Sri Karivaradharaja Perumal Temple / ஸ்ரீ கரிவரதராஜ பெருமாள், அன்னூர் / Annur, Coimbatore District, Tamil Nadu.

13^th October 2019.

The visit to this Sri Karivaradharaja Perumal Temple, at Annur was not a part of Kongu Heritage Walk scheduled on 12^th and 13^th October 2019. But after Sri Manneeswarar Dharshan, had been to this temple, since the temple is on the other side of the road. In Kongu region most of the Vishnu temples, the moolavar or the presiding deity is called as Karivaradharaja and this is  also one of the temple. The place Annur was called as Anniyur ( அந்நியூர் ), before 12^th Century.

                  4 Vijayanagara period pillars installed in front

Moolavar  : Sri Karivaradharaja Perumal.

Thayar     : Sridevi and Bhudevi.

Some of the important details are as follows…

The temple is facing east with Deepasthambham / Garuda Toon, balipeedam and Garudalwar. A 3 tier Rajagopuram is on the north side and the same  was kept locked ( may be Sorgavasal, which may be opened on Vaikunta Ekadasi Day ). The temple complex consists of sanctum sanctorum, artha mandapam and a open mukha mandapam. Molavar is in standing posture with Sridevi and Bhudevi. A 2 tier Vimana is over the sanctum sanctorum. There is no idols in the koshtam/ niches.  In Prakaram Chakkarathalwar, Ramanujar, Andal and Anjaneyar.

It was claimed that the temple exists since Chozha period and there is no proof for the same. Nayak period 4 short pillars are installed in front of the 3 tier Rajagopuram, from this, the temple might be existing before 16^th to 17^th Century Vijayanagar Nayaka period. The temple was renovated during recent years and maha samprokshanam was performed.

 Vijayanagara Period Pillar reliefs- donors

TEMPLE TIMINGS:

The temple will be kept opened between 06.30 hrs to 12.30 hrs and 16.00 hrs to 20.30 hrs. The closing and opening times will change on Saturdays and special days.

HOW TO REACH:

Annur is on the bus route from Avinashi to Mettupalayam. Frequent buses are available from Avinashi, Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Sathyamangalam.

The place Annur is about 23 KM from Avinashi, 36 KM from Coimbatore and 32 KM from District headquarters Tiruppur.

Nearest Railway station is Tiruppur.

LOCATION: CLICK HERE

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Arulmigu Azhagu Nachiamman Temple / ஸ்ரீ அழகுநாச்சியம்மன் கோயில், Vellalore / Vellalur, Coimbatore District, Tamil Nadu.

12^th October 2019

The visit to  this 11^th to 12^th Century Arulmigu Azhagu Nachi Amman Temple at Vellalore was a part of Kongu Heritage Walk scheduled on 12^th and 13^th of October 2019. After the Darshan of Sri Karivaradharaja Perumal, we had been to this temple, which is about 500 meters distance away from the Perumal Temple. Vellalore = Velir + Oor, which means this place belongs to Velir, who engaged themselves in agriculture and cattle / animal husbandry. This Amman temple is right on the banks of river Noyyal also called as Kanchima River ( காஞ்சிமாநதி ).

The Place Vellalore exists since ancient times. Megalithic period burial grounds are excavated in this place Vellalore. The Rajakesari Peruvazhi / Trade Route from West sea side Chera ports to Chozha Nadu Poompuhar passed through this place. It was a Trade city and   more than 500 Roman coins were unearthed on the banks of river Noyyal. Out of the Roman Coins found in India, 70%  are from Kongu region.

Presiding Deity: Arulmigu Azhagu NachiAmman

Some of the important details are…

The temple is facing North on the banks of river Noyyal. Entrances are from North and South side. On the north side entrance Vinayagar and Nagars under a Peepal Tree. On the South side entrance Spatha kannis are under a Peepal tree.

The Deepa Sthambam, Soolam and Simha vahana are in front. Two female bootha ganas with big belly in sitting posture are in front of the artha / mukha mandapam grill gate. Since the temple was found closed during our visit we could not see the presiding deity. As per the front arch stucco image iconography the presiding deity must be A Kali or Amman with 8 hands. 

ARCHITECTURE

The sanctum sanctorum consists of Sanctum sanctorum  and artha mandapam. The sanctum sanctorum is of rectangular in shape and it seems this temple may be saptamatrikas. ( The temple was found closed during our visit ). The adhisthana is of pathabhantha. The sanctum sanctorum do not have any koshta or niches.  A rectangular Vimana with 3 kalasas are on the sanctum sanctorum. Saptamatrikas stucco images are on the Vimana. On the top of the artha mandapam, the stucco arch with image of Amman with 8 hands probably Kali / Mahisha mardhini ( Mahishan was not found below ). On both sides Murugan and Vinayagar.

 Dwarapalaki

HISTORY

It was told that the temple Amman is a kaval Deivam of the Village Vellalore and constructed during Vijayanagara period. But the inscriptions on the walls seems to be much older and may belong to 11^th to 12^th century. Ashta Bandhana maha Kumbhabhishekam was conducted in 2011.

11th to 12th Century inscription

TEMPLE TIMINGS:

Since oru kala pooja is conducted the opening and closing time are unpredictable.

HOW TO TEACH:

Vellalore/ Vellalur is about 6 KM from Podanur / Pothanur, 16 KM from Ukkadam Bus Stand and 12.6 KM from Coimbatore Railway Station.

Town buses are available from Ukkadam and Gandhipuram City bus terminus.

Nearest Railway station is Coimbatore Junction.

LOCATION: CLICK HERE

 Sapthakanniyars

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Sri Karivaradharaja Perumal Temple / Karivaradharajar Temple, Vellalore / Vellalur, Coimbatore District, Tamil Nadu.

12th October 2019.

The visit to  this Sri Karivaradharaja Perumal Temple at Vellalore was a part of Kongu Heritage Walk scheduled on 12th and 13th of October 2019. Vellalore = Velir + Oor, which means this place belongs to Velir, who engaged themselves in agriculture and cattle husbandry. This Vishnu temple is on the banks of river Noyyal also called as Kanchima River ( காஞ்சிமாநதி ). Many Vishnu Temples in Kongunadu are named as Karivaradharaja Perumal Temple and this also one.

The Place Vellalore exists since ancient times. Megalithic period burial grounds are excavated in this place Vellalore. The Rajakesari Peruvazhi / Trade Route from West sea side Chera ports to Chozha Nadu Poompuhar passed through this place. It was a Trade city and   more than 500 Roman coins were unearthed on the banks of river Noyyal. Out of the Roman Coins found in India, 70%  are from Kongu region.

Moolavar  : Sri Karivaradharajar

Thayar     : Sri Bhoomi Neela Nayagi

Some of the important features of this temple are…

The temple is facing east with a balipeedam, Dwajasthambam and Garudan. In the Sanctum Moolavar Sri Karivaradharaja is on an ant hill with Sridevi and Bhudevi.  Urchavars and Alwars are in the artha mandapam.

In the prakaram Sri Varadharaja Perumal, Kalinga Narthanar, Nagars & Vinayagar are under a peepal tree, Thayar Bhoomi Neela Nayagi, Andal, Veera Anjaneyar, Chakrathalwar and Yoga Narasimhar.

It was told that during 8th century, urchavar Ulagalantha  perumal  was taken to Singanallur  Perumal Temple, when the Noyyal river was flooded. ( The Singanallur lake is in between Singanallur and Vellalore ). The same was not returned back and there is no Moolavar at the Singanallur Temple. The stucco image of Ulagalantha Perumal is on the north side of the Vimana.

ARCHITECTURE

The temple complex consists of sanctum sanctorum, artha mandapam and a mukha mandapam ( built during recent years ). The Sanctum sanctorum is on a pathabhandha adhisthana with yazhivari. In the Yazhi vari along with dancing girls bas-reliefs, Sri Vishnu’s Sayana kola bas-relief is also there. Special poojas are offered to this Sayana Perumal. Since out side floor level is increased which forms moat around the sanctum sanctorum, from upana. The prastaram is of kapotha style with nasikud. The sanctum sanctorum walls are very simple without koshta or niches. The Two tier vimana is over the sanctum sanctorum. The Vimana is built with brick and stucco image of Sri Vishnu’s avatars on all the four sides.

         

 Adhisthana

HISTORY AND INSCRIPTION

The temple exists since 8th century and believed to be constructed during Kalapirar period ( mentions about  kalvaraiyin kaLvan – may be kalapirars ). The temple was affected many times due to flood in the river Noyyal. The Bhattacharyya told that an agraharam was existed in front of the temple. The temple was reconstructed during Nayak’s period. As per the inscription this place was called as Veerakerala Chathurvedi mangalam.

Most of the inscriptions were lost during reconstruction. The existing inscriptions belongs to Vikrama Chozha, Veera Rajendran. The inscriptions mainly speaks about donation of Lands, Gold etc for conducting regular poojas and Naivedyam.

In the recent period  mahasamproshanam was performed after maintenance.

Inscriptions on the adhisthana

TEMPLE TIMINGS:

The temple will be kept opened between 06.30 hrs to 10.30 hrs and 17.00 hrs to 19.30 hrs and the time will be extended on Saturdays and on special occasions.

HOW TO REACH:

Vellalore/ Vellalur is about 6 KM from Podanur / Pothanur, 16 KM from Ukkadam Bus Stand and 12.6 KM from Coimbatore Railway Station.

Town buses are available from Ukkadam and Gandhipuram City bus terminus.

Nearest Railway station is Coimbatore Junction.

LOCATION: CLICK HERE

 Ramar is being highlighted by the evening sun

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Rajakesari Peruvazhi / ராஜகேசரி பெருவழி – The ancient Trade Route at Katradum Parai ( காற்றாடும் பாறை ) near Madukkarai Forest Coimbatore District, Tamil Nadu.

12^th October 2019.

During ancient period Kongu Nadu had 20 trade routes, which connects important trade cities of ancient Chozha Nadu, Pandiya Nadu and Thondai Nadu, with the foreign merchants like Greeks and Romans. These trade routes connects the West side sea shore Chera port Cities with the East side Chozha and Pandya Trade cities through Palghat pass. This trade route splits in to three after Palghat pass. 

Poongundran Sir leads us on the Rajakesari Peruvazhi

TRADE ROUTES ( PERUVAZHI )

The First route to Thondai Nadu, passed through Coimbatore, Avinashi, Vijayamangalam, Erode, Salem, Eththapur, Kallakurichi, Villupuram, Tindivanam via Oymanattu Kindangil reached Mahabalipuram. 

The second route also called as Rajakesari Peruvazhi to Chozha Nadu through Perur, Vellalore, Sulur, Palladam, Kangayam, Karur, Uraiyur reached Poompuhar. 

The third trade route also called as Veeranarayana Peruvazhi to Pandya Nadu through Anaimalai, Vadabhuthi Natham,  Si. Kalayamuthur, Palani, Dindigul, Madurai, Thiruthangal and reached Arugankulam. 

In addition to this, the route originates from Karur was called as Raja mahendra Peruvazhi and from Kozhumam, it was called as Chozha Madevi Peruvazhi. There were Asura malai Peruvazhi, Adhiyaman Peruvazhi, Ayirai Peruvazhi, Pidari Koil Peruvazhi, also existed in Kongu Nadu. An American called “Bardon Stene“ mentions Kongu Nadu as "Peruvazhi Nadu".

THE ANCIENT KONGUNADU 

The Kongu Nadu comes under mullai region ( முல்லை - காடும் காடு சார்ந்த இடமும் ) one of 5 natural regions ( குறிஞ்சி, முல்லை, மருதம், பாலை, நெய்தல்), mentioned in ancient literatures, where Kongu Velirs transformed the forest in to farm lands and grazing lands. Apart from agriculture, the Velirs engaged in Cattles husbandry. From the history, during 9^th Century a King called Kongu Vel ruled this region. In Kongu region, the people faced the threat from the wild animals especially Tigers. To prove this the Kongu regions has the max number of Puli Kuthi memorial stones or Pulikuthi Nadukarkal. The Cattle herd which walks while grazing forms a path which latter used by the human beings to commute between the Villages and transport goods and materials. Kongu Nadu was also famous for the Gems and Stones. The Greek and Roman coins were unearthed in Kongu Trade cities like Perur, Vellalore ( Velir + oor ), Kodumanal and Gems and stone ornaments were exported from Kongu Nadu. At Anaimalai 1^st Century Daibrees Kings Silver coins, at Vadabuthi Natham 1500 silver Coins Si. Kalayamuthur 400 Roman coins and at Vellalore more than 500 Roman coins are found. Out of the Roman Coins found in India, 70%  are from Kongu region.

It is believed that these Trade Routes / Peruvazhis are being used since 4^th Century. A Mention in Kautilyar’s Arthashastra and Daksha seelam excavation reveals that, from 5^th Century BC to 3^rd Century AD, Kongu Nadu was wealthier and famous for trading. The cattle paths  became the peru vazhi  and paths were re-laid  to suit trade activities. Shelters ( தாவளம் ) for the traders & Merchants with water sources were created along the trade Route.

RAJAKESARI PERUVAZHI WITH INSCRIPTION.

After victory over Kongu Nadu in 10^th Century, the Chozhas named this peruvazhi,  as Rajakesari Peruvazhi, to show their authority and domination. There is an inscription in Vattezhuthu found on a boulder called Katradum Parai ( காற்றாடும் பாறை ) on this Rajakesari Peruvazhi in the midst of the forest, about 2 KM from Arivoli Nagar near Madukkarai. Even though the Chozhas followed the Tamil letters for their inscriptions in Chozha Nadu, this inscription is in the form of vattezhuthu. This shows that Kongu Nadu also followed Vattezhuthu for inscriptions like Pandyas of the same period. ( During our previous temples visit near this place we came across vattezhuthu inscriptions in two temples ). 

The inscription is in the form of Tamil poem called Venba. The name of the peruvazhi is mentioned as Rajakesari Peruvazhi and the King’s Name as Kokandan. The difference of opinion among the Historians, about the Name of the King Kokandan as Aditya Chozha-I ( 870 – 907 AD ), was confirmed with the Thillaisthana inscription in which Adiya Chozha was also mentioned as Kokandan. The vattezhuthu venba inscription praises the King’s deployment of the soldiers mingled as shadows ( shadow army ) with the merchants and General Public  to safeguard them from thieves/ burglars. The inscription is in two parts. The first part is in the form of venba poem in Vattezhuthu and the second part is the name of the trade route in Tamil letters. The inscription is as follows….    

Vattezhuthu Inscription

1.    ஸ்வத்ஸ்ரீ கோஇராசகேசரிப்

2.    பெருவழி திருநிழலு மன்னு

3.    யிருஞ் சிறந்த

4.    மைப்ப ஒருநிழல்வெண்டிங்

5.    கள் போலோங்கி ஒருநிழல்போ

6.    ல் வாழியர் கோச்சோழன்வளங்

7.    காவிரி நாடன் கோழியர் கோக்கண்ட

8.    ன்குலவு.

Tamil Inscription

1.   ஸ்வத்ஸ்ரீ கோஇரா

2.   சகேசரிப்

3.   பெருவழி

 The inscription on the boulder

The experts re-writes the first vattezhu portion in venba form is as given below.

திருநிழலு மன்னுயிருஞ் சிறந்தமைப்ப

ஒரு நிழல் வெண்டிங்கள் போலோங்கி - ஒருநிழல்போல்

வாழியர் கோச்சோழன் வளங்காவிரி நாடன்

கோழியர் கோக்கண்டன் குலவு.

The word Nizhal ( நிழல் ), came  in three places. The actual meaning of this words Nizhal and the word Kulavu ( குழவு ) could be arrived immediately. After many attempts and referring the Kerala’s copper plates it was found out, that the word Nizhal means a “shadow army”, which was deployed by the King to protect the Merchants and General Public. The Kulavu means “புகழ் - pugazh” – praise.  This was explained by Mr Poongundran, the retired Director of Tamil Nadu Archaeological Department and who led the Heritage Walk and also identified this inscription along with Thiru Pulavar Se Rasu, of Thanjavur Tamil University.

But as per Dr Ramachandran this is a Nerisai venba - நேரிசை வெண்பா- The word "சிறந்தமைப்ப" to be read as "சீருந்தழைப்ப" என்பது தேமா புளிமா.  இறுதியில் குலவுக்கு பதில் குலம் என்பதே மலர் என்ற வாய்பாடு.

திருநிழலு மன்னுயிருஞ் சீருந்தழைப்ப

ஒரு நிழல் வெண்டிங்கள் போலோங்கி - ஒருநிழல்போல்

வாழியர் கோச்சோழன் வளங்காவிரி நாடன்

கோழியர் கோக்கண்டன் குலம்.

The Inscription - PC - Mr Durai Sundaram

Tamil Nadu Govt forest officials came along with us to show this inscription. It was a thrilling experience, since few hours before an elephant with its calf crossed that path. The fresh foot prints are shown to us. They also showed the water source point with a grinding pit and a stone structure ( sumai thanki ). It was told these structures existed since sangam period used by the Traders and General Public.

Ref:

1. An interview video with Mr Poongundran, who identified the inscription in Kadikai YouTube  Channel.

2. Kovai Mavatta kalvettukal published by Tamil Nadu Archaeological Department. 

LOCATION: GPS Co ordinates 10deg 54’11.2” N and 76 deg 54’10.4” E 

 The forest guard leads us

 Senganthal flower - Tamil Nadu State flower

  

 A Grinding pit believed to be used on the Peruvazhi

 A pond on the Rajakesari Peruvazhi

 A Sumaithangi - a dilapidated head load platform 

Elephant dung

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

Perur was once a paradise for the Pasupata sect of Saiva samayam. There were lot of mutts functioned 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 as 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 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 cow’s foot print 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 as  Pirava Puli and Irava Panai.

ARCHITECTURE:

It is believed that the main sanctum sanctorum was built during Karikal Chozha in 2^nd century and latter Artha 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 latter date around sanctum sanctorum. Kanaka Sabai is facing south in between 1^st  and 2^nd level Rajagopuram. The eight pillars has the beautiful sculptures. The Kalyana mandapa is in between Moolavar and Ambal sannidhi. Ambal sannadhi is facing east, consists of sanctum sanctorum, antarala, artha mandapam and maha mandapam. A Nandhi is in front of Maha mandapam. There is a separate bell tower in front of Yaga Salai.

 Adhisthanam  

  

HISTORY & INSCRIPTIONS

The temple had about 82 inscriptions of which 30 are recorded in Coimbatore Mavatta Kalvettukal, by Tamil Nadu Archaeological Department. These inscriptions belongs 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 as 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 the materials like jwellery, kasu was found destroyed, was reported to the King by the Maheswarar, Devakanmikan and Mandradis. They requested the King to compensate 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 the was established the utsavar of Sundarar and Paravai Nachiyar. A  land was gifted for 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 death of a person. It also records that Sundaran Anuthira Pallavarayan prays to give Victory against a war on  a war on Rajarajapuram.

   

The fragment inscriptions records the donation of Perur Village to celebrate Veera Pandian’s birth day,  Donation of grains for burning of perpetual lamps, Land for Pushpa yaga by Pattykovan who belongs to Vellala community.Donation of gold and paddy 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, 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 Noyyal river at Devichirai and Kolur and the water sharing first to the down stream 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.

 

                                                                   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 as 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 mukthi to Kamadhenu. Since Kamadhenu lived and worshiped Lord Shiva of this temple, Lord Shiva is called as 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 as  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 opened between 05.30 hrs to 13.00 hrs and 16.00 hrs to 21.00 hrs.

CONTACT DETAILS:

The land line 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 facility is available from many parts of the Coimbatore City.

Nearest Railway station is Coimbatore Junction.

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE

 Wood carvings images on the temple car

 Wood carvings images on the temple car

  Wood carvings images on the temple car

---OM SHIVAYA NAMA---