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Perur Patteeswarar Temple – Timings, Darshan & Seva Booking
Where Shiva appeared to the celestial cow Kamadhenu. Today’s darshan timings, pooja schedule, seva ticket prices and festival days for Perur Patteeswarar Temple, Coimbatore, from the official HR&CE temple portal.
Lord Patteeswarar (Shiva) with Goddess Pachainayagi
- 6:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- 4 daily poojas
- Sevas from ₹3
Tickets are booked on the government HR&CE portal, which opens in a new tab. If the portal is down, that tab waits and opens it as soon as it’s back.
Right now at the temple
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About Perur Patteeswarar Temple
Perur Patteeswarar Temple, on the Siruvani road at the edge of Coimbatore, is among the best known shrines of the Kongu region. Shiva is worshipped as Patteeswarar, a self-manifest square lingam, with the goddess Pachainayagi. The story goes that Kamadhenu, the wish-granting cow, came to this pipal forest to pray; her calf’s hoof caught in an anthill, and when she struck the mound with her horn to free it, blood flowed and the lingam was found. Devotees still point to the hoof and horn marks on it.
In the Kongu dialect a cattle shed is a patti, which gave the Lord his name. The sanctum is credited to Karikala Chola, the saint Appar visited and sang of it in his Thevaram, Kongu Chola kings added the halls in the 11th–13th centuries, and in the Nayak period Alagadri Nayakar built the richly carved Kanaka Sabha. Shiva is said to have danced here for Brahma, Vishnu, Kali and sage Galava on Panguni Uthiram — which is why Perur is also called Melai Chidambaram.
- Self-manifest square lingam marked by Kamadhenu’s hoof and horn
- Kanaka Sabha, a carved Nayak-era hall for the dancing Shiva
- Panguni Uthiram, the day of Shiva’s dance, is the key festival
- Five sacred waters, among them the Kanchimanadhi river
Temple Timings
Time at the temple (India)
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- Open for darshan
- Darshan paused
- Pooja
The ring shows the AM (midnight to noon) hours.
Open for darshan
- 6:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Nadai closed
- 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Darshan runs 6 AM–1 PM and 4 PM–9 PM.
- In Margazhi the temple opens at 3:30 AM, closing at 12:30 PM and again at 8 PM.
- The temple handles weddings — marriage registration, photo and video fees are listed on the portal.
Daily Pooja Schedule
4 poojas are performed every day. Times are India time and change on festival days.
7:30 AM
to 8:00 AM
Kalasandhi Pooja
11:00 AM
to 11:30 AM
Uchikala Pooja
4:30 PM
to 5:00 PM
Sayaratchai Pooja
8:00 PM
to 8:30 PM
Arthajama Pooja
Seva & Darshan Tickets
All sevas on HR&CEFees for booking online on the Tamil Nadu HR&CE portal. Tickets are issued by the temple; Trypdeals does not sell them.
Archanai
1 person per ticket
During darshan hours
₹3
BookMarriage form application fee
Other · 1 person per ticket
During darshan hours
₹5
BookSpecial Entrance
Special darshan · 1 person per ticket
During darshan hours
₹20
Book63 Nayanmarkal Guru Pooja
Pooja · 1 person per ticket
During darshan hours
₹100
BookMarriage Photo
Other · 1 person per ticket
During darshan hours
₹200
BookSri Natarajar Abhishekam
Abhishekam · 1 person per ticket
During darshan hours
₹250
BookMarriage Video
Other · 1 person per ticket
During darshan hours
₹300
BookThirumana Sanru
Other · 1 person per ticket
During darshan hours
₹500
BookAbhisheka Kattanam
Pooja · 1 person per ticket
During darshan hours
₹2,000
Book
Gopurams & Temple Tanks
Towers drawn to scale by height; shapes are illustrative.
Shrines inside
- Vinayagar
- Shanmugar
- Navaghram
- Suriyan
- Chandran
- Arupathu Muvar
- Ulpiragahara Vinayagar
- Sabtha Lingam
- Dhatchinamoorthi
- Sandikeeshwarar
- Bairavar
- Kanni Mula Vinayagar
- Kasi Vishwanathar
- Kasi Vishalatchi
- Sandeekeshwari
- Durgai amman
- Nanthi Mandapam
- Pachainayagi amman
- Dhandayuthapani
- Nadarajar
- Varatharajar shanathi
Dress Code & Facilities
Wear
- Men: dhoti or veshti, or trousers with a shirt
- Women: saree, half-saree, or salwar with dupatta
Avoid
- Shorts and sleeveless tops
- Leather items near the sanctum
- Footwear — leave it at the free stands outside
Facilities
- RO drinking waterTemple Outside
- Free footwear standRajagopuram Entrance
- ParkingRajagopuram Entrance
- Battery carTemple Office
- LibraryTemple Office
- WheelchairsTemple Office
- Toilets
- Prasadam by postTemple Office
- Wooden temple carFront of the Temple Maithanam
- Feeding room for mothersTemple inside
- ThulabharamTemple inside
- BathroomsTemple Outside
How to Reach
13/3, Siruvani Main Road, Perur, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641010 Get directions
- Government Medical College HospitalHospital7 km
- PerurRailway station7 km
- Coimbatore AirportAirport25 km
History
Through the centuries
10th century onwards
Chola-period inscriptions — 46 in the main temple, 5 in Azhagiya Chitrambalam and 2 in Thenkailayam — describe kings’ rule, farming, water management, coins, ornaments and festivals.
Nayak period
The great carved figures of the Kanaka Sabha are made.
2025
Kumbabhishekam on 10 February 2025.
Temple at a Glance
- Sthala tree
- Panneer tree
- Holy river
- Noyyal, called Kanchimanadhi in the Perur Puranam
- Inscriptions
- 53 across the main temple and its two sub-shrines
- Last Kumbabhishekam
- 10 February 2025
Art & Architecture
Halls, sculptures and paintings worth seeking out inside the temple.
- Urdhva ThandavarNayak periodShiva dancing with one leg raised to his head, sixteen arms and a fine crown — his winning pose in the dance contest with Kali.
- Alankattu KaliFacing the dancerThe goddess who lost that contest.
- Narthana GanapathiNayak periodAn eight-armed Ganesha dancing on his mouse, balanced on one foot.
- ArumugarNayak periodMurugan on his peacock with five visible faces and twelve arms — the sixth face is to be seen in meditation.
- Agni VeerabhadraNayak periodShiva’s fierce form sent to destroy Daksha’s sacrifice.
Customs & Rituals
Piravaneri Thalam
A place of liberation: the seeds of its “pirava puli” tamarind are said never to sprout, and those who die here are said to hear “Om Namah Shivaya”.
Rites by the Noyyal
Families perform rites for their ancestors on the river bank, and holy ash from the Brahma Kundam (Thiruneer Medu) is given at the riverside Pillaiyar temple.
Roman coins
The Archaeological Survey has found Roman coins on the riverside — a sign of the place’s ancient trade.
Temple Animals & Services
- 1Kalyani, the temple elephantAs on 24 September 2020Cared for at the temple with two mahouts.
Online Booking Rules
How seva and darshan booking works on the HR&CE portal — worth reading before you pay.
- 1Book only on the official portalDarshan and seva tickets are sold on the Tamil Nadu HR&CE portal. Many temples offer free darshan slots; paid tickets are priced by each temple.
- 2A government ID for every personEach devotee on the ticket needs a government ID number at booking — Aadhaar, Voter ID, PAN, ration card or driving licence.
- 3One ID, one booking at a timeThe same ID cannot be used again until a gap set by the temple has passed. If a booking fails, the ID is released and can be used straight away.
- 4Your e-ticketA confirmed booking produces a PDF e-ticket to download; it is also sent to the email and mobile number you give. The portal’s “e-Ticket Verification” page lets you check a booking and download the ticket again.
- 5If a payment is stuckA pending payment usually settles within 10 to 30 minutes — the portal re-checks with the bank on its own. If money was debited but the booking failed, the bank refunds it in 3–5 working days.
- 6Paid bookings are finalPaid tickets cannot be cancelled or refunded, so check the date and slot before paying.
- 7Ticket won’t open?On older Android phones the PDF sometimes won’t display — download it and open it in an up-to-date PDF reader.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Perur Patteeswarar Temple timings?
Perur Patteeswarar Temple is open 6:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM; the nadai is closed 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Timings change on festival days.
What is the daily pooja schedule at Perur Patteeswarar Temple?
4 poojas are held every day, starting with Kalasandhi Pooja at 7:30 AM – 8:00 AM and ending with Arthajama Pooja at 8:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
How much is the special darshan ticket?
Special Entrance: ₹20. Tickets are sold on the official HR&CE portal and at the temple counter.
Can I book sevas at Perur Patteeswarar Temple online?
Yes — 9 sevas, from ₹3, can be booked on the Tamil Nadu HR&CE portal. Each seva above links to its official booking page.
What is the dress code?
Traditional dress is expected: dhoti or pants with a shirt for men, and saree, half-saree or salwar with dupatta for women. Shorts and sleeveless tops are not allowed.
When was the last Kumbabhishekam at Perur Patteeswarar Temple?
The latest Kumbabhishekam (re-consecration) of Perur Patteeswarar Temple was held on 10 February 2025.
What ID do I need to book darshan online?
Every person on the ticket needs a government ID number at booking — Aadhaar, Voter ID, PAN, ration card or driving licence. The same ID can be used again only after a gap set by the temple.
Can I cancel a paid seva or darshan ticket?
No. Paid bookings on the HR&CE portal are final and cannot be cancelled or refunded. If money was debited but the booking failed, the bank refunds it within 3–5 working days.
Timings, pooja schedule, fees and festival days come from the official Tamil Nadu HR&CE Thirukoil portal and are refreshed daily (last update 9 Oct 2026). They change on festival days — please confirm on the official temple page before you travel.