Kalathur Kailasanathar Shiva Temple, Thiruvarur

Address

Kalathur Kailasanathar Shiva Temple Kalathur, Valangaiman Circle, Thiruvarur District – 613 703

Diety

Kailasanathar

Introduction

Kalathur village can be reached by crossing the river on the Aur-Ammapettai road in the southern direction of Kumbakonam Small village. The Shiva temple is located towards the east on the bank of a large pond at the entrance to the town. After the demolition of the ancient Shiva temple, the linga idols and other deities in it are kept in a separate shed outside. Only the north side of the perimeter wall of the ancient temple is visible. Lord- Kailasanathar construction contractor left the job as it was As the villagers say. Something dropped like this with 90% completed For many years the shed housed Ganesha, two linga murtis, a Bhairavar, a nandi. # “With the kind permission of Sri Kadambur K. Vijayan, these are extracted from his posts”.