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Perur Patteeswaraswamy Temple is the most popular temple of Coimbatore. Located at 7 km west of Coimbatore near river Noyyal this temple is built by Karikala Cholan-a ruler of Chola Empire.

The origin of the temple goes back to pre Christian era. The innermost shrine is build by Karikala Cholan while Chola rulers of 11 th to 13 th century made several endowments to the temple.

Perur Patteeswaraswamy Temple structure also contains contributions of the Hoysalas and the Vijaynagar rulers.

Temple Perur Patteeswaraswamy - The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Shiva as Patteeswarar and his consort Pachai Nayaki, worshipped in the form of “ Swayambu Lingam ”.

This temple is also known by the name of Mel Chidambaram.

Beside of its perfect location the main attraction of the temple is the ‘ Kanaka Saba' or the golden hall.

A gold plated statue of Nataraja giving blessings to two sagas- Gowmuni and Pattimuni adorns hall.

Coimbatore Patteeswaraswamy temple also comprises of several impressive towers and mandapams.

Temple Perur Patteeswaraswamy - The roof of the temple has a series of stone chains that give a different character to the temple. Besides of these temple also has ten pillars that have magnificent carvings of the various manifestations of Shiva.

Coimbatore Patteeswaraswamy temple complex also contain other temples dedicated to various deities. The magnificent Pattivinayakar temple is dedicated to Lord Ganesha.

The other attractive temple of the complex is the Arasambalavanar temple dedicated to Shiva. The North and South Kailasam temples guard the two directions of the main temple.

Panguni Uthiram festival held in the month of March is the only festival associated with the rituals of this temple.

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The historic Patteeswarar temple at Perur is one of the best known Shivastalams of the Kongu region. Perur is a small town situated about 6 km from Coimbatore.   The outer buildings of the temple were built by rulers of Madurai in the 17th century but the inner shrine is much older. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva.

One of the remarkable features here is the figure of a sepoy (Indian soldier) loading a musket carved on the base of the pillar near the entrance, wearing identical dress to that of the Aurangzeb's soldiers.

Perur Patteeswaraswamy Temple Coimbatore - The Temple is Located on a hillock about 12 km from Coimbatore Railway Station,  The word "Marudhachalapathy" or "Maruthamalai Andavar" means Master of Hills, abounding in Marudha trees. The name has also a legendary origin.

A Siddha, overcome by excessive thirst and tiredness, sought shelter under the shade of a Marudha tree and prayed to the mercy of the Lord Muruga for a shower of water, which sprang at once as though by a miracle from beneath the tree!

As water gushed out from the roots of the marudha tree, the Siddha leaped in joy, glorifying Muruga as the Lord of "Marudha" and "Jalam" (water) with the passage of time, "Marudhajalapathi" became "Marudhachalapathy".  Thai Poosam and Tirukarthigai festivals are celebrated with great pomp and gaiety at this temple.

Dhyanalinga  This is the largest lingam in the world and it is located in the foothhills of the Velliangiri mountain about 30 kms from Coimbatore.

The lingam is a single black granite stone 13 ft.9 inches in height and it has with seven copper rings embedded in it, corresponding to the seven charkas that is believed to govern the human body. The Avudaiyar or its base is made from a single white granite stone 9 ft in diameter and is in the form of a seven headed coiled snake.

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