Perur Pateeswarar Temple
16 people recommendvia r/Coimbatore·16 comments quoted below
What people say, in short
Perur Pateeswarar Temple is one of the temples people recommend most around Coimbatore, with many commenters suggesting it as a must-visit, particularly for its ancient architecture. One visitor says it is usually free of crowds, making it a calm place to relax or even sketch, and another suggests going on a weekday for fewer crowds. A commenter notes it may feel a bit far from the city depending on where you are staying, and several say it is easy to combine with other stops since it lies in the same direction as Isha Foundation.
Address
Patteeswarar Temple Perur, 28, Siruvani Main Rd, Perur, Tamil Nadu 641010, India
At a glance
- Best for
- Architecture
- Known for
- Ancient Chola era architecture
- Crowds
- Quiet
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
A must-visit for architecture; weekdays have fewer crowds.
Recommends Perur temple for its spirit, along with Marudhamalai.
Recommends it.
Suggests the roughly 1000-year-old Perur temple as something to see in Coimbatore.
Great architecture, usually free of crowds, good to relax or sketch; Chola and Vijayanagara-era structures.
Suggests stopping at Perur temple while heading to Adiyogi, and notes regular buses run from Gandhipuram.
Recommends visiting Perur Patteeswarar Temple instead of Isha.
Notes it is quite old.
Suggests trying this temple as the next place to visit.
Says Perur is on the same route as Isha, easy to combine in one trip.
Simply recommends Perur Patteshwarar.
Describes it as ancient and amazing, a beautiful historic temple.
Calls it a go-to place.
Suggests visiting Perur temple before attending the Isha event.
Suggests adding it on day two since it is en route.
Lists it among the worthwhile places to visit on a religious trip.
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Last verified 18/10/2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.