top of a hillock at Velayuthanpalayam near the river Kaveri. The main deity of the temple is Lord Murugan or Subramanian. The most celebrated festival of the temple is the Thaipoosam which is celebrated in the first week of February. On this occasion, the devotees place the deity of the temple on a chariot and pull it around the temple during the night.

Mayanur

Mayanur is located at a distance of 21 km from Karur. It is a famous pilgrimage destination owing to the fact that it houses two major temples namely the Mariyamman temple and the Sellandiyamman temple.

Nerur Shree Sadhasiva Bhramendhral Temple

The Shree Sadhasiva Bhramendhral Temple is located at Nerur. It is home to the Samadhi of Saint Shree Sadhasiva Bhramendhral. He was one of the gurus in charge ofKanchipuram Matt. The Pudukkottai Palace, which is located here, has preserved a handful of sand on which the saint is said to have written on.

Thirumukkudal

Thirumukkudal comes from the word ‘mukkudal' which means union. Thirumukkudal is the union of the three sacred rivers namely Palar, Cheyyar and Vegavati. It is located at a distance of 4 km from Walajabad. The Archaeological Survey of India has recognised Thirumukkual as a heritage site. There is an ancient temple in the vicinity whose main deities are Lord Agasthiswarar and Anjanaksh.

Soliamman Temple

The Soliamman Temple is located at Athur, about 8 km away from the town. Every year during the month of June, the famous car festival is celebrated in the Soliamman temple. The Solieshwarar temple, the Muniyappan temple, Varadharaja Perumal Temple, Chinna Mariamman and Periya Mariamman temple are located close to the this temple.

Shopping in Karur

Karur is famous for its cottage industries which specialise in the production of cotton fabrics and brassware. Some of the most popular products are bedroom, bathroom and kitchen linen. The cotton wall hangings are also a popular product. Karur also produces some of precious and semi precious gems such as moonstones, aquamarines, jasper, feldspar and quarts. It thus is a prime shopping destination as well.

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