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Amarapaneeswarar Temple, Pariyur
The Amarapaneeswarar Temple at Pariyur is a Shiva temple dating to about the 10th century CE, with its consort worshipped as Soundaranayaki Amman. Originally built during the Chola period, it received later additions from the Pandya, Hoysala and Mysore rulers, and today is rebuilt almost entirely in white marble. Maha Shivaratri and Pradosham are celebrated here with particular grandeur.
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Amarapaneeswarar Temple, Pariyur
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Plan Amarapaneeswarar Temple, Pariyur
Typeheritage
Nearest basePariyur
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Nearest town/basePariyur
DistrictErode
Place typeheritage
Time neededAbout an hour.
The Amarapaneeswarar Temple at Pariyur is a Shiva temple dating to about the 10th century CE, with its consort worshipped as Soundaranayaki Amman. Originally built during the Chola period, it received later additions from the Pandya, Hoysala and Mysore rulers, and today is rebuilt almost entirely in white marble. Maha Shivaratri and Pradosham are celebrated here with particular grandeur.
Amarapaneeswarar Temple, Pariyur is planned from Pariyur, one of the travel bases in Erode district. Use Pariyur for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
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Amarapaneeswarar Temple, Pariyur — at a glance
Timings6:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 4:00 - 8:30 PM
Best timeMaha Shivaratri (February-March); October to March
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Amarapaneeswarar Temple, Pariyur
About 8 km from Gobichettipalayam, close to the Kondathu Kaliamman Temple; nearest railhead Gobichettipalayam (~8 km); nearest airport Coimbatore (CJB) ~80 km
Can be visited together with the nearby Pariyur Kondathu Kaliamman Temple.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Pariyur or nearby in Erode, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel.
- If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
Timing
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
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When is the best time to visit Amarapaneeswarar Temple, Pariyur?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Amarapaneeswarar Temple, Pariyur?
Entry: Free. Timings: 6:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 4:00 - 8:30 PM. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Amarapaneeswarar Temple, Pariyur?
Base yourself in Pariyur or nearby in Erode, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel. If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
How much time do I need for Amarapaneeswarar Temple, Pariyur?
About an hour.
What else is near Amarapaneeswarar Temple, Pariyur?
Nearby you can pair Pariyur Kondathu Kaliamman Temple (220 m), Pavalamalai Muthukumaraswamy Temple (3.3 km), Kodiveri Dam (7.1 km), Kunderipallam Dam (13.6 km).
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