Perur Pateeswarar Temple
Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu
Perur Pateeswarar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Perur, in western part of Coimbatore in state of Tamil Nadu in India. The temple was built by Karikala Chola in 2nd century CE. The temple is located on the bank of the Noyyal River and has been patronized by poets like Arunagirinathar and Kachiappa Munivar. Patteeswarar (Shiva) is the presiding deity of this temple together with his consort Pachainayaki (Parvati). The main deity is a Swayambu Lingam.
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Where it is
Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu. Open in Google Maps
How to reach
- By train: nearest station Coimbatore Junction (CBE), about 8 km by road.
- By air: Coimbatore Airport (CJB), about 19 km by road.
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