Sri Patteeswarar Temple / Perur Pateeswarar Temple / பேரூர் பட்டீசுவரர் கோயில், Perur / பேரூர், Coimbatore District, Tamil Nadu.

12^th October 2019.

The visit to this temple was a part of the Kongu Heritage Walk scheduled on the 12^th and 13^th of October 2019. This temple is on the banks of river Noyyal also called Kanchima River (காஞ்சிமாநதி), a part of Coimbatore City. There are many stories behind the City’s name Coimbatore. One such story is… The name Covanputhur ( கோவன்புத்தூர் ) was named after an Irula King Covan, who ruled this region Perur Nadu. Later corrupted to the present name of Koyampuththoor and in the British period Coimbatore. Perur Nadu and Vadaparisara Nadu come under Aarai Nadu, which was one of the sub-divisions of 24 Nadus of Kongu mandalam. The Perur has a rich heritage value since the megalithic period. Also, it was a trade city with Roman connections and Roman coins were discovered from the Noyyal River bed.

Perur was once a paradise for the Pasupata sect of Saiva Samayam. There were a lot of mutts functioning in this place and the Santhalinga Swamigal mutt is functioning at present. The Perur Sri Patteeswarar Temple is one of the Thevara Vaippu sthalam and hymn was sung by Sundarar. Arunagirinathar has sung Thirupugazh on Sri Valli Devasena Subramaniyar of this Temple. Kachiappa Munivar has also sung hymn on Lord Shiva of this temple. The temple is also called Melai Chidambaram.

ஆரூர் அத்தா ஐயாற் றமுதே அளப்பூர் அம்மானே

காரூர் பொழில்கள் புடைசூழ் புறவிற் கருகா வூரானே

பேரூர் உறைவாய்ப்பட்டிப் பெருமான் பிறவா நெறியானே

பாரூர் பலரும் பரவப் படுவாய் பாசூர் அம்மானே

………….சுந்தரமூர்த்திநாயனார்

Moolavar : Sri Pateeswarar / Patteeswarar Swamy

Consort   : Sri Pachainayagi / Sri Manonmani

Some of the important features of this temple are….

The temple is facing east. The Deepasthambham, Temple cars/chariots, and Temple tank are in front. The entrance to Rajagopuram is of 5 tiers with a porch. The second level Rajagopuram is of 3 tiers. Balipeedam, Dwajasthambam, and Nandhi are before second level 3 tier Rajagopuram. The Moolavar is of swayambhu and the cow’s footprint and horn’s hit marks are on the top of Moolavar. In Koshtam Kodi Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbavar, Brahma and Durgai.

In prakaram 63var, Patti Vinayagar, Pancha Lingas, Sri Valli Devasena Subramaniar, Cheraman Perumal, Sundarar, Bhairavar, Chandran, Suryan, Viswanathar, Visalakshi, Murugan, Natarajar, Anjaneyar, Mahavishnu as Varadharaja Perumal, Durgai Amman, Navagrahas, Khedhar Eswarar, Madheswaran, Siddhar Peedam, Manonmani Ambal, Somaskandar and Ambal Sannadhi.  Sri Pachai Nayaki Amman is in a separate temple like sannadhi.

  

Kanaka Sabai is on the right side in between two Rajagopuram. The Pillars has the statues/ sculptures of Agni Veerabhadra Swami, Agora Veerabhadra, Alangattu Kali Amman, Nirutha Ganapathy, Pichadanar, Arumugar, Urdhva Tandava Murti and Gaja Samhara Murti.

There is a Tamarind Tree and a Palm Tree in this Temple complex. The Tamarind seed will not germinate, hence called Pirava Puli and Irava Panai.

Arunagirinathar has sung hymns in praise of Murugan of this temple in Thirupukazh. 

மைச்ச ரோருக நச்சு வாள்விழி

மானா ரோடே நானார் நீயா                            ரெனுமாறு

வைத்த போதக சித்த யோகியர்

வாணாள் கோணாள் வீணாள் காணா         ரதுபோலே

நிச்ச மாகவு மிச்சை யானவை

நேரே தீரா வூரே பேரே                                       பிறவேயென்

நிட்க ராதிகண் முற்பு காதினி

நீயே தாயாய் நாயேன் மாயா                          தருள்வாயே

மிச்ச ரோருக வச்ர பாணியன்

வேதா வாழ்வே நாதா தீதா                               வயலூரா

வெற்பை யூடுரு வப்ப டாவரு

வேலா சீலா பாலா காலா                                  யுதமாளி

பச்சை மாமயில் மெச்ச வேறிய

பாகா சூரா வாகா போகா                                 தெனும்வீரா

பட்டி யாள்பவர் கொட்டி யாடினர்

பாரூ ராசூழ் பேரூ ராள்வார்                             பெருமாளே

ARCHITECTURE:

It is believed that the main sanctum sanctorum was built during Karikal Chozha in the 2^nd century and later Ardha mandapam and mandapam were added during Rajaraja Chozha Period. The kanaka Saba was added by Madurai Nayak King Algadri Nayak in 17^th Century. The temple also had the contributions of Pandyas, Hoysalas, Vijayanagaras, Madurai Nayaks, Tippu Sultan and Britishers. 

 

The main temple consists of Sanctum Sanctorum, Antarala, Artha mandapam, Maha mandapam, Mukha mandapam. A mandapa was built at a later date around the sanctum sanctorum. Kanaka Sabai is facing south in between 1^st  and 2^nd level Rajagopuram. The eight pillars have beautiful sculptures. The Kalyana mandapa is in between Moolavar and Ambal sannidhi. Ambal sannidhi is facing east, consists of sanctum sanctorum, antarala, artha mandapam and maha mandapam. A Rishabam is in front of Maha mandapam. There is a separate bell tower in front of Yaga Salai.

 Adhistanam 

  

HISTORY & INSCRIPTIONS

The temple had about 82 inscriptions of which 30 are recorded in Coimbatore Mavatta Kalvettukal, by Tamil Nadu Archaeological Department. These inscriptions belong to, Kongu Chozhas, Veera Rajendran (1222, 1223, 1236 CE), Vikrama Chozha-II ( 1259 CE ), Vikrama Chozha ( 1294 CE),  Kongu Pandya Veera Pandiyan ( 13^th Century ), Veerakeralar Karikala Chozhan ( 13^th century ), Hoysala King Veera Vallalan ( 13^th - 14^th Century ) and Kemba Nayak ( 16^th Century ).

 

As per the inscriptions Lord Shiva was called Thiruvanpateeswarar, Thiruvanpatti Udayar, Thiruvanpattiyaludayar, There is a mention of Idangai Nayakeeswarar Koyil ( அழகிய திருச்சிற்றம்பலம் ), Perur Aludayar Idangai Nayaka Eswaramudayar and Thenkayilayamudayar.

The Kongu Chozhas' 13th Century inscription records that, when materials like jewelry, and kasu were found destroyed, were reported to the King by the Maheswarar, Devakanmikan, and Mandradis. They requested the King to compensate them the same. The King King gave land as a Ponvilaidhanam, which yields 25 Kalam for 300 Kalanju gold. 

Kongu Chozha Veera Rajendran's 16th reign year inscription records the endowment of burning a Sandhya Deepam by Ethirili Chozhan Angara SenapathySundara Pandya Marayan for which 1.1/4 achu was gifted to this temple.

Kongu Chozha King Vikrama Chozha-III's 21st reign damaged inscription records that established the Utsavar of Sundarar and Paravai Nachiyar. The land was gifted to Naivedyam.

Kongu Chozha Veera Rajendran's 15th reign year inscription records the endowment of burning a sandhi lamp by Thondaimandala merchant Sambukizhavan alias Athiyur Alwan, for the same 1.5 Kalanju gold was gifted to this temple. 

An incomplete inscription ( hidden partially ) of Kongu Chozhas records the war of KadaRRur and the death of a person. It also records that Sundaran Anuthira Pallavarayan prays to give Victory against the war on the war on Rajarajapuram.

   

The fragment inscriptions record the donation of Perur Village to celebrate Veera Pandian’s birthday, the Donation of grains for burning of perpetual lamps, and Land for Pushpa yaga by Pattykovan who belongs to the Vellalar community. Donations of gold and paddy are given for the interest, etc.   

Hoysala King Veera Vallalan's (13th CE ) inscription records the  establishment of Kathapillai Villavarayan Thirumadam in the name of his father by Alavanthan of Chozha Mandalathu Nitha Vinotha Valanattu Neduvayil Village,

Kongu Chozhas 13 CE inscription records the donation of Villages Kil Malayur and Palakaipuzhai, the donation of taxes received from Palakaipuzhai to this temple, Mantrattu lands ( who governed are called Manradiyars ).  

Kongu Chozha Veera Rajendran's 17th reign year inscription records the building of Dams on the Noyyal river at Devichirai and Kolur and the water sharing first to the downstream side dam of Kolur, Donation of one day wage of Samakattar ( Soldiers ), Ammanagalar, Chieftains.

Kongu Chozha Vikrama Chozha-II's 2nd reign year inscription records that Samakattar ( Soldiers ), Ammanagalar, Senapathy, those are doing Nayakam and all the persons of war field pledged to gift their one day salary to this temple.

Ref:

Coimbatore Mavatta Kalvettukal, by Tamil Nadu Archaeological Department.

 

                                                                   Inscriptions

  Inscriptions

  Inscriptions

FESTIVALS

Apart from regular functions, Panguni Uthiram will be celebrated in a grand manner. It is believed that Lord Shiva as Natarajar, performed the Ananda tandava ( finishing stage ), hence the Bharatha Natyam, Natyanjali is conducted every year.

Vaikasi Visakam, 63 Nayanmars Guru Poojas, Vijayadasami, Tamil New Year, Karthigai Deepam, Thiruvempavai urchavam, Thaipoosam, Annual 10 days,   Margazhi Thiruvathirai festivals are celebrated in a grand manner.

  

LEGEND:

This place Perur is also called Adhipuri, Pattipuri, Thenupuri and Pipilaranyam. During ancient times Kamadhenu worshiped Lord Shiva Linga which was inside an anthill by milch milk from her udder. When her calf’s leg and horn hit Shiva Linga, blood was oozing out. Lord Shiva happily accepted the marks and gave mukti to Kamadhenu. Since Kamadhenu lived and worshiped Lord Shiva in this temple, Lord Shiva is called Thiruvanpatti Udayar. 

Lord Shiva gave Ananda Tandava darshan to Brahma, Vishnu, Adhimoorkamman ( Kali ), and Kalavamuni. There is a Tamarind Tree and a Palm Tree in this Temple complex. The Tamarind seed will not germinate, hence called Pirava Puli and Irava Panai. This signifies that if one surrenders to Lord Shiva he will be liberated from the cycle of birth and death.

TEMPLE TIMINGS:

The temple will be kept open between 05.30 hrs to 13.00 hrs and 16.00 hrs to 21.00 hrs.

CONTACT DETAILS:

The landline numbers 0422 2607991 and 2606849 may be contacted for further details.

Web site : http://www.perurpatteeswarar.tnhrce.in/index.html

e-mail : patteeswararperur@tnhrce.org

HOW TO REACH:

Perur is on the Coimbatore and Siruvani Main road.

Perur is about 8 KM from Coimbatore Railway Junction and 11 KM from Gandhipuram City bus terminus.

Bus facilities are available from many parts of Coimbatore City.

Nearest Railway station is Coimbatore Junction.

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK HERE

 Wood carving images on the temple car

 Wood carving images on the temple car

  Wood carving images on the temple car

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