Vazhai Thottathu Ayyan Temple,
V.Ayyampalayam, Tirupur
Arulmigu
Vazhai Thottathu Ayyan Temple is located 40 Kms from the east of Coimbatore
& about 20 Kms west of Tirupur and 4 Kms from Somanur situated in
V.Ayyampalayam. Vazhai Thottathu Ayyan Temple is located on the banks of River
Noyyal at Palladam in Tiruppur district of Tamil Nadu. Lord Shiva is the
presiding deity of this temple in the divine form of Shivalinga. Administration
of this temple is done by Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Board. Daily
100 people are provided food by this temple administration under the Tamil Nadu
Government’s Annadhana Scheme.
Geographical Position
Vazhai
Thottathu Ayyan temple in Coimbatore is located at 11°03'46.6"N
77°12'47.9"E or 11.062941, 77.213314.
History
The
history of the temple begins in the year 1777 with the birth of Chinnian, who
later in life came to be known as “Ayyan" by virtue of his pious nature
and power of healing. He lived a life of reverence as a hermit. He was blessed
by a saint with ' Panchatra Mantra' which helped him to cure poisonous insect
bite and snake bite. People thronged from all over to worship this great soul.
He was a
devoted Bhaktha of Lord Shiva. He died at the age of 72 gored to death by a
white bull. Bull is considered as the vehicle of Lord Shiva. Chinnaiyan reared
this bull and his attaining moksha on the auspicious Thiruvadirai day was indicative
of his divine nature.
The
Suyambu Lingam worshipped by Ayyan was consecrated under the Kiluvai Tree and
is even today worshipped by his devotees. By the side of the Suyambu Linga
there is an ant-hill. The soil form the ant-hill is given as Prasadam to the
devotees. The soil applied all over the body is used to cure the ill effects of
poisonous insect bites.
There is
no notable archeological and architectural importance attached to this temple.
It also does not have any “Sthala Purana” But this temple provides Thala Varalaaru
of this temple.
Temple Speciality
The soil
of the ant – hill under the Kiluvai Tree in the ‘Karpagraham’ of the temple has
the power to cure poisonous bites, and various skin diseases. Permitting men
devotees into the ‘Karpagraham’ to do poojas on their own is a practice unique
of this temple and is never found in any other temple in the whole of
Tamilnadu.
Temple Opening Time
The
Temple is open from 05.30 A.m. to 08.30 P.m.
Pooja Timings & Fees
Structure
Four
kaala poojas are performed.
S.No
|
Pooja
|
Time
|
1
|
Kalasandhi
Pooja
|
6.00 a.m
|
2
|
Uchikala
Pooja
|
12.00 p.m
|
3
|
Sayaratchai
Pooja
|
5.00 p.m
|
4
|
Rakala
Pooja
|
8.00 p.m
|
S.No
|
Poojas
|
Price
|
1
|
Special Tickets
|
Rs.20.00
|
2
|
Abishekam
|
Rs.10.00
|
3
|
Archanai
|
Rs.04.00
|
4
|
Coconut Pooja
|
Rs.04.00
|
5
|
Nei Dheepam
|
Rs.05.00
|
6
|
Tonsure(With blade)
|
Rs.10.00
|
7
|
Earboaring
|
Rs.50.00
|
8
|
Four Wheeler( Heavy Vehicles ) Pooja
|
Rs.100.00
|
9
|
Four Wheeler ( Light Vehicles ) Pooja
|
Rs.50.00
|
10
|
Two Wheeler Pooja
|
Rs.25.00
|
11
|
Swamy Meravani
|
Rs.150.00
|
12
|
Amavasai Archanai (For one year)
|
Rs.300.00
|
13
|
Nithiya Kattalai Poojai
|
Rs.5000.00
|
14
|
Nithiayapadi Poojai (Per day)
|
Rs.500.00
|
15
|
Annadhana
Scheme
|
Rs.2000.00
(100Persons) |
16
|
Annadhana Kattalai
|
Rs.25000.00
|
Festivals
Ayyan
Guru Pooja is the only festival celebrated for three days in the month of
Margazhi (December - January every year). Apart from this, Tamil and Telugu New
Year Day, Adi Perukku, Adi Amavasai, Deepavali, Karthigai deepam, Markazhi
Poojai, Thai Pongal, Thai Amavasai, Maha Sivarathri and Panguni Uthiram are
celebrated every year.
Services & Facilities
Annadhanam Scheme:
The
Annadhana Scheme announced by the Honorable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu is
being implemented in this temple from 23.3.2002. Daily 100 Pilgrims get
benefited by this scheme.
Guest House & Rest Room:
A modern
guest house with four rooms, a block of six rooms, and another block of three
rooms are available for rent to pilgrims. Free choultry are also available to
pilgrims to take rest. There is Pongal Chavadi for pilgrims to make Pongal Prasadam.
Higher Secondary School:
There is
a Higher Secondary School under the control of this temple at Samalapuram 3 kms
from this temple with 1300 students and 40 teachers.
Contact
Arulmigu
Vazhai Thottathu Ayyan Temple,
V.Ayyampalayam
Village,
Palladam,
Tirupur District
Phone: 0421-2322250
Executive
Officer: 98842 52704
Manager: 98945 76401
Clerk: 98431 26628
Email: ayyantemple@tnhrce.org,
ayyantemple@gmail.com
Connectivity
This
Temple is situated 7 KM south east from NH 47 at Karumathampatti Point and 8 KM
North east from NH 67 at Cottonpet point. The famous power loom centre Somanur
is situated about 4 KM from this temple.
By Bus:
From
Chennai one can reach Tiruppur by bus which is 17km away. From here buses are
available to reach the temple. From Coimbatore there are plenty of buses to
Somanur which is 20km away. Auto-rickshaws are available at Karumathampatti on
NH 47 which is 25km away.
By Train:
Nearest
railway station is Tiruppur Railway Station which is 17 km away. Local buses
run from here to visit the temple.
By Air:
Nearest
airport is Coimbatore Airport which is 34km away. Bus and taxi services are
available to access the temple.
