Karaveeram

Paadal Petra Sthalams, Thiruvarur District

God

Karaveereswarar, facing east

Goddess

Prathyatchaminnammai, facing east in a seperate adjacent shrine

Other Deities

Vinayaka, Muruga, Surya, Chandran, Saneeswara, Bhairava, Dakshinamurthy, Mahavishnu, Brahma, Durga

Karaveeram is a large temple with a 5 tier Rajagopuram on the eastern side. The temple Vimaanas are tall, large and beautiful. A large temple tank is seen east of the temple. Karaveeram is connected with the nearby Thirukannamangai Temple.

Holy Water (Theertham) – Anavarada Theertham

Sacred Tree (Sthala Vriksham) – Alari (Arali, Nerium oleander)

History

Thirugnanasambandar (7th Century CE) has rendered Thevaram Hymns here for the lord.

Mythology

Sage Gowthama is said to have worshiped here.

Directions

Karaveeram is about 7 kilometers north west of Thiruvarur on the Kumbakonam road.

Stay and Food

None locally. Closest is Thiruvarur.

Padal Petra Sthalams