Karaiyur Agatheeswarar Shiva Temple, Thiruvarur

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Karaiyur Agatheeswarar Shiva Temple, Thiruvarur

Karaiyur, Thiruvarur circle,

Thiruvarur District,

Tamil Nadu 610101

Moolavar

Agatheeswarar

Amman

Soundaranayaki 

Introduction

• Location: Karaiyur Village, Thiruvarur Circle, Thiruvarur District, Tamil Nadu.
• Deity: Lord Agatheeswarar (Shiva) as the presiding deity, facing west.
• Goddess: Soundaranayagi, positioned south of the sanctum.
• Other Deities:
  • Valli Theivanai Samedha Murugan in the south-west.
  • Vinayagar in the north-west.
  • Two Suns in the north-east.
  • Dakshinamoorthy in a separate mandapam (south).
  • Durga to the north.
  • Karurai Kottam present.
  • Nandi in the hall in front of the sanctum.
• Reconstruction: The present temple was rebuilt after the older one was destroyed.

Puranic Significance

• Age: Over 1000 years old.
• Connection to Sage Agathiyar:
  • Sage Agathiyar worshipped in sacred locations to restore balance to the earth after Lord Shiva’s marriage in Kailasam.
  • Agatheeswaram temples, around 163 in total, were built in honor of Agathiyar’s worship.
  • Karaiyur is one of these sacred places, significant for divine blessings and spiritual peace.

Special Features

• Sage Agathiyar’s Role: Sage Agathiyar’s worship helped in balancing the earth, and the Karaiyur temple is one of the Agatheeswaram temples.
• Devotional Importance: Pilgrims visit the temple for blessings related to balance and spiritual well-being.

Century/Period

1000 years old

Nearest Bus Station

Karaiyur

Nearest Railway Station

Thiruvarur

Nearest Airport

Trichy

Location on Map

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