Perur Temple
Perur Temple is a very famous place that is located in the western part of Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu. Perur temple is the main attraction of this place. This temple is located about 7km west of the Noyyal River. Every year a good number of people from different corners of the world gather here to offer prayers. This is the temple of Lord Shiva who is known here by the name of Patteeswarar. It is one of the famous among Tamil Nadu Temples.
He is the presiding deity of this temple and is worshipped here with a lot of care and dedication. He is worshipped here along with his consort Parvati. She is also known as Pachainayaki. The history of the temple dates back to 1500 years. KarikalaCholan built this magnificent temple.
The history of the temple dates back to 2000 years. It was mainly constructed during the Christian era. Saint Sundarar visited this temple and immortalized it into his Thevaram. The East India Company later restored it into a temple. The shrines of Goddess Parvati is also there inside the temple along with that of Lord Shiva. This temple is also famous for various types of architectural works.
The main attraction and beauty of this temple are “Kanaka Saba”. A gold-plated statue also adorns him. It will be great to know about the importance of this temple. The poetic creations of ArunagiriNathar and KachiyyapparMunivar. It stands on the bank of the Noyyal River. Pilgrims from different corners of the world come to this place to pay homage to this temple. It is strongly believed that the mortal remains of the dead turn into white stone after about 144 years. This place is said to be the abode of Nataraja.
The temple authorities do not claim any type of entry fees from the visitors. Devotees can visit this place at any point in time. The Perur Temple remains open seven days a week. The visitors can come here from 4.30 am in the morning to 9.00 pm at night. Apart from this, the temple is also famous for its beautiful scenic views. The hotel premises are nicely maintained. You can also have a look at different types of hills in this place. You will also get to see various kinds of architectural statues in and around the temple. As the temple is close to the sea, the temperature remains moderate throughout the year.