Odhimalai Andavar Temple, Irumbarai, Coimbatore
Odhimalai Andavar Temple is a
Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Murugan located at Irumbarai Village near
Mettupalayam in Coimbatore District of Tamil Nadu. This Temple is built on a
hill accessed through a flight of 2000 neatly paved steps. It is believed that
this hill is the highest of all Murugan Temples. Presiding Deity is called as
Odhimalai Andavar. Lord Muruga graces here in standing posture with 5 faces and
8 hands. This temple is equivalent to Swamimalai.
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Temple
Opening Time
The temple remains open on
Mondays, Fridays, Sashti and Kruthika star days from 11.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.
During the Margazhi month on the Muruga specific days, the temple is open. It
is advised that the devotee gets in touch with the temple priest for a visit in
odd days and time.
Festivals
9-day Brahmmotsavam in
Thaipoosam (January-February), Chithirai new year day (April 14 or 15) Vaikasi
Visakam (May-June) Adi Perukku (August), Skanda Sashti (October-November) and
Panguni Uthiram (March-April) are the festivals celebrated in the temple.
Prayers
Before undertaking any new endeavors,
devotees seek the approval from Lord Muruga with two flowers choosing one to
know his opinion. This is called Varam Kettal – Seeking a Boon. People also
pray for knowledge, wisdom and distinction in Education. As a prayer
commitment, devotees perform abishek with milk and sandal, offer
vastras-clothing to the Lord. People pray to Lord Murugan for knowledge, wisdom
and distinction in Education.
Contact
Odhimalai Andavar Temple,
Irumbarai – 638 459,
Coimbatore District
Phone: +91 4254 287
418
Mobile: +91 98659
70586 / 98430 44344
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about
4 Kms from Irumbarai, 12 Kms from Puliyampatti, 16 Kms from Annur, 24 Kms from Mettupalayam
Railway Station, 25 Kms from Mettupalayam, 26 Kms from Sathyamangalam, 43 Kms
from Coimbatore Airport and 47 Kms from Coimbatore. The hill temple is situated
on the way between Mettupalayam and Sathyamangalam. The town bus 15 C from
Mettupalayam to Puliyampatti (Punjai Puliyampatti) goes via Pethikkuttai, Rangampalayam
and Shanmugapuram, the base of the hill Odhimalai. The base of the temple is 3 Kms
off from Mettupalayam to Sathyamangalam Road. Nearest Railway Station is
located at Mettupalayam and Nearest Airport is located at Coimbatore.