Located 6 km towards the west of Coimbatore on the , Perur Patteeswara Swamy Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Here the presiding deity is known as 'Patteeswarar' and his consort Goddess Parvati is known by the name 'Panchanayaki'. Perur temple is closely related to Shiva’s cosmic dance and the 'Swayambu Lingam' is the idol worshipped here. This ancient temple stands on the banks of the holy river Noyyal called 'Kanchi Manadi' by the locals is one of the best known Shivastalams of the Kongu region. The temple is also known by the name Arulmigu Patteswarar Thirukoil.

Perur temple is a unique blend of fine sculpture and exquisite architecture. There is a legend behind the construction of this temple. According to that, a calf of Kamadhenu while playing in the Arasu trees forest hit on a hard object and blood gushed out from it. Later a sacred ‘Siva Lingam’ was discovered from that place which led to built a temple here. The Garba graha, i.e the sanctum sanctorum that enshrine Lord shiva in the form of Shivalingam is believed to be  built by the Chola monarch, Karikala Cholan. Chola, Hoysala and Vijayanagara rulers have gave architectural contributions to this temple during their time in power. Images of Kamadhenu and Bhoga Shakti are enshrined in the walls of the sanctorum. The inner circumambulatory passage that surrounds the sanctum sanctorum has images of 63 Saivite saints, Sahasra Lingam, Bhairavar, Surya and Chandra.

The major attraction of the temple is the Kanaka Sabha or the ‘golden hall’, supposed to be built in the 17th century by the ruler Alagadri Nayaka of Madurai. It is exquisitely garnished with a gold plated statue of Nataraja showering blessings upon two sages namely Gowmuni and Pattimuni. The gopurams and pillars of the hall have beautifully carved out sculptures highlighting the Dravidian architecture.

At the entrance, the temple has prominent figures of the Indian soldiers. Holy palm tree Irava Panai (the deathless palm) and a holy Tamarind called Pirava Pule (the unborn Tamarind) can be seen within the temple compound. Pilgrim from all over visit this temple to pay homage to their ancestors, as it is believed that after about 144 days the mortal remains of the dead turn in to white stones. On the bank of the temple tank, there are two additional temples to Shiva and one of these temple is known as Arasambalavaanar temple. Besides these, there are also shrines dedicated to Bhairavar and Nataraja.

Perur temple celebrates the festival 'Panguni Uthiram'  in its full spirit during the month of March. The annual temple festival is celebrated in the tamil month of Pankuni. During September, Perur Natyanjali dance festival is held where dance programs by leading artistes are hosted within the precincts of the temple. Chitrai (Tamil New Year), Aadi (Pooram and Ammavasai), Purattasi (Navarathri), Ayppasi (Soora Samharam), Karthigai (ThiruKarthigai), Margazhi (Aarudra Dharisanam), Panguni (Uthram) are some of the auspicious occasions celebrated in the temple.

The temple is kept open for worship from 05.00AM to 12.00 PM and 03.00 PM to 08.00 PM.
Contact Address : 
Arulmigu Patteswarar Thirukoil
Siruvani Main Road, Perur, Coimbatore - 641 010
Phone: 0422 2607991