Eachanari Vinayagar
Temple
Eachanari Vinayagar Temple is a temple dedicated to Hindu god Vinayagar, situated near Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The temple is situated
about 12 km from the city of Coimbatore on NH 209. Vinayaga Chathurthi is celebrated at this temple with pomp and
pride. And his birth day falls on the Avani month of Tamil (August –
September).
This temple has a history that dates back to 1500 A.D. The last
Kumbabishekam was conducted 18 years back in the year 1990. Ganesh Chathurthi
is celebrated here for ten days with huge many thronging this temple from all
over the state.
The temple will be open from 5 am to 10 pm. The whole family can
take part in the special offerings on special days like Chathurthi, Amavasya,
Poornima and Karthika. Though open on all days throughout the year, the
best time to visit the Eachanari Vinayagar Temple is during the Hindu festivals
like Vinayaka Chathurthi, Thaipusam, Saraswathi Pooja, Deepavali, Tamil New
Year Day and Karthika Deepam when offerings like Homam, Abishekam, Alangaram,
and Deepaaradhanai are done here.
Eachanari Vinayagar Temple is also known for its special vahana
pooja conducted on new vehicles. As Lord Vinayaga is considered as the obstacle
remover, a lot of devotees bring their vehicles here.
Mahalakshmi Temple can also be visited while at Eachanari.
Eachanari Vinayagar Temple is easily accessible by vehicles from
Coimbatore.
History
It is said that when the idol of Vinayaga measuring 6 feet high
and 3 feet in diameter was being transported from Madurai in a cart for installation at Perur Patteeswarar Temple, the axle of the cart broke & Efforts to remove the idol to
Perur did not materialize and it became seated in the place where the temple
was constructed.
Hence the Vinayagar in this place is called as “Eachanari
Vinayagar”, one of the famous Vinayaga of whole Tamilnadu. Built in 1500 AD,
Eachanari Vinayagar Temple is one of the oldest pilgrimage centers dedicated to
Lord Vinayaga.
The idol at the Eachanari Vinayagar Temple is one of the largest
ones and measures up to 6 ft in height. Inscriptions at the temple confirm that
the idol was brought in from Madurai and was originally meant for the Perur Patteeswarar
temple.
Pooja Schedule
Worship Time
This Temple is opened at 5am everyday and is closed at 10pm
without any break of worship time. Everyday “Ganapathy Homam” is performed by
Kattalaitharars as on date 350 Kattalaitharars for “Ganapathy Homam” regularly
performed each day.
For performing “Ganapathy Homam Pooja", the Kattalaitharars
has to pay Rs.15, 000/- that amount will be deposited and the interest accured
on deposit will be utilized the “Ganapathy Homam” Pooja every year as requested
by the Kattalaitharars.
Nakshtra Abishegams & Alankarams
Every day, Nakshatra
Abishegams and Alankarams is performed from Aswini to Revathy 27
Nakshatras. Alankaram for Nakshatra vary as for the particular Nakshatra, for
particular Alankarams. Devotees offer Nakshatra Abishegams and Alankarams every
day. That is the Special feature of this temple.
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S.No
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Alangarams
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Price
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1
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Thangagreedam, Arugampulmalai Alangaram
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Rs.350.00
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2
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Arugampulmalai Alangaram
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Rs.250.00
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3
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Vellikavasam Alangaram
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Rs.600.00
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4
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Chandana Alangaram
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Rs.700.00
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5
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Kasthurimanchal Alangaram
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Rs.500.00
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6
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Niraimani (Vegetable) Alangaram
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Rs.700.00
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7
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Thamarai poomalai Alangaram
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Rs.600.00
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8
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Thangagreedam Alangaram
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Rs.350.00
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9
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Pachilai Alangaram
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Rs.500.00
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10
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Thiruneer Alangaram
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Rs.300.00
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11
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Kasthurimanchal, Annam Alangaram
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Rs.550.00
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12
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Poorna Velli Alangaram
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Rs.600.00
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13
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Pazham (Fruit) Alangaram
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Rs.700.00
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14
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Vasthiram Alangaram
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Rs.800.00
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15
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Thangagreedam, Vellikavasam Alangaram
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Rs.650.00
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16
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Thangakavasm, Anna Alangaram
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Rs.850.00
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17
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Thangagreedam, Rojamalai Alangaram
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Rs.550.00
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18
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Thangagreedam, Arugampulmalai, Vellikavasam Alangaram
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Rs.650.00
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19
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Vellikavasam, Kumkum Alangaram
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Rs.900.00
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20
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Vettrilai Alangaram
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Rs.300.00
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21
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Sambangi Malai Alangaram
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Rs.650.00
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22
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Swaranam Alangaram
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Rs.650.00
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23
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Malar Alangaram
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Rs.900.00
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24
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Kumkum Alangaram
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Rs.750.00
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25
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Annam Alangaram
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Rs.450.00
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26
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Thangakavasm, Rojamalai Alangaram
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Rs.1000.00
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27
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Vellikavasam, Arugampulmalai Alangaram
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Rs.550.00
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28
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Thangakavasm Saathupadi
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Rs.750.00
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29
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Vennai (Butter) Alangaram
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Rs.5000.00
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Festivals
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Sankatakara Chathurthi
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Monthly Chathurthi
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Kiruthikai
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Full Moon
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New Moon
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Tamil New Year
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Aadi Perukku
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Vinayagar Chathurthi
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Saraswathy Pooja
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Deepavali
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Karthigai Deepam
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English New Year
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Thai Pongal & Thai
Poosam
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Panguni Uttiram
Pooja Tickets
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Ganapathy Homa Pooja
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Rs.1500/-
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To draw Golden Chariot
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Rs.1600/-
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Gold Kavasam Alangaram
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Rs.750/-
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Archanai Ticket
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Rs.2/-
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Abishegam Ticket
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Rs.10/-
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Two Wheeler Pooja
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Rs.5/-
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Four Wheeler Pooja
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Rs.10/-
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Special Entrance Ticket
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Rs.10/-
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Marriage Token
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Rs.100/-
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Mudi Kannikkai
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Rs.10/-
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100 Fruit Abishegam
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Rs.900/-
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50 Fruit Abishegam
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Rs.600/-
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Milk Abishegam
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Rs.150/-
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1 Litre Sarkarai Pongal
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Rs.200/-
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1 Litre Ven Pongal
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Rs.150/-
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1 Litre Sundal
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Rs.100/-
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Sangu Pooja
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Rs.3500/-
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Laksharchanai
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Rs.15000/-
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Contact
Arul Migu Eachanari Vinayagar Temple
Coimbatore to Pollachi NH-209 Road,
Eachanari, Coimbatore - 641 021
Phone No: 0422 - 2672000, 0422 - 2677700
E-mail Address: eachanarivinayagartemple@gmail.com