Patteeswarar, Perur

Kanaka Sabhai dance sculptures near Coimbatore.

दर्शन महत्व: Art close-ups for anyone who loved Chidambaram’s dance theme.

यात्रा का सर्वश्रेष्ठ समय: Nov–Feb

History

Patteeswarar at Perur, Coimbatore, is a Kongu Chola-era Shiva temple famous for the Kanaka Sabhai dance sculptures. Nataraja’s golden hall here is compared by devotees to Chidambaram on a more intimate scale.

Legends

• Kamadhenu is said to have worshipped the lingam, giving Patteswarar his name (pattee = cow).
• The sculpted dance of Shiva teaches nadi and karana to those who look slowly.