Perur is a small town which is situated just 7 kilometer away from the city of Coimbatore.This temple is of great importance as it isconsidered as one of the seven Kongu Sivalayams. However, the significance of the Perur temple can be founded in the poetic creations of Arunagiri Nather and Kachiappa Munivar. Dedicated to Lord Shiva the outer buildings of the temple were built by Karikala Cholan which was a ruler of Madurai in the 17th century. The inner shrine has been made in the earlier period.

The presiding deity is Shiva and the 'Swayambu Lingam' is the idol worshipped here. This sanctum is the joint effort of the  Chola,  Hoysala  and Vijayanagara rulers during their reign. The greatest attraction of the temple is the 'Kanaka Saba' or the golden hall which is adorned by a gold plated statue of Nataraja bestowing blessings upon the two sages - Gowmuni and Pattimuni. The gopurams and pillars of the hall are exquisitely carved out sculptures highlighting Dravidian architecture.The significance of Perur temple in earlier days are unfolded in the poetic creations of Arunagiri Nather and Kachiappa Munivar. The temple stands on the banks of the holy river Noyyal called 'Kanchi Manadi' by the locals. Pilgrims from all over visit this spot to pay homage to their ancestors. It is believed that the mortal remains of the dead turn into white stones after about 144 days.