Pasupathieswarer Temple, Karur, Tamil Nadu India

Pasupathieswarer temple is one of the chief attractions of Karur. Pasupathieswarer temple, which dates back to the time of Cholas, is dedicated to Lord Shiva. This temple is considered among the seven Sivalayams or the Sivasthalams or the holy abodes of Lord Shiva in western Tamil Nadu, the others being Thirunanaa ( Bhavani ) Sangameshwarar temple, Tiruchengode Arthanareeswarar temple, Tirumurugapoondi Tirumuruganathaswamy temple,Tiruppandikodumudi ( Kodumudi ) Kodumudinathar temple, Tiruppukkoliyur ( Avinasi ) Avinasiappar temple and Venjamaakudal Vigirthanatheswarar temple. The temple is noted for its five feet high Pasupathieswarer Linga which is represented by a group of five sculptures. This linga, situated in the sanctum sanctorum, is also shown as being bathed by the milk oozing from the rudder of a cow.