Pariyur is a village located in the Gobichettipalayam taluk of the Erode district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is situated approximately 3 kilometers from Gobichettipalayam and is recognized primarily as a site of religious and historical significance within the Kongu Nadu region.
The village is most notable for the Pariyur Kondathu Kaliamman Temple, an ancient Hindu shrine dedicated to the goddess Kondathu Kaliamman, a form of Kali. The temple is constructed with black marble and features a prominent five-tier gopuram (entrance tower). The inner sanctum houses the deity, who is traditionally depicted in a seated posture. The temple is a significant pilgrimage site for the local population and serves as the Kula Deivam (family deity) for numerous clans in the surrounding districts.
In addition to the Kondathu Kaliamman Temple, the village contains two other significant religious structures:
- Amarapaneeswarar Temple: A temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, which features intricate stone carvings and is believed to date back several centuries.
- Adinarayana Perumal Temple: A shrine dedicated to Lord Vishnu, located in close proximity to the other major temples.
Pariyur hosts an annual festival during the Tamil month of Margazhi (falling between December and January). A central feature of this festival is the Kundam (fire-walking ceremony), where thousands of devotees walk across a bed of glowing embers as an act of devotion.
The village is part of an agricultural belt, with the surrounding landscape dominated by paddy fields, sugarcane plantations, and coconut groves, supported by the irrigation systems of the Bhavani River region.