Karur

Kalyana pasupatheeswarar

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.

Karur Government Museum

The Karur Government Museum was established in the year 2000 near the bus station of Karur. It houses the memories of the ancestors of the 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.

Thirumukkudal

Thirumukkudal comes from the word ‘mukkudal’ which means union. Thirumukkudal is the union of the three sacred rivers, namely Palar, Cheyyar and Vegavati. The place 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 which was built by the rulers of Thondaiman Dynasty. The main deities of the temple are Lord Agasthiswarar and Anjanakshi.