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'''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|Karikala chola]] in 2nd century CE.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.perurpatteeswarar.tnhrce.in/history-patteeswarar.html|title=Arulmigu Patteeswarar Swamy Temple - History|access-date=14 December 2016}}</ref> The temple is located on the bank 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).
'''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.{{Cn|date=April 2024}} 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]].


Various names for this temple have been used over the years, including, Kamadenupuri, pattipuri, Adhipuri, Daksha Kailasham, Thavasiddhapuram, Gnanapuram, Kalyanapuram, Pirava Neri Thalam, Pasupathipuram, and Western Chidambaram.<ref>Kumudam Journal; 14.11.2008; Article name : ’படும் துன்பங்கள் பனிபோல் விலகும் பட்டீஸ்வரர் திருவருளால்!’</ref>
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>


==History==
==History==
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
The temple was built by king [[Karikala Chola]] in 2nd century CE, thus making this one of the oldest temple in the state. During the rule of [[Raja Raja Chola I]], 'Artha Mahal' and 'Maha Mahal' were constructed.Additional offerings from the [[Chola dynasty|Chola]] king were made on a regular basis and were noted on the walls of the temple.
| title =Noyyal goes dry at Perur, people worried

| newspaper =Deccan Chronicle
History reveals that the great poet [[Sundarar]] sung the devotional 'Devaram' song in this temple by the 7th century CE. But oddly, while having seven of the 276 temples, Perur Pateeswarar Temple does not appear on the list of Kongu Nadu Padal petra sthalams.
| location =Coimbatore

| date =7 November 2016
From the 14th to 17th centuries, the kings from different dynasties like [[Hoysala Empire|Hosala dynasty]], [[Vijayanagara|Vijanagara]] Empire, [[Nayakars|Nayakkar]] Kings have contributed immense donations for the maintenance of this temple. The famous 'Kanaga Sabhai' was built around the 17th century, by Azhagathiri Nayakkar of [[Madurai]].
| url =https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/in-other-news/071116/noyyal-river-goes-dry-at-perur-devotees-worried.html

| access-date =20 April 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news
By 18th century CE, the primary deities were renovated and also 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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.perurpatteeswarar.tnhrce.in/history-patteeswarar.html|title=Official Website for Arulmigu Patteeswarar Swamy Temple, Perur, Coimbatore|website=www.perurpatteeswarar.tnhrce.in|language=en-gb|access-date=2017-09-06}}</ref>
| title =Perur Temple to be renovated
| newspaper =DT Next
| location =Coimbatore
| date =24 May 2022
| url =https://www.dtnext.in/tamilnadu/2022/05/24/23-temples-in-kovai-being-renovated-at-rs-63-cr-hr-ce-minister
| access-date =20 April 2024}}</ref>


==Architecture==
==Architecture==
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This temple has several [[gopuram]]s and halls, famous of which is, 'Kanaka Sabha', the one with the golden statue of [[Nataraja]]. TThe 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>
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]]

There is a Patti Vinayagar [[shrine]], dedicated to [[Ganesha]]. The Arasambalavanar Shrine dedicated to [[Shiva]] at the spot where Shiva is believed to have performed his [[Tandava|Thandav]] under a peepul tree. There are also statues of [[Gajasurasamhara|Gajasamhara]], [[Virabhadra]], [[Bhikshatana|Bikshadana]], Oordhva Thandava, [[Saraswati]] with Veena. The sacred trees associated with temple are the palm and tamarind trees, called Irava Panai and Pirava Puli.
[[File:Perur car festival.jpg|thumb|300px|Temple car on 18 March 2019]]


==Culture==
==Culture==
Every year the temple celebrates a classical dance week, typically [[Bharata Natyam]]. Dance schools from all across the city, including those from foreign cities, perform in front of the audience, each wowing them with their prowess and talent.<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 is believed to have 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>
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>

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==Temple Car Festival==
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Every year in the month of [[Panguni]], [[Panguni Uthiram]] is celebrated. A lavishly constructed temple chariot is paraded through the neighbourhood 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=பேரூர் பட்டீசுவரர் கோவில் தேரோட்டம்: ஆயிரக்கணக்கான பக்தர்கள் தரிசனம் |date=19 March 2019}}</ref>

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==Seedling Planting Festival==
The festival is celebrated by the farming community [[Devendrakula Velalar|Devendra kula velalar(]]<nowiki/>pallar) from ancient times in the banks of [[Noyyal River]]. The festival is conducted in the month of [[Jyeshtha (month)|Aani]]. The ritual forms a part of [[Indra festival]] from ancient times.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://simplicity.in/coimbatore/english/news/28759/govt |title=பேரூர் பட்டீசுவரர் கோவில் |date=19 June 2019}}</ref>

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


==Temple Lake==
==Festivals==
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===Temple chariot festival===
Perur Padithurai is 200 meters North from temple and it is situated on the Southern bank of [[Noyyal River]].
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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>


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===Seedling planting festival===
==Darshan timings==
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
The temple is open on all days. The darshan timings are as below <ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.perurpatteeswarar.tnhrce.in/poojas-patteeswarar.html |title=Archived copy |access-date=6 September 2017 |archive-date=16 August 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170816013024/http://www.perurpatteeswarar.tnhrce.in/poojas-patteeswarar.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>
| title =Ani Utsava sapling planting festival 2023
* Morning : 05:30 to 13:00 IST
| newspaper =Daily Thanthi
* Evening : 16:00 to 20:00 IST
| location =Coimbatore
| date =25 June 2023
| url =https://www.dailythanthi.com/News/State/ani-utsava-sapling-planting-ceremony-at-pattiswarar-temple-in-perur-993530
| access-date =20 April 2024}}</ref>


==References==
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Latest revision as of 17:50, 25 August 2024

Perur Pateeswarar Temple, Coimbatore
Gopuram at the entrance of the temple
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictCoimbatore
DeitySri Pateeswarara Swamy (Shiva) Sri Pachainayagi Amman (Parvati)
Location
LocationPerur, Coimbatore.
StateTamil Nadu
CountryIndia
Perur Pateeswarar Temple, Coimbatore is located in Tamil Nadu
Perur Pateeswarar Temple, Coimbatore
Location in Tamil Nadu
Geographic coordinates10°58′33″N 76°54′53″E / 10.97583°N 76.91472°E / 10.97583; 76.91472
Architecture
TypeDravidian architecture
CreatorKarikala Chola
Completed2nd century CE
Website
http://www.perurpatteeswarar.tnhrce.in/

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 Chola in 2nd century CE.[citation needed] 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 Swayambu Lingam.

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.[1]

History

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The temple was built by the Chola emperor Karikala in the 2nd century CE. Further contributions were made by Imperial Cholas in late 10th & early 11th centuries.[2][3]

Architecture

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Shiva in the act of destroying one of the sons of Kasimuni
A view of the two Pillars immediately on the top of the steps leading to the temple

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, and the pillars are decorated with carvings of Shiva in his different forms.[4]

Temple car on 18 March 2019

Culture

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Every year, the temple celebrates a classical dance week, typically Bharata Natyam.[5] The temple is believed to be one of the places where Shiva performed Ananda Thandavam.[6]

Festivals

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Temple chariot festival

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Every year in the month of Panguni, Panguni Uthiram is celebrated. A temple chariot is paraded through the neighborhood as part of the celebration.[7]

Seedling planting festival

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The festival has been celebrated by the farming community along the banks of Noyyal River. The festival is conducted in the month of Aani. The ritual forms a part of Indra festival. The festival has its reference from the "Perur Puranam" by Kachiappa Munivar.[8][9]

References

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  1. ^ Kumudam Journal; 14.11.2008; Article name : ’படும் துன்பங்கள் பனிபோல் விலகும் பட்டீஸ்வரர் திருவருளால்!’
  2. ^ "Noyyal goes dry at Perur, people worried". Deccan Chronicle. Coimbatore. 7 November 2016. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
  3. ^ "Perur Temple to be renovated". DT Next. Coimbatore. 24 May 2022. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
  4. ^ "Rich in history and architecture". The Hindu. 27 May 2005. Archived from the original on 23 January 2008. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
  5. ^ "Perur Natyanjali". The Hindu. 12 September 2012. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
  6. ^ V., Meena. Temples in South India. Kanniyakumari: Harikumar Arts. p. 20.
  7. ^ "Thousands of devotees visit Perur Pateeswarar Temple Chariot Festival". 19 March 2019. Archived from the original on 20 October 2020. Retrieved 20 March 2019.
  8. ^ "Kachiyappa Munivar aruliya Perurp Puranam III - கச்சியப்ப முனிவர் அருளிய பேரூர்ப் புராணம் - III - (Thiruperur in Coimbatore)".
  9. ^ "Ani Utsava sapling planting festival 2023". Daily Thanthi. Coimbatore. 25 June 2023. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
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