Karaiyur Agatheeswarar Shiva Temple, Thiruvarur

Address
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