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Foundation YearSthala TreeTheerthamRathamArchitectureOther Speciality
- Sthala PuranReligious importance
This is an ancient Institution of pre-historic age. It is a Saiva Shrine with a swaymbumoorthi. The Sthala Puranam states that when the calf of Kamadhenu was playing in the forest of Arasu trees (Pippilaranya) its leg got plunged into a hard object imbedded inside the earth, from which blood gushed out. It was then discovered that the object was nothing but a sacred Siva Linga. Later on a temple came to be built over the Moolasthanam which attracted large concourse of people throughout the land. The place became Vaippu Sthalam in Siva Lore since it was sanctified by St.Apperr and by St. Sundarar in their `Thevarams`. In this holy place lord shiva appeared for Sundaramoorthi Nayanar and blessed him.
The Kanakasabai or the Golden Hall of dance has beautiful form of Nataraja the dancing posture which he manifested to the Rishis-Gomuni and Pattimuni. The Brahmma, Vishnu, Kalavamuni and Dhurga did tapas in this place to see the dance of Patteeswara. In this holy place Patteeswara danced with Parvathi for the above saints. Which is called Ananda Thandavam.
This temple is having the specialty of Moorthi, Thalam and Theertham, everything has its peculiarity .
Moorthi
In the holy place moorthi Sri Patteeswarar is Swayambu it means growing self, not installed by anyone . The Swayambu Lingam has square shaped and square Aavudaiyar. Lord siva appeared in this Linga and blessed the Kamadhenu which was in the cattle shed. So lord siva got the name Sri Patteeswara. In this Kongu Nadu the cattle shed is called as Patti.
Thalam
This Thalam was called in So many names in ancient days. Those are called
1) Aathipuri, 2) Pattipuri, 3) Dhenupuri, 4) Thavasidhipuram, 5) Pipilaranyam, 6) Melai Chithamparam, 7) Melai Sivapuri, 8) Dhatchina Kasi, 9) Piravaneri thalam, 10) Pathipuram,
11) Gnanapuram, 13) Vanmeekapuram, 14) Merupuram, 15) Pasupathipuram,
16) Gurukshethiram and 17) now its called Perur
Theertham
In Perur so many theerthams was noted in the Puranam. Now a days we seen very few those are 1) Sirunga Theertham, 2) Brahmma theertham, 3) Sakkara theertham, 4) Kundikai theertham, 5) Kanjimaanathi. Those theerthams has its specialties which cure the dieses of the mind and body.
Thalapuranam
Ones it was in Sanskrit or Samaskirutham. The name of puranam is called Aathipuri Mahathmiyam. It was written in tamil by Sri Katchiyappar Munivar. Who came from Thiruvavaduthurai, was a scholar in Sanskrit and tamil. Thalapuranam having 36 Padalam. Its means that parts.
Related Temple or sub temples
1. Arulmigu Pattivinayagar Temple
2. Arulmigu Arasambavanar Temple
3. Arulmigu Vadakailayanathar Temple
4. Arulmigu Thekailayanathar Temple
5. Arulmigu Alagiya chitrambalanathar Temple
6. Arulmigu Matheswarar Temple
7. Arulmigu Keetharieswarar Temple
8. Arulmigu Aatru Vinayagar Temple
9. Arulmigu Aanjaneyar Temple
10. Arulmigu Anumantharayar Temple
11. Arulmigu Kattu perumal Temple
12. Arulmigu Aathimoorkkamman Temple
13. Arulmigu Angalamman Temple
14. Arulmigu Masaniamman Temple
Historical Importance
The temple Karpagraha was build by Karikarchola in ancient days. In the six century Saint Apper seems to have visited the place since it is mentioned in his `Thevaram` In the early eighth century. A Pandiyan invaded Perur and built a Vishnu temple. In the nineth century, Saint Sundarar visisted the temple and immortalised it in `Thevaran ` In the Kongu Chola Period (11th to 13th centuries) a Mantapa and Mahamantapa were built and used for inscription, numerous gifts to the temple. In the 14th and 15th centuries,Koisala and Vijayanagar Kings gave endowments. In the 16th 17th centuries Vijayanagar and Nayaka kings made additions famous Kanaka Sabhai was built by Alagadri Nayak of Madurai 17th century. TippuSultan Mysore attached half of the Inames of the temple in the 18th century. Later on, the East India Company restored it to the temple. The Swami and Amman Temples were renolvated in the middle of the 18th century and later on, the mantab of 63 Saints was built in the 20th century. The Kalyana mantapam and the front mantapam were built and the gopuram was repaired. Historically, the surroundings of Perur date back to the Roman period as a Tresure Trove of Roman coins were discovered here. Kistavans were also found in the fields on the river known as Pandavar kuli.
Cultural Importance
This ancient place has produced apart from the `Thevarans` very fine literary and historical composititons. `Cholan`s Poorva Pattayam` deals with the origin of the temple and gives an account of the folk-lore of the place . Saiva Literary pieces form the next instalment of poetry. The inscriptions, ranging for a few centuries give valuable information about the customs and manners that existed a thousand years ago. The `Thiruppugal` pieces of ArunagiriNathar give an account of the temples five centuries ago. The `Perur Puranam` of the Poet Kachiyappaa Munivar is a high literary poem. The numerous poems by various poets form the final collection of Literature about Perur. In the later period saint Santhalingar prayed lord Patteeswara lived in perur.
- ArchitectureRajagopuramWhite Tower
Tower Name - Rajagopuram
No.of Kalasam - 5
Lightning Arrester - Yes
Tower Description - Rajagopuram 250 years old. Five tires Rajagopuram Five Vimana Kalasam and Water based colored statues in this Rajagopuram
Sri Patteeswarar TowerTower Name - White Tower
No.of Kalasam - 3
Lightning Arrester - No
Tower Description - White tower is square shape with 3 Kalasham at the top and 3 tiers. in ancient days used to paint with White wash. it is called White Tower.
Sri Pachainayagi VimanamTower Name - Sri Patteeswarar Tower
Lightning Arrester - No
Tower Description - Sri Patteeswarar Tower is Square Shape wth One kalasam. Water based panjavarana painting applied in this tower.
Sri Baladhandayuthabani Sannathi vimanamTower Name - Sri Pachainayagi Vimanam
Lightning Arrester - No
Tower Description - Sri pachainayagi amman vimanam is Square type. Water based Panjavarana Painting applied statues and one kalasham in this tower
Sri Nadarajar Sannathi vimanamTower Name - Sri Baladhandayuthabani Sannathi vimanam
Lightning Arrester - No
Tower Description - Sri Baladhandayuthabani Sannathi vimanam Round Shape. Water based Panjavarana Painting applied statues and One kalasam fixed.
Sri Vinayagar towerTower Name - Sri Nadarajar Sannathi vimanam
Constructor Name - Alagadri Nayak of Madurai
Lightning Arrester - No
Tower Description - Sri Nadarajar Sannathi vimanam Round shape. Water based Panjavarana Painting applied statues and One Kalasham in this tower
Sri Shanmugar Sannathi vimanamTower Name - Sri Vinayagar tower
Lightning Arrester - No
Tower Description - Sri Vinayagar tower Round shape. Water based Panjavarana Painting applied statues and one kalasham in this tower
Tower Name - Sri Shanmugar Sannathi vimanam
Lightning Arrester - No
Tower Description - Sri Shanmugar Sannathi vimanam Round Shape. Water based Panjavarana Painting applied in this tower
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