Karur Kalyana Pasupatheeswarar Temple Timings, History

Karur Kalyana Pasupatheeswarar Temple is a famous ancient Saivite temple in Karur District, Tamil Nadu state. Sri Kalyana Pasupatheeswarar Swamy is an incarnation of Lord Shiva and he is Swayambhu and Shiva lingam is 5 feet tall. Goddess Sri Alankara Nayaki and Sri Soundarya Nayaki are the consorts of Lord Shiva. This is one of the seven Shiva Shrines of the Kongu Region and this temple is considered first and foremost. This is one of the 276 Devara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalams and 7th Sthalam in Kongu Nadu. The Rajagopuram is 120 feet high with 7-tiers and two corridors. This temple is facing the East.

Lord Brahma is believed to be the first-ever devotee to worship Lord Shiva in this temple. It is also believed that the divine bovine–goddess Kamadenu has worshipped Lord Shiva here. Its hoof mark is visible on the Lingam. The name Ahnilaiyappar is derived from “Ah” meaning cow (Kamadenu) and “nilai” meaning place. This is the birthplace of Eripatha Nayanar, one of the 63 Nayanmars.

The temple was constructed during the Chola period. From the inscriptions, it can be inferred that this temple existed during the reign of King Rajendra Cholan (1012-54 A.D.) and that he also gifted lands to this temple. There are two separate shrines for Ambal. One is for Sri Alankara Nayaki and the other one for Sri Soundarya Nayaki. While Alankara Nayaki is a symbol of ‘kriya sakti,’ Soundarya Nayaki represents ‘itcha sakti.

Others idols in the temple are Vinayaka, Lord Muruga with his consorts, Nataraja, Dakshinamurthi, 63 Nayanmars, Sri Mahalakshmi, Navagraga, Pancha Lingams, eight-armed Kala Bhairavar at the corridors. The idols of Eripatha Nayanar, King Pugazh Chola, Saint Sambandar and Chola Emperor Muchukunda can also be seen in the temple. There is a 100 pillar Hall (Mandapam) in front of the shrine and is called Pugazh Chozhar Mandapam.

Large numbers of devotees come to Karur Pasupatheeswarar temple to seek relief from their mental disorders and pray for the blessing of children and marriage, better employment opportunities and the advancement of commerce/business.

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Temple General Information:

Sri Kalyana Pasupatheeswarar Temple Timings:

Morning: 6.00 AM to 12.30 PM
Evening: 4.00 PM to 8.45 PM

Karur Pasupatheeswarar Temple Pooja Schedule:

6.00 am Ushakkala Pooja
7.00 am Kaalasandhi Pooja
12.00 Noon Uchikkala Pooja
6.00 pm Saayaraksha Pooja
8.00 pm Ardhajama Pooja

Karur Pasupatheeswarar Temple History:

According to legend, Lord Brahma was proud to be the Creator of the world. Lord Shiva asked the divine cow Kamadenu through sage Narada to perform penance in the forest of trees of Vanji. According to the instructions, the divine cow, Kamadenu worshiped Shiva Linga hidden in an anthill. Kamadhenu used to execute Abhishekam with his milk. One day, while executing Abhishekam Kamadhenu, the hoof accidentally struck the Linga.

The Linga has started to bleed and a scar remains on the Shiva Linga. It can even be seen now. Kamadenu pleaded guilty before Lord Siva. Lord Shiva worshiped as Pasupathi Nathar. Impressed, Lord Siva entrusted the work of creation to the divine cow Kamadhenu. Kamadenu initiated the creation of world work and erased the pride of Brahma. Realizing his mistakes, Lord Brahma performed severe penance for Lord Siva on Satya loka. Happy Lord Siva reassigned the creation work to Brahmma and took Kamadhenu with him.

How to Reach Pasupatheswarar Temple:

By Air:
Tiruchirapalli International airport is the nearest airport which is 89.7 km away.

By Train:
The nearest railway station is at Karur Junction Railway Station which is 1.3 km from the temple.

By Road:
The direct buses are available from the Karur bus stand and from the Trichy bus stand to the temple.

Karur Kalyana Pasupatheeswarar Temple Address:

Karur Kalyana Pasupateeswarar Temple,
Sannathi Street,
Karur,
Tamil Nadu – 639001.