Perur Patteeswara Siva Temple | Arulmigu Pateeswarar Swamy Temple , Perur , Coimbatore

Perur Patteeswara Siva Temple | Arulmigu Pateeswarar Swamy Temple , Perur , Coimbatore

 

Perur Pateeswarar Temple is Built in the 2nd century by Karikala Chola  a Tamil king temple is located at Perur 7 km  in Coimbatore district in Tamil Nadu, Perur Pateeswarar Temple is located on the bank of the Noyyal River and has been patronized by poets like Arunagirinathar and Kachiappa Munivar.

 

Perur Pateeswarar Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, also known as Pateeswarar is the presiding deity of this temple together with his consort Parvati, who is known as ‘Pachainayaki’.  The deity is believed to be ‘Swayambu Lingam’ this as the place where the Lord performed the divine dance of Ananda Thandavam.

 

Various other names of this temple : Over the years the temple have been used Kamadenupuri, Pattipuri, Adhipuri, Daksha Kailasham, Thavasiddhapuram, Gnanapuram, Kalyanapuram, Pirava Neri Thalam, Pasupathipuram, and Melai Chidambaram.

 

Perur Patteeswara Siva Temple History : Perur Pateeswarar Temple was constructed by order of Karikala Chola during the 2nd century CE, The temple is the one oldest in the state.

 

During the rule of Raja Raja Chola I, Artha Mahal and Maha Mahal were constructed. Additional offerings from the Chola king were made on a regular basis and were noted on the walls of the temple.

 

Poet Sundarar is believed to have sung the devotional 'Devaram' song in this temple by the 7th century CE. However, while having seven of the 276 temples, Perur Pateeswarar Temple does not appear on the list of Kongu Nadu Padal petra sthalams.

 

From the 14th to 17th centuries, the kings from different dynasties such as the Hosala dynasty, the Vijayanagara Empire, and Nayakkar Kings have contributed immense donations for the maintenance of the temple.

 

The Kanaga Sabhai was built around the 17th century, by Azhagathiri Nayakkar of Madurai. By the 18th century CE, the primary deities were renovated, and a Mahal for the 63 Nayanmaars were raised.

 

By the 20th century, the Kalyana Mahal and the front Mahal were constructed, and the tower was renovated as well. Perur Pateeswarar Temple has several gopurams and halls, notably the Kanaka Sabha, which contains a golden statue of Nataraja.

 

The ceiling is covered in a network of stone chains links with a lotus at the centre. And the pillars are decorated with carvings of Shiva in his different forms. The foot print scar of kamadenu the divine cow is visible on the head of Shivalinga in the temple.

 

Arasambalavanar Shrine dedicated to Shiva, is believed to be where Shiva performed his Tandav under a peepul tree. There are also statues of Gajasamhara, Virabhadra, Bikshadana, Oordhva Thandava, Saraswati, and Veena.

 

The sacred trees associated with temple are the palm and tamarind trees, called Irava Panai and Pirava Puli. There is a Patti Vinayagar shrine, dedicated to Ganesha.

 

Perur Patteeswara Siva Temple Coimbatore Pond :

The Pond is situated opposite of the temple and is used for important rituals such as Panguni Uthiratam.

 

Perur Patteeswara Siva Temple Coimbatore Lake :

Perur Padithurai is 200 meters North from temple and it is situated on the Southern bank of Noyyal River.

 

Perur Patteeswara Siva Temple Coimbatore Culture :

 

Every year, the temple celebrates a classical dance week, typically Bharata Natyam. Dance schools from across the city, including those from foreign cities, perform in front of a large number of classical dancers participating in the performance during September every year.

  

Perur Patteeswara Siva Temple Coimbatore Car Festival :

Every year in the month of (March ) Panguni, Panguni Uthiram is celebrated. A lavishly constructed temple chariot is paraded through the neighbourhood as part of the celebration.

 

Perur Patteeswara Siva Temple Coimbatore Seedling Planting Festival :

 

Seedling Planting festival has been celebrated by the farming community, Devendrakula Velalar, since Antiquity along the banks of Noyyal River. The festival is conducted in the month of Aani. The ritual forms a part of Indra festival.

 

In the Tamil month Karthikai Shankabishekam is conducted in the morning and Annabishekam in the evening . Margazhi Tiruvadhirai is the most important festival celebrated here. Arudra Dharsanam is conducted during Margali month with large gathering of devotees offer their prayers and to receive the Lord’s blessings.

 

Hence, it is admired as Melai Chidambaram (Chidambaram of West).

 

Perur Patteeswara Siva Temple Coimbatore Timings : Morning 5.30 A.M To 1.00 P.M , Evening 4.00 P.M To 9.00 P.M

 

Pooja Time : Morning 7.30 A.M To 9.00 A.M

 

Before Noon : 11.00 A.M To 12.00

 

Noon Evening  : 4.30 P.M To 6.30 P.M , 8.30 P.M To 9.00 P.M

 

 

Perur Patteeswara Siva Temple Coimbatore Entry Fee : Free Entry

 

Perur Patteeswara Siva Temple Coimbatore Monthly and Weekly Festival :   Sukravara Oonjal |  Pridhoshangal |  Yegadhasi |  Kiruthikai |  Sashti |  Visakam

 

Perur Patteeswara Siva Temple Coimbatore Address : Vadapatti - Perur Road, Perur, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641010

 

How to Reach Perur Pateeswarar Temple Coimbatore :

 

By Road :  Perur bus stop |  Aalamaram Bus Stop ,

 

By Rail : Coimbatore  Railway Station,

By Air : Coimbatore International Airport .