Karai Tirunatheswarar Temple lies in the north-eastern part of the town of
Kanchipuram at Tirukkachinerikaraikadu. The deity of this
Shivasthalam is Lord Karai Tirunatheswarar (
Shiva). There is a separate worship place for
Goddess Kamakshiammai. There are two temple
teerthams namely Karai and Indra teertham. Sage Sambandar is said to have sung pathigams in praise of Karai Tirunatheswarar.