Perur Pateeswarar Temple

Perur Pateeswarar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located at Perur, in western part of Coimbatore in state of Tamil Nadu in India. The temple was built by Karikala Chola. The temple is located 7 km west of the Noyyal River and has been patronized by poets like Arunagirinathar and Kachiappa Munivar. Lord Shiva, known as ‘Patteeswarar’, 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’ (self emerged). The pillars raised in this temple depict the architectural prowess of the Tamil sculptors.Over the period of time, this temple is know by different names such as: Kamadenupuri, pattipuri, Adhipuri, Daksha Kailasham, Thavasiddhapuram, Gnanapuram, Kalyanapuram, Pirava Neri Thalam, Pasupathipuram, Upper Chidambaram.HistoryThis ancient temple was built by the Chozha King, Karikala Chozhan. History reveals that, the great poet Sundarar, has sung the devotional 'Devaram' song in this temple by the 7th Century. During the rule of Raja Raja Chozhan, 'Artha Mahal' and 'Maha Mahal' were constructed. In addition to this, there were regular donations from the Chozha king, which were documented on the temple walls.From the 14th to 17th Centuries, it is to be noted that the kings from different dynasties like Hosala dynasty, Vijanagara Empire, Nayakkar Kings have contributed immense donations for the maintenance of this temple. The famous 'Kanaga Sabha' was built around the 17th century, by Azhagathiri Nayakkar of Madurai.