Lalapet Iyyapan Temple, Karur
Lalapet Iyyapan Temple located in Lalapet in Karur
District is a famous temple dedicated to Lord Ayyapan. It is the first Iyyapa
Temple to come-up in Tamil Nadu. It is located in the picturesque locales of
Lalapet village which abuts Cauvery River.
Landmark
The temple is on Karur-Trichy Road. One can reach
Kulithalai. The temple is in nearby Lalapet city. Nearest railway station is
Kulithalai and the nearest airport is Trichy. Ayyarmalai Temple is 40 km away
from Karur; 44 km away from Trichy; 40 km away from Manaparai; and 8 km from
Kulithalai.
Connectivity
By Bus: One
can reach Lalapet Railway Station from Kulithalai. The temple is just 8 km
away. Kulithalai is connected by bus services from all places in Tamil Nadu; 40
km from Karur, 44 Km from Trichy, Manaparai 40 Km, and 8 km from Kulithalai.
By Railways: There
is a Railway Station in Lalapet. From here the temple is just few km away.
Trains from towns like Coimbatore, Chennai, Mysore, Tiruchy, Bengaluru, Erode
and Mangalore pass through this Kulithalai and Lalapet.
By Flight: Nearest
airport is Trichy, which is 44 km away from the temple. Private taxi or bus
services are available at the airport to reach the temple in Lalapet.