Shiva (Kalyana Pasupatheeswarar) temple · Karur, Tamil Nadu, India
Sri Kalyana Pasupatheeswarar Temple, also known as the Aanilayappar Temple, is a Hindu temple to Shiva in Karur, Tamil Nadu (The Hindu). Dinamani describes it as foremost among the Shiva shrines of Kongu Nadu, praised by Thirugnanasambandar and associated with the Siddhar Karuvurar.
Faith & Tradition
Dinamalar notes that the deity is praised in hymns by Thirugnanasambandar, by Karuvurar in the Tiruvisaipa and by Arunagirinathar in the Thiruppugazh, and that it is the ninth Tevaram-hymned Shiva temple of the Kongu region. The Nayanmars Eripatha Nayanar and Karuvur Thevar are said to have been born here, and by tradition the Siddhar Karuvurar merged with the deity at this temple.
Heritage
An earlier renovation of the temple included work on the rajagopuram, a new annadhana mandapam, silver-plated doors for the main shrines and a new flag mast, followed by a Mahakumbhabhishekam, The Hindu reported. The temple's latest Maha Kumbhabhishekam was held on 4 December 2020, Dinamani reported.
A stone flag mast (kodimaram) stands before the shrine (Dinamalar).
Plan Your Visit
Confirm darshan timings with the HR&CE temple office before visiting.
Timings and arrangements change with seasons and festivals. Confirm current details with Tamil Nadu HR&CE Department before travelling. Last reviewed 6 October 2026.
Sacred Calendar
A 13-day festival (Dinamalar).
Listed by Dinamalar.
Location
The temple is in Karur town, Karur district, Tamil Nadu.
Location: Karur, Tamil Nadu, India 639001
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Questions
In Karur town, Tamil Nadu.
The Aanilayappar Temple.
Yes, it was praised by Thirugnanasambandar and is the ninth such temple in the Kongu region.
One of the 18 Siddhars, who by tradition merged with the deity here.
On 4 December 2020, according to Dinamani.
Further reading: Sri Kalyana Pasupatheeswarar (Aanilayappar) Temple, Karur on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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