| Lok Sabha Constituencies in Karur district, Tamil Nadu (MP Constituencies) | Karur Perambalur |
| MLA Assembly Constituencies in Karur district, Tamil Nadu | Aravakurichi Karur Krishnarayapuram Kulithalai |
About the District :
Karur was ruled by the Chola dynasty, the Chera dynasty, the Naickers, and the British successively. There is proof that Karur may have been the centre for old jewellery-making and gem setting (gold imported mainly from Rome), as seen from several excavations. As per the Hindu mythology, Lord Brahma started the work of creation here, which is referred to as the `place of the sacred cow`. The district of Karur has a very long history and has been sung by a number of Sangam poets. In history, it has been the battleground of several Tamil Kings of different dynasties like the Cheras, the Pandyas, the Cholas and the Pallavas because of strategic location. The district has a very rich and varied cultural heritage. It is also a part of Kongunadu. The history of Kongunadu dates back to the eighth century. The name Kongunadu draws its origin from the term `Kongu`, meaning nectar or honey. Kongu was later called as Kongunadu with the growth of civilization. The ancient Kongunadu country was made up of a number of districts and taluks which are currently known as Palani, Karur, Dharapuram, Thiruchengodu, Erode, Pollachi, Nammakkal, Salem, Dharmapuri, Nilgiris, Avinashi, Satyamangalam, Coimbatore and Udumalpet. Kongunadu was blessed with huge wealth, a pleasant climate and distinct features. Kongunadu was ruled over by the Chera, Pandya, Chola, Hoysala, Muslim rulers and finally the British.
District at a Glance :
| Country | India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Language | Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, English |
| Time zone | IST (UTC +5:30) |
| Importance | Major export centre of Home Textiles |
| Population- Total – Male – Female- Density |
9,33,791 4,64,489 4,69,302 322/km2 |
| Literacy- Total | 6,41,888 |
| Area | 2,895.57km2 |
| Geographical Position- Latitude – Longitude- Altitude |
11.00° N to 12.00° N 77.28° E to 77.50° E122 meters (400 feet) |
| Temperature- Maximum – Minimum |
37.1° C 19.1° C |
| Rainfall- NE Monsoon – SW Monsoon |
341.8 mm 209.5 mm |
| Pin code | 639 xxx |
| Phone Code | 04324 |
| Vehicle Registration No. | TN-47 |
Tourist Places :
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The Kalyana Venkattaramasami temple at Thanthoni, about five KM from Karur is one ofthe most popular temples in the district. The shrine of the Lord is situated on a raised portion of a hillock. The temple is also known as Then (south) Tirupathi. |
 Karur town is one of the seven sacred sthalams (place) of Sivalayams and is well known for famous Pasupathieswarer Temple. The group of sculptures representing Pasupathiswaralingam as high as five feet, bathed by the milk oozing from the udder of a cow and Rangamatha are noted for sculptural beauty. |
Other templesThe temple in Pugalur situated north west of Karur dedicated to Lord Subramania on a small hill at Velayuthanpalayam near Cauvery is famous for excellent sculpture. Sri Mariamman Temple is a famous one, which is situated in the heart of the city. It is celebrated periodically during the month of May by all groups of people, irrespective of caste and creed, taking the ‘Kumbum’ from the temple to the Amaravathi river is the glorious one. Karur district has many big and old temples.
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Places of interest
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