Perur Pateeswarar Temple, Coimbatore

Visitors Information

• Famous for: Hinduism, Mortal Remains, Lord Shiva, Chola rulers
• Entrance Fee: The entry to this temple is free.
• Visiting Time: The temple remains open on all the seven days of the week from 4.30 am in the morning to 9.00 pm in night. Devotees can visit anytime in this duration.
• Visit Duration: Generally, the Puja takes place for around half an hour to two hours. So, two and a half hour duration is enough.

Apart from being a centre of religion for Hindus, the place is noted for its remarkable natural beauty and the solace that one gets being in the temple premises is unmatched.

Traveler Tips

• Try to visit the temple during the Puja timings to experience the true colors of the place. The peaceful and serene environment during Pujas is unmatched. The Puja timing’s have been mentioned in the article.
• Try to take a walk around the temple and explore the architectural beauty of the temple. The sculptures and cravings are an excellent example of great architectural heritage of India.
• While roaming around the temple, don’t touch the sculptures and wall scriptures as touching them is prohibited.

Things to Do

• The Morning Puja timings are 7.30 am to 9.00 am, Afternoon timings are 11.00 am to 12.00 noon, Evening timings are from 4.30 to 6.30 pm and night timings are from 8.30 pm to 9.00 pm. So, visit during the puja timings and be a part of the holy event.
• You can have a look at different mandapas and halls in the temple.
• Roam around the temple premises and look at some of the finest pieces of architectural beauties in forms of statues and sculptures.

Availability of Guides

You may get guides outside the temple. However, there are innumerable stone slabs and boards inside the temple telling you about the history of the temple. Nevertheless, you can definitely go for a guide.

Best Time to Visit

Being close to the sea coast, temperature remains moderate throughout the year. Though the summers are a bit hot and sticky, it is tolerable. However, if you don’t like soaring temperatures and like the chill in the air, then visit this place anytime between November and February. The winters are pleasant and you can spend your time taking a sun-bath in the temple premises too.

How to Reach

The temple being located in Perur, the nearest airport is Coimbatore Airport which is at a distance of about 15 km from the temple. If you prefer flight over all other means of transport, you can take a flight to Coimbatore and take a cab from there

For those willing to travel by train, the nearest Railway Station is Coimbatore Railway Station which is around six kilometer from the temple. You can easily get cabs from the railway station to the temple.

Interesting Facts and Trivia About Perur Pateeswarar Temple

• The holy temple was built by Chola ruler Karikala Chola in the dates close to fourth century AD.
• The temple is a centre of Hindu religion and famous for the belief that the mortal remains and ashes of dead people are turned into white stone in the temple after a period of 144 days.
• Saint Sunfarar is said to have visited the temple in the ninth century AD and immortalized the temple in his Thevaram.
• The Chola rulers of the period of 11^th to 13^th Century AD made huge donations and gave many gifts to the temple and its treasury. So, they built Ardha Mandapa and Mahamandapa to inscribe the details of the donations and presents given by them.
• The temple ran under the aegis and fund provided by the rules of Hoysala, Vijayanagar and Nayaka dynasty for a period of close to three hundred years from 14^th to 17^th
• A treasure containing roman coins from ancient Roman Period were discovered in the Perur region. This shows that the region dates back to early roman period.
• Kanaka Sabhai, one of the famous halls of the temple was built by the Alagadri Nayak of the religious city of Madurai and dates back to 17^th Century AD.
• The temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess records annual footfall in lacs. Devotees from different parts of India pay a visit to this famous temple.
• The present Swami and Amman Temples were built around 18^th However, the Mantapam of 63 Saints was built around 200 years later in the 20^th Century.
• The Kalyana Mantapam and the front Mantapam are the newest addition to the temple.

Nearby Attractions

• Karaimadai Ranganathar Temple
• Maradamulai Temple
• Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park
• Kovai Kutralam Falls
• Black Thunder Theme Park
• Eachanari Vinaynagar Temple
• Marudhamalai Hill Temple
• Gedee Car Museum
• Velingiri Hill Temple
• Sri Kari Varadaraja Perumal Temple
• Kodissia Trade Fair Complex

Nearby Restaurants

• Annapoorna Restaurant
• Sree Annapoorna
• JR Bakes
• Barbeque Nation Hospitality
• Malabar Bakery
• Hotel Anand Restaurant
• Classic Bakers
• Jenita Dosai Centre

So, if you are a religious person or affectionate about architectural beauty and heritage of India keep this temple at top of your sight-seeing list when you plan a visit to Coimbatore.