Karuvoor Aanilai Temple is regarded as the 7th of the 7 Tevara Stalams in the Kongu Region of Tamilnadu.
Legends: Mukkunda Cholan built this temple. Kamadhenu the mythological cow meditated upon Shiva to receive his blessings; hence the name Aanilai, and Pasupateeswarar.
Temple: This temple covers an area of 2.65 acre. It has two prakarams. The gopuram is 120 feet high and has several stucco images and a hundred pillared hall. Chola and Pandya inscriptions are found here. There are two images of Ambal here, Sundaravalli and Alankaravalli. The sun`s rays illuminate the sanctum for three days in the Tamil month of Pankuni.
Festivals: The annual Bhrammotsavam is celebrated in Panguni; other festivals include the Eripaththa Nayanar utsavam, Navaratri and Arudra Darisanam.
