Pariyur

Pariyur is a panchayat village located near Gobichettipalayam in Erode District of Tamil Nadu state, India.

Arulmigu Kondathu Kaliamman is a powerful Goddess who was the deity responsible for the prosperity of the country ruled by Pari.

She is considered an aspect of the mother Goddess Parvati, consort of Lord Siva.

[3] The temple itself is built completely of white marble and there are separate shrines dedicated to warlord Karthikeya with his wives Deivayanai and Valli, Ganesha known as Anukkai Vinayakar, Nandi, the vehicle of Lord Shiva.

The main Gopuram of the temple depicts the scene of narration of Bhagavad Gita, the holy book of Hindus.

All Saivite, Koumaram and other Hindu festivals are celebrated at the temple, especially Thai Poosam, Panguni Uthiram and Skanda Sashti.

By rail, reach Erode (40 km) and then travel by road via Gobichettipalayam or Anthiyur.

This table gives the distance from major cities: Because of cultural and religious importance, people prefer Pariyur for weddings.