Nanjundeswarar Temple, Karamadai, Coimbatore

Nanjundeswarar Temple, Karamadai, Coimbatore

Nanjundeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Karamadai Town in Mettupalayam Taluk in Coimbatore District in Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Nanjundeswarar and Mother is called as Ulagambikai / Ulaganayagi / Loka Nayagi. The temple is maintained and administered by the Hindu Religious and Endowment Board of the Government of Tamil Nadu.

Legends

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History

This temple is believed to be built by Kongu Cholas. A copper plate inscriptions dated to 1479 AD belonged to this temple records a grant of the village named Poosarpalayam to the Brahmins. The endowment was made by Iswara Deva Raja, the general of Krishna Deva Raya. The temple was extensively renovated by Vijayanagara Kings and Nayak Kings during 16^th Century AD.

The Temple

For brief details, please refer below link;

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Temple Opening Time

The Temple remains open from 6.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 4.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. on all days except during new moon days when the temple remains open full day.

Festivals

Shivaratri festival during the Tamil month of Vaikasi (May - June) and Aippasi Annabishekam in Aippasi (October - November) are the most prominent festivals celebrated here. As Lord Shiva consumed the poison at the dusk time called Pradosha time, special puja is performed at this time. Those affected with poison problems, pray to the Lord on Pradosha days (13^th day either from full moon or New Moon day) and also any day – dusk time for cure. On the 10^th day of Navaratri, Lord Ranganatha with his consorts Sridevi and Bhoodevi from the adjacent Karamadai Ranganathar temple visits this temple to invite Lord Shiva for the arrow festival.

Prayers

Devotees seek wedding boon and relief from afflictions due to snake planet aspects by offering vastras to Lord, Mother and Mother Shiva Durga. Realizing their prayers, devotees perform special abishekam to Lord and Mother.

Contact

Nanjundeswarar Temple,

Karamadai – 641 104,

Mettupalayam Taluk,

Coimbatore District

Phone: +91 4254 272 318 / 273 018

Mobile: +91 94420 16192

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 300 metres from Karamadai Bus Stand, 350 metres from Karamadai Railway Station, 7 Kms from Mettupalayam, 7.5 Kms from Mettupalayam Railway Station, 7.5 Kms from Mettupalayam Bus Stand, 27 Kms from Coimbatore and 29 Kms from Coimbatore Airport. Karamadai is situated on the way to Mettupalayam from Coimbatore. All the service and town buses will stop at Karamadai.

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Vanabadra Kaliamman Temple, Mettupalayam, Coimbatore

Vanabadra Kaliamman Temple, Mettupalayam, Coimbatore

Vanabadra Kaliamman Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Goddess Durga located in Nellithurai Village on the outskirts of Mettupalayam Town in Mettupalayam Taluk in Coimbatore District in Tamil Nadu. The Temple is situated on the banks of Bhavani river.

Legends

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2022/01/vanabadra-kaliamman-temple-mettupalayam-legends.html

The Temple

The Temple is situated amidst sylvan surroundings on the banks of river Bhavani. The Nellimalai is situated adjacent to the temple along with the Nellithurai village. The sanctum enshrines Vana Bhadra Kaliyamman. She is a Swayambhu Moorthy. Bhagasura temple is facing towards Vana Bhadrakali temple and is located at about 200 feet away. Aravalli Temple can be seen between the Vana Bhadrakali Temple and Bhagasura Temple.

An idol of Muniyappa can be seen near to the Bhagasura Temple. Shrines of Nellaiappar and Kandhimathi Amman shrines can also be seen in the temple premises. There is an Annadhana Mandapa in the temple premises for conducting Annadhana. Sthala Vriksham is Thothi tree. Theertham associated with this temple is Bhavani river.

Temple Opening Time

The temple remains open from 6.00 A.M. to 8.00 P.M. on all days and on Amavasai days, remains open from 5.00 A.M. to 8.30 P.M.

Pooja Timings

·        Kala Santhi (06.00 A.M)

·        Uchikalam (12.00 P.M)

·        Sayarakshai (06.00 P.M)

·        Arthajamam (08.00 P.M)

Festivals

Aadi Kundam is the grand festival celebrated every year during the month of July - August. This festival is celebrated for 15 days. The Pookundam (fire pit) is formed on the second Tuesday of Aadi Month, The fire pit is 36 feet long. The fire pit is kept alive during the festival days. It draws around 2 lakh devotees. Aadi Amavasya, Monthly Amavasya, Saraswathi Pooja, Thiru Karthigai, Deepavali, Pongal, Margazhi Thirupalli Ezhuchi, Maha Shivaratri, Tamil New Year day and English New Year day are the other festivals celebrated here. Devotee throng this temple during Tuesdays and Fridays.

Prayers

People pray to goddess Vana Bhadra Kali for relief from witchcraft, spells and black magic. Devotees tie a stone on the Thothi Maram (the sacred tree of the temple) for child boon. Women used to put their mangal sutras in the hundi if their wishes are realized. Those starting a trade or beginning marriage proposals use to place white and red flowers in separate packets and seek the permission of the Goddess. If they get the flower of their choice, it means the permission is granted. Devotees walk on the fire pit as a prayer commitment. The temple is known for the sheep animal sacrifice. This sacrifice is undertaken on Sundays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. It is believed that the lemons from lemon garlands of Vana Bhadra Kali is said to have cure for all diseases.

Contact

Vana Bhadra Kaliyamman Temple, 

Devikottam, Thekkampatti, Nellithurai (Post), 

Mettupalayam – 641 305

Coimbatore District

Phone: +91 4254 – 222 286 / 225 510

Mobile: +91 82209 46575 / 97884 43737 / 90470 58787

Email: bathirakaliammanmpm@tnhrce.org

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 2 Kms from Nellithurai, 6 Kms from Mettupalayam, 6 Kms from Mettupalayam Railway Station, 6 Kms from Mettupalayam Bus Stand, 38 Kms from Coimbatore and 42 Kms from Coimbatore Airport. The Temple is situated on Mettupalayam to Nellithurai route. Bus Nos 7, 8, 8A,1B & 8C from Mettupalayam Bus Stand takes you to this temple.

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Virundheeswarar Temple, Vadamadurai, Coimbatore

Virundheeswarar Temple, Vadamadurai, Coimbatore

Virundeeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Vadamadurai near Thudiyalur in Coimbatore North Taluk in Coimbatore District in Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Virundheeswarar and Mother is called as Vishwa Nayagi. The temple is maintained and administered by the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department of Government of Tamil Nadu.

Legends

Virundheeswarar:

As per legend, Sundaramurthy Nayanar was on religious pilgrimage in Kongu region. He came to this place after worshipping Lord Shiva at Avinashi. He was very tired and hungry due to his tedious journey. He prayed to Lord Shiva to come to his rescue. An elderly couple came to this place where Sundarar was resting and fed him with delicious food made of drumstick leaves and fruits. Sundarar regained his strength and found that the couple offered him the food was none other than Lord Shiva and Parvathy. As Lord Shiva offered Virundhu (hosting the guests with food), he came to be called as Virundheeswarar.

Adhikara Nandi:

It is said that Lord Shiva granted his equal power to his mount Nandhi at this temple, hence this Nandi is called Adhikara Nandi, the concept of Adhikara Nandi is originated from this temple.

Other Names:

Vadamadurai was known as Ganeswaram, Agasthya Nallur and Gandhamapuri in different Yugas. 

History

The Temple is believed to be built in 7^th century CE. The last consecration ceremony was held on 11 July 2019.

The Temple

This Temple is facing towards east with an entrance arch. The sanctum sanctorum consists of sanctum, antrala, maha mandapa, ardha mandapa and mukha mandapa. Nandi and Balipeedam can be found in the mukha mandapa facing towards sanctum. There is a south facing shrine for Nataraja in the maha mandapam. Normally, Lord Nataraja is depicted with his long hair flying wide but in this temple, he is depicted with his hair well dressed. Adhikara Nandi can be found in the maha mandapam.

Presiding Deity is called as Virundheeswarar and is facing east. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. Lord is a Swayambhu Moorthy (self-manifested). The sanctum actually enshrines two Shiva Lingams. The Swaymbhu Linga is situated at the back and a small Lingam in the front. It is said that sun rays fall on the Shiva Linga on 17^th of Panguni month every year. Vinayaga, Dakshinamoorthy, Lingodbhava, Brahma and Durga are the koshta idols located around the sanctum walls.

Chandikeswarar shrine can be seen in his usual location. Mother is called as Vishwa Nayagi. She is housed in a separate east facing shrine. There is a separate shrine for Lakshmi Narayana Perumal in the temple premises. There are shrines for Kannimoola Ganapathy, Subrahmanya, Suryan, Chandran, Anjaneya, Saneeswarar, Kala Bhairavar and Navagrahas in the temple premises. Sthala Vriksham is Vana Murungai (Drumstick). Theertham associated with this temple is Vidagara Theertham.

Temple Opening Time

The temple remains open from 7.00 AM to 1.00 PM and from 4.00 PM to 8.00 PM.

Festivals

Thai Poosam, Margazhi Arudhra darshan, Maha Shivrathri, Panguni Uthiram, Ganesh Chaturthi, Hanuman Jayanti, Sankatahara Chaturthi, Kala Bhairavar Ashtami and monthly pradoshams are celebrated here.

Prayers

It is a general belief that performing abhishekas to the Adhikara Nandi in this temple during pradoshas brings lot of fortunes to the devotee. Devotees pray to Lakshmi Narayana Perumal of this temple with Tulsi for harmony in married life and reunion of couples, who are separated for some reason.

Contact

Virundheeswarar Temple,

Mettupalayam Road, K. Vadamadurai Post,

Near Thudiyalur, Coimbatore North Taluk,

Coimbatore District – 641 017

Mobile: +91 94428 44884

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 100 metres from Vadamadurai Bus Stop, 500 metres from Thudiyalur, 10 Kms from Coimbatore, 11 Kms from Gandhipuram Central Bus Stand, 12 Kms from Coimbatore Junction Railway Station, 13 Kms from Ukkadam Bus Stand and 18 Kms from Coimbatore Airport. The Temple is situated on Coimbatore to Mettupalayam road.

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Swayambu Narasimhar Temple, Veerapandi, Coimbatore

Swayambu Narasimhar Temple, Veerapandi, Coimbatore

Swayambu Narasimhar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Veerapandi Town in Coimbatore North Taluk in Coimbatore District of Tamil Nadu, India. This Temple is considered as one of the famous Narasimhar Temples in Kongu region.

Legends

It is said that Lord appeared in the dream of a devotee and informed about his divine presence in a well of his place. Later, a temple was built to enshrine the Swayambhu Moorthy.

The Temple

This Temple is facing towards east with three tiered rajagopuram. There is a four pillared mandapa in front of the rajagopuram. Deepa sthamba can be seen in front of the rajagopuram. The temple consists of sanctum, ardha mandapam and maha mandapam. A mandapa connects the rajagopuram with the maha mandapa.

Balipeedam, Dhwaja Sthambam and Garuda can be found in this mandapa, facing towards the sanctum. The sanctum enshrines the presiding deity, Swaymbhu Narasimhar. Lord is a Swayambhu Moorthy. Only head is visible rest are not seen. There are shrines for Prahalada, Lakshmi, Dhanvatri, Azhwars, Andal, Chakrathalvar and Yoga Narasimhar in the temple premises. Sthala Vriksham is Vanni tree.

Temple Opening Time

The Temple remains open from 06.00 AM to 12.00 Noon and 04.30 PM to 08.00 PM.

Festivals

Narasimha Jayanthi, Pradosha, Vaikunta Ekadasi, Thirumanjanam, Aadi Perukku, Swathi Nakshatram and Sudarshana Narasimha Homam are the festivals celebrated here.

Contact

Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple,

No 4, Veerapandi, Nayakanur,

Coimbatore North Taluk,

Coimbatore District – 641 019

Mobile: +91 98657 43828 / 92444 19211

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 4 Kms from Periyanaickenpalayam Railway Station, 10 Kms from Karamadai, 17 Kms from Mettupalayam, 20 Kms from Coimbatore, 22 Kms from Gandhipuram Central Bus Stand, 23 Kms from Coimbatore Junction Railway Station and 24 Kms from Coimbatore Airport. The Temple is situated adjacent to the Veerapandi Narasimhar Temple Bus Stop. The Temple is situated on Coimbatore to Mettupalayam road.

Location

Chokkalingeswarar Temple, Periyanaickenpalayam, Coimbatore

Chokkalingeswarar Temple, Periyanaickenpalayam, Coimbatore

Chokkalingeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Periyanaickenpalayam Town in Coimbatore North Taluk in Coimbatore District in Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Chokkalingeswarar and Mother is called as Meenakshi. The Temple is situated on Coimbatore to Mettupalayam route.

History

The Temple is believed to be built in 13^th century CE and completely rebuilt in 1970s. The Temple finds mention in the hymns of Sivavakiya Siddhar, one of the famous 18 Siddhars. The place was called as Koodalur in ancient times.

The Temple

This Temple is facing towards east with three tiered rajagopuram. Deepa Sthambam can be found in front of the rajagopuram. Presiding Deity is called as Chokkalingeswarar and is facing east. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. Mother is called as Meenakshi. She is housed in a separate shrine. There is a shrine for Lord Nataraja along with his consort Shivagami in the temple premises.

There are shrines for Chintamani Vinayaga, Sapta Matrikas, Venugopala Swamy with his consorts Radha & Rukmini, Vinayaga with his consorts Sidhi & Budhi, Murugan with his consorts Valli & Deivanai, Chandran with his consort Rohini, Surya with his consorts Usha & Pratyusha, Nardana Vinayaga, Dakshinamoorthy, Bhairavar, Brahma and Ayyapan in the temple premises. It is unique to notice that all the deities in this temple are with their consorts. Sthala Vriksham is Jamun Tree (Naval Maram).

Temple Opening Time

The Temple remains open from 06.00 AM to 12.00 Noon and 05.00 PM to 08.30 PM.

Festivals

Arudhra Darshan, Shivaratri, Margazhi Thirukalyanam, Karthigai Somavaram, Karthigai Deepam, Aadi Fridays, Aadi Pooram, Kedar Gowri Vrata and Thai Oonjal festival are the festivals celebrated here. Monthly Pradoshams are also observed here.

Prayers

Devotees pray here for removing marriage obstacles and relief from diseases.

Contact

Chokkalingeswarar Temple,

Periyanaickenpalayam – 641 020

Coimbatore District

Phone: +91 422 269 2637

Mobile: +91 98940 69523

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 100 metres from Pricol Bus Stop, 600 metres from Periyanaickenpalayam Bus Stop, 2.5 Kms from Periyanaickenpalayam Railway Station, 18 Kms from Coimbatore, 20 Kms from Gandhipuram Central Bus Stand, 21 Kms from Coimbatore Junction Railway Station and 23 Kms from Coimbatore Airport. The Temple is situated on Coimbatore to Mettupalayam route.

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