Karapuranathar (Tamil: கரபுரநாதர்) temple is an ancient temple in Salem District of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The main deity is Lord Shiva in lingasorubam. The temple is located near the west bank of Thirumanimutharu river at Uthamacholapuram. The lingam is suyambu. The meaning of Karapuranathar Karai-Riverbank, Puram-place, Nather-Lord.