12th October 2019.
The visit to this temple was a part of Kongu Heritage Walk, organized by Chozha Mandala Varalatru Thedal Kuzhu on 12th and 13th 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 Koyamuththur 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 Pasupatha 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 Vaipu sthalam and hymn was sung by Sundarar. Arunagiri Nathar has sung Thirupukazh 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 deepasthambam, 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. Balipedam, Dwajasthambam and Nandhi are before second level 3 tier Rajagopuram. The moolavar is of swayambu 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 Subramaniyar, Cheraman Perumal, Sundarar, Bhairavar, Chandran, Suryan, Viswanathar, Visalakshi, Murugan, Natarajar, Anjaneyar, Mahavishnu as Varadharaja Perumal, Durgai Amman, Navagrahas, Khedhar Eswarar, Madheswaran, Siddhar Pedam, Manonmani Ambal, Somaskandar and Ambal Sannadhi. Sri Pachainayaki Amman is in a separate temple like sannadhi.
Kanaka Sabai is on the right side in between two Rajagopurams. The Pillars has the statues/ sculptures of Agniveerapathira Swami, Agora Veerapathirar, Alankattu Kali Amman, Nirutha Ganapathy, Pichadanar, Arumugar, Oorthuva Tandava Murthi and Gajasamharamurthi.
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 2nd century and latter Arthamandapam and mandapam were added during Rajaraja Chozha Period. The kanaka Saba was added by Madurai Nayak King Alagadri Nayak in 17th Century. The temple also had the contributions of Pandyas, Hoysalas, Vijayanagaras, Madurai Nayaks, Tippu Sultan and Britishers.
The main sanctum sanctorum consists of Sanctum Sanctorum, Antarala, Arthamandapam, Maha mandapam, Mukha mandapam. A mandapa was built at a latter date around sanctum sanctorum. Kanaka Sabai is facing south in between 1st and 2nd level Rajagopuram. The eight pillars has the beautiful sculptures. The Kalyana mandapa is in between Moolavar and Ambal sannadhi. Ambal sannadhi is facing east, consists of sanctum sanctorum, antarala, arthamandapam and mahamandapam. A Nandhi is in front of Mahamandapam. There is a separate bell tower in front of Yaga Salai.
HISTORY & INSCRIPTIONS
The temple had about 82 inscriptions of which 30 are recorded in Coimbatore Mavatta Kalvettukkal, by Tamil Nadu Archaeological Department. These inscriptions belongs to, Kongu Chozhas, Veerarajendran (1222, 1223, 1236AD), Vikrama Chozha-II ( 1259AD), Vikrama Chozha ( 1294AD), Kongu Pandya Veera Pandyan ( 13th Century ), Veerakeralar Karikala Chozhan ( 13th century ), Hoysala King Veera Vallalan ( 13th - 14th Century ) and Kemba Nayak ( 16th Century ).
As per the inscriptions Lord Shiva was called as Thiruvanpatteeswarar, Thiruvanpatti Udayar, Thiruvanpattiyaludayar, There is a mention of Idangai Nayakeeswarar Koyil (அழகிய திருச்சிற்றம்பலம் ), Perur Aludayar Idangai Nayaka Eswaramudayar and Thenkayilayamudayar.
The inscriptions speaks about Donation of Land in lieu of the damaged ornaments of the treasury, burning of Santhya Deepam, installation of Sundarar & Paravai Nachiyar idols and naivedyam, donation of burning of Santhya lamp by a Thondai mandala merchant, mentions of Kadathur war and a death of a person’s name, Donation of a Pillar, Achu for Naivedyam, Donation of Land, donation of Perur Village to celebrate Veera Pandyan’s birth day, Donation of grains for burning of perpetual lamps, Land for Pushpa yaga, Donation of gold and paddy given for the interest, establishment of Thiru madam ( Perumal Madam, Samakkattar Madam, etc,. ), Donation of Villages Kil Malayur and Palakaipuzhai, donation of taxes received from Palakaipuzhai to this temple, Mantrattu lands ( who governed are called Manradiyars ), 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.
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 Bhratha Natyam, Natyanchali is conducted every year.
Vaikasi Visakam, 63 Nayanmars Guru Poojas, Vijayadhasami, Tamil New Year, Karthikai Deepam, Thiruvenbavai urchavam, Thaipoosam, Annual 10 days, Markazhi 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 Dantava dharshan 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.
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: CLICK HERE
Wood carvings images on the temple car
Wood carvings images on the temple car
Wood carvings images on the temple car
Adhisthanam
Inscriptions
Inscriptions
---OM SHIVAYA NAMA---
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