Patteeswarar Temple – Perur

Patteeswarar Temple
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Travel for 9kms from the city center to reach the famous Perur Pateeswarar Temple aka Arulmigu Patteeswarar Swamy Temple, dedicated to Lord Patteeswarar. The temple has great religious and historical importance. It sees the devotees from over the country visiting to offer their prayers to the lord. The temple is also popular as holy shrine worshipping Lord Nataraj. The temple’s ancient artwork, paintings, sculptures, and carvings attract lots of tourists and art lovers to appraise its beauty. The temple holds the prestige of being one of the biggest temples of the city.

The idol of Lord Patteeswarar is a unique one, as it shows a scar on his head that was believed to be given by Kamdhenu. The temple also preserves her footprint. The Chola rulers during 11th to 13th Century AD made huge donations towards the temple. The Ardha Mandapa and Mahamandapa hold the details of the donations in the form of inscription. The places nearby that are worth visiting- Karaimadai Ranganathar Temple, Maradamulai Temple, Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Kovai Kutralam Falls, Black Thunder Theme Park, Eachanari Vinaynagar Temple, Marudhamalai Hill Temple, Gedee Car Museum, Velingiri Hill Temple, Sri Kari Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Kodissia Trade Fair Complex

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Opening Details

Monday

04:30 to 21:00

Tuesday

04:30 to 21:00

Wednesday

04:30 to 21:00

Thursday

04:30 to 21:00

Friday

04:30 to 21:00

Saturday

04:30 to 21:00

Sunday

04:30 to 21:00

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