Friday, July 21, 2017

Kasi Viswanathar Temple, Karai, Perambalur

Kasi Viswanathar Temple, Karai, Perambalur
Kasi Viswanathar Temple is dedicated to Hindu God Shiva located at Karai Village in Alathur Taluk in Perambalur District of Tamilnadu. The compound wall of the temple has been in a dilapidated condition and a part of the stones had got disarrayed and seen scattered on Karai – Irur road. It is believed that the temple belongs to the Nayak era.

An idol dedicated to Sri Pasupatheeswarar along with Sri Gajalakshmi which could be seen in the ‘prakaram’. Karai is located at about 20 Kms from Perambalur, 9 Kms from Alathur, 27 Kms from Ariyalur and 50 Kms from Trichy. Nearest Railway Station is located at Ariyalur and Nearest Airport is located at Trichy.