Saturday, October 3, 2015

Arulmigu Koniamman Temple, Coimbatore


Arulmigu Koniamman Temple
Arulmigu Koniamman Temple is located in Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu. Goddess Shakti Amman is the presiding deity here in the divine form of Arulmigu Koniamman.
Arulmigu koniamman swamy temple is situated in Coimbatore in Big Bazaar Street Town hall. The temple is situated in the centre of the Coimbatore town. The history of the temple and the divinity goes once again to 13th Century A.D.

The main festivals of koniamman temple are Ther festival; Pouchattu, Akinichatti, Thiruvillakku Pooja, Theppam Urchavam and Vasantha Vizha are some of the major festivals held in this temple. Koniamman Temple is the one of the ancient temple in Coimbatore
History
In the past Tamilnadu was divided, Cheranadu, Cholanadu, Pandiya nadu, Kongunadu & Thondai nadu. Today’s Coimbatore District, Nilgiris District, Erode District, Salem District, Karur District and Palani Taluk were called Kongu nadu.
The city of Coimbatore which is proudly named as the "Manchester of South" India has its cultural and religious heritage. The word Kongu nadu itself denotes the composition of temples in the region. Koniamman temple and Dhandumariamman temple are considered as two eyes of the city Coimbatore. The history of the temple and deity dates back to 13th century A.C.

Arulmigu Koniamman Temple was built by Covan, a leader of Irula group 600 years ago. The village was called as Covanputhur during that period later on changed as Coimbatore. A fort was built later around the Koniamman Temple by Illangosar tribe fearing the invasion of Cheras. They built the temple of Goddess Koniamman to guard this fort. The temple was renovated by the king of Mysore dynasty later and consecrated Goddess Koniamman.
Goddess Koniamman is giving darshan in the form of Mahishasuramardhini. She holds trident, Udukkai, sword, conch, scull, fire, discus, bell in her eight hands. Navagrahas are installed with their consorts in the right side of the main shrine. The other deities behind the sanctum sanctorum are Lord Panchamuga Vinayagar, Lord Muruga with His consorts Goddess Valli and Deivanai. Abhisheka Theertham of this temple is to be considered as a boon for ill-affected people. There are Neem, Vilwa, Nagalingam and Arasamaram as holy trees in the temple.

Poojas and Festivals
The Temple is kept opened from 6.00 A.M. to 12.30 P.M. in the morning and from 4.00 P.M. to 9.00 P.M. in the evening.
All the daily rituals are performed in the temple. Oonjal festival is celebrated during Aadi month (July-August). The annual festival of this temple starts in the Tamil month Masi which is celebrated for 14 days. The annual car festival is considered to be one of the most important festivals here.
14 day festival in Masi (February-March), All Tamil months, Poornima, Fridays in Aadi month (July-August), Fridays in Thai month (January-February), Navarathri during September-October, Dhanur Pujas in Margazhi (December-January), Pongal almost falling on January 14 each year, and Deepavali in October-November are the festivals celebrated in the temple.
Contact
 Arulmigu Koniamman Temple,
Big Bazaar Street, Coimbatore,
Tamil Nadu - 641 001
Phone: +91-422- 2396 821, 2390 150
Landmark: Temple is located near Police Commissioner Office.
Connectivity
By Bus: Buses are available from all places in Tamil Nadu to Coimbatore which is 2 km away from the temple. Local buses run from here to visit the temple.
By Train: Nearest railway station is Coimbatore Junction which is 1 km away.
By Flight: Nearest airport is Coimbatore Airport which is 5 km away. Bus and taxi services are available to access the temple.