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| image = PERUR_PATTEESHWARAR_TEMPLE.jpg<br />
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| caption = Gopuram at the entrance of the temple<br />
| map_type = India Tamil Nadu<br />
| map_caption = Location in Tamil Nadu<br />
| coordinates = {{coord|10|58|33|N|76|54|53|E|type:landmark_region:IN|display=inline,title}}<br />
| country = [[India]]<br />
| state = [[Tamil Nadu]]<br />
| district = [[Coimbatore district|Coimbatore]]<br />
| location = [[Perur]], [[Coimbatore]].<br />
| elevation_m = <br />
| deity = Sri Pateeswarara Swamy ([[Shiva]])<br />
Sri Pachainayagi Amman ([[Parvati]])<br />
| architecture = [[Tamizh Chozha architecture]]<br />
| year_completed = 2nd century CE<br />
| inscriptions = <br />
| creator = [[Karikala Chola]]<br />
| website =http://www.perurpatteeswarar.tnhrce.in/ <br />
}}<br />
'''Perur Pateeswarar Temple''' is a [[Hindu]] temple dedicated to Lord [[Shiva]] located at [[Perur]], in western part of [[Coimbatore]] in state of [[Tamil Nadu]] in India. The temple was built by [[Karikala|Karikala Chola]] in 2nd century CE.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Indian Administrative Service - IAS Exam |url=https://prepp.in/news/e-492-karikala-ancient-india-history-notes |access-date=2025-07-15 |website=Prepp |language=en}}</ref> The temple is located on the bank of the [[Noyyal River]] and has been patronized by poets like [[Arunagirinathar]] and Kachiappa Munivar. Patteeswarar ([[Shiva]]) is the presiding deity of this temple together with his consort Pachainayaki ([[Parvati]]). The main deity is a [[Lingam|Swayambu Lingam]].<br />
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Various names for the temple have been used over the years, including, Kamadenupuri, Pattipuri, Adhipuri, Daksha Kailasham, Thavasiddhapuram, Gnanapuram, Kalyanapuram, Pirava Neri Thalam, Pasupathipuram, and Melai Chidambaram.<ref>Kumudam Journal; 14.11.2008; Article name : ’படும் துன்பங்கள் பனிபோல் விலகும் பட்டீஸ்வரர் திருவருளால்!’</ref><br />
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==History==<br />
The temple was built by the [[Chola dynasty|Chola]] emperor [[Karikala]] in the 2nd century CE. Further contributions were made by Imperial Cholas in late 10th & early 11th centuries.<ref>{{cite news<br />
| title =Noyyal goes dry at Perur, people worried<br />
| newspaper =Deccan Chronicle<br />
| location =Coimbatore<br />
| date =7 November 2016<br />
| url =https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/in-other-news/071116/noyyal-river-goes-dry-at-perur-devotees-worried.html<br />
| access-date =20 April 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news<br />
| title =Perur Temple to be renovated<br />
| newspaper =DT Next<br />
| location =Coimbatore<br />
| date =24 May 2022<br />
| url =https://www.dtnext.in/tamilnadu/2022/05/24/23-temples-in-kovai-being-renovated-at-rs-63-cr-hr-ce-minister<br />
| access-date =20 April 2024}}</ref><br />
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==Architecture==<br />
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|image1=Perur 1.jpg<br />
|caption1=Shiva in the act of destroying one of the sons of Kasimuni<br />
|width1=449| height1=976<br />
|image2=Perur 2.jpg<br />
|caption2=A view of the two Pillars immediately on the top of the steps leading to the temple<br />
|width2=584| height2=976<br />
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Perur Pateeswarar Temple has several [[gopuram]]s and halls, notably the Kanaka Sabha, which contains a golden statue of [[Nataraja]]. The ceiling is covered in a network of stone chains, and the pillars are decorated with carvings of Shiva in his different forms.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rich in history and architecture|url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2005/05/27/stories/2005052700390300.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080123160216/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2005/05/27/stories/2005052700390300.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=23 January 2008|access-date=19 June 2016|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=27 May 2005}}</ref>[[File:Perur car festival.jpg|thumb|300px|Temple car on 18 March 2019]]<br />
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==Culture==<br />
Every year, the temple celebrates a classical dance week, typically [[Bharata Natyam]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Perur Natyanjali|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/perur-natyanjali/article3886931.ece|access-date=19 June 2016|date=12 September 2012|newspaper=The Hindu}}</ref> The temple is believed to be one of the places where Shiva performed [[Tandava|Ananda Thandavam]].<ref name=Meena>{{cite book|title=Temples in South India|last=V.|first=Meena|publisher=Harikumar Arts|location=Kanniyakumari|page=20}}</ref><br />
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==Festivals==<br />
===Temple chariot festival===<br />
Every year in the month of [[Panguni]], [[Panguni Uthiram]] is celebrated. A temple chariot is paraded through the neighborhood as part of the celebration.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.maalaimalar.com/Devotional/DevotionalTopNews/2019/03/19094531/1232974/perur-pateeswarar-kovil-therottam.vpf |title=Thousands of devotees visit Perur Pateeswarar Temple Chariot Festival |date=19 March 2019 |access-date=20 March 2019 |archive-date=20 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201020100033/https://www.maalaimalar.com/Devotional/DevotionalTopNews/2019/03/19094531/1232974/perur-pateeswarar-kovil-therottam.vpf |url-status=dead }}</ref><br />
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===Seedling planting festival===<br />
The festival has been celebrated by the farming community along the banks of [[Noyyal River]]. The festival is conducted in the month of [[Jyeshtha (month)|Aani]]. The ritual forms a part of [[Indra festival]]. The festival has its reference from the "Perur Puranam" by Kachiappa Munivar.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://shaivam.org/scripture/Tamil/1766/perur-puranam-part-3-kachiyappa-munivar/#gsc.tab=0 | title=Kachiyappa Munivar aruliya Perurp Puranam III - கச்சியப்ப முனிவர் அருளிய பேரூர்ப் புராணம் - III - (Thiruperur in Coimbatore) }}</ref><ref>{{cite news<br />
| title =Ani Utsava sapling planting festival 2023<br />
| newspaper =Daily Thanthi<br />
| location =Coimbatore<br />
| date =25 June 2023<br />
| url =https://www.dailythanthi.com/News/State/ani-utsava-sapling-planting-ceremony-at-pattiswarar-temple-in-perur-993530<br />
| access-date =20 April 2024}}</ref><br />
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==References==<br />
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==External links==<br />
{{Commons category|Perur Pateeswarar Temple}}<br />
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20120121054217/http://www.perurpatteeswarar.in/ Official Website]<br />
* [https://temple.dinamalar.com/en/new_en.php?id=460 Temple's Speciality Dinamalar]<br />
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