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'''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. [[Shiva|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 [[Lingam|Swayambu Lingam]].
'''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 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>
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 9th century.<ref>{{cite news
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
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===Seedling planting festival===
===Seedling planting festival===
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>https://shaivam.org/scripture/Tamil/1766/perur-puranam-part-3-kachiyappa-munivar/#gsc.tab=0</ref><ref>{{cite news
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
| title =Ani Utsava sapling planting festival 2023
| title =Ani Utsava sapling planting festival 2023
| newspaper =Daily Thanthi
| newspaper =Daily Thanthi

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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