Kanchivaai Perur is the oldest Shiva shetra in Kongu desam.
It is on the bank of river Noiyal.
It is on the way to Chera kingdom via Veera Keralam.
Kovan Veerakeralm Puthur was the name given after Rajarajan's expedition on this area, now CBE.
This place is considered to be the head office for Shivasim in Kongu desam.
The historical events in life of Sundarar and King Cheramaan Perumal Nayanar are having specific relations with this Perur.
Pateehwaram
Legend says Patti the calf of Kamadenu worshipped this Linga and it is called Pateeshwaram.
Historically it is related to aayars - cow herds of western ghats of Veera Keralam.
Patti - groups of cows.
Patti people - aayar's kuladevatha is Patteeshwarar.
Devi is Pachai Nayaki - Mathangi.
The present temple is done by Achudha Appa Nayak [Madurai nayaks] in 16th century A.D.
Though separate Devaram hymns are not given Sundarar and Sekizhaar mentions in their hymns.
Two times Sundarar visited Perur.
From Avinashi he came here and saw Lord.
He was received by Cheramaan Perumal Nayanar here and then through Kovaipudhur route they reached Chera kingdom and then Kondungalore.
In second visit both Sundarar and Chera king from Thiruvaaroor came here gave discourses and left to Kondungalore and Sundarar shed his life.
The most speciality of this shetra is ''Chidhambaram of western Tamil nation'' - why?
In Chidhambaram the last hymn by Sundarar mentions that inside Kanaka Sabai the sacred most sanctum of Chidhambaram he saw Kaanchivaai Perur Lord.
The present Natarajar hall is being constructed by Achudha Appa nayak and one of our ancestor - dancer of this temple from Thiruvaaroor.
The uniqueness of the architecture is the red granite and moolasthanam katrali was Rajaraja's time.
The oldest charm can be still felt in prakarams and moolasthanam.
The carvings in Natarajar sabai pillars in 16 A.D adds to the greatness of temple.
Many Saiva sects have their muts here.
The place is still vibrating with Sundarar and his beloved friend Chera King's sacred talks and hymns and vibrations.
Devi is very unique and in standing posture like Meenakshi [Raja Mathangi] the energy for all wisdom, hence CBE is very famous for education.
Try to visit Kaanchivaai Perur.
Om Shivo hum
