| Thirupparaitturai | |
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.jpg) Central tower of the temple | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Karur |
| Deity | Tharugavaneswarar (Paraithurai Nather, Paraithruai Selvar)(Shiva) Pasumpon Mayeelambikai (Hema Varnambikai) (Parvati), Rajagopalan Swami |
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| Location | |
| Location | Tamil Nadu, India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Country | India |
  Location in Tamil Nadu | |
| Geographic coordinates | 10°52′41″N 78°33′47″E / 10.87806°N 78.56306°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Dravidian architecture |
The Paraithurainathar Temple is a Hindu temple in the town of Thirupparaithurai, Karur district of Tamil Nadu, India. The presiding deity Paraithurainathar, a form of Shiva, is revered in the Tevaram, written by the Tamil saint-poets known as the Nayanmars. The temple is classified as a Paadal Petra Sthalam. The temple gives its name to the village of Thirupparaithurai.
The temple is a part of the series of temples built by Cholas along the banks of river Kaveri. It has several inscriptions dating back to the Chola period. The temple has six daily rituals at various times from 6:00 a.m. to 8 p.m., and many yearly festivals on its calendar. The annual Brahmotsavam (prime festival) during Vaikasi (May–June) and Aippasi Thulastam are the major festivals of the temple. The temple is maintained and administered by the Hindu Religious and Endowment Board of the Government of Tamil Nadu.