One of the largest cities of the South India, Karur is located in the state of Tamil Nadu and is a beautiful city to visit. Located on the banks of Amravati River, the city is the administrative headquarters of the district. Karur has a very rich history, which is reflected in the poems by the different sangam poets. This place was used as the battleground by many Tamil kings including Chera, Chola and Pandya because of its important location. This district is also popular because of its rich and diversified cultural heritage. Karuvoor Thevar was born at this place and lived when Karur was under the control of the popular king, Raja Chola-I. The divine music Thiruvichaippa was sung by him and eight other devotees.
Karur is believed to have been ruled by the Cheras, Cholas and Pandyas and it has inherited the cultural heritage from all of these. Being one of the very ancient towns of the state, Karur had played a vital role in shaping the culture of the state. Karur was also called as Vanci Moothur, the prehistoric city of Vanji and was pronounced as Karoura, an inland capital of the Cheras. As per a legend, Lord Brahma started the work of creation at Karur, which is referred as the "place of the s
The best season to visit Karur is the winter season. The best months to visit are October to March.
By Air
The nearest International Airport is Tiruchirapalli International Airport.
By Train
It has its own Railway Station named as Karur Railway Station which is connected to the major cities of Tamil Nadu.
Shopping in Karur is an absolute delight. After a day of some fine sightseeing and other activities, it’s but natural to indulge in a little bit of shopping. Explore the shops and the markets of Karur to find the most famous of its offerings. Buy souvenirs and other gifts for yourself and your friends and families – after all shopping in Karur means splurging a little bit! Shopping in Karur is the most important activities among the tourists
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