Kannayiranathaar Temple
This place was once a “Kar Akil” trees forest, hence called as “Karakil Vanam”, the same was corrupted to the present name of “Karayil”.
In Sanskrit the same was called as “Panasaranyam”, “Kalaakaruvanam” “Thevatharuvanam”, “Kapalapuram”, “Brahma Puram”, “Kapithavanaapuram”, ( Person called Kapithan did service and worshipped Lord Shiva).
The Kannayariamudayar Temple, located in Thirukkarayil in the Tiruvarur district of Tamil Nadu, is a significant Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Opening Hours
7.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m