The scar left on the lingam is seen on its back even today (on the lingam) as a depression. One day, while worshipping by way of performing the abishekam to the lingam with its milk, her hoof accidentally stabbed the lingam and injured it. As instructed by the lord, Kamadeni was worshipping the lingam daily. The annualĪccording to the legend, God Shiva, who was not happy with Brahma, the Creator and his change of attitude, had sent Kamadhenu to Vanji forest in Karur to look after the duty of creation and advised her to worship the Siva lingam hidden in an anthill in the forest. In September,and ArudraDarisanam in anuary. Is built in such a way that the sun's rays fall on the lingamģ days in a year during the Tamil month of Panguni This temple has two prakarams, pathway around the Sanctum.The major attraction here is a huge mandapam - hall that is being supported by 100 ornate stone pillars. Karur Pasupateeswarar temple Tamilnadu Tourism It was here at this temple the great Tamil saints Sundarar and Sambandar composed Thevaram Pathigam. The shrine of the former deity Sundaravalli is facing south. A unique feature here is the lord's consort has two images called Sundaravalli and Alankaravalli. Here, Lord Shiva is called Pasupateeswarar or Aanilaiappar.
Like many Shiva Sthalams, here the presiding deity in the garbagraha of the main shrine (Moolvar) is a swayambu (self-manifested) lingam.
Images of mythological characters adorn the tower. The temple, built on a 2.65 acres (10,700 m2), site has a tall entrance gopuram - tower which is 120 feet (37 m) in height. Hence, the town Karur is named after him. He was mainly instrumental in installing the huge Shiva Linga at the Big temple (a UNESCO hritage Site) dedicated to Bragadeswara in Thanjavur City. There was a great and revered Tamil Saivite saint/Siddhar by the name of Karoorar who was associated with some of the famous Hindu temples dedicated to God Shiva. This town was called karuvoor during the time of Sambandar's visit to this temple.
Karur Pasupateeswarar temple en.Īmong the seven Sivastalams in Kongu Nadu, Pasupateeswarar temple in Karur town, Karur District, Tamil Nadu is a popular one and lots of people visit this temple from neighboring places.