Avinasi is a very old town, located in northwest of Tamilnadu. It is located between Coimbatore and Tiruppur towns on the Chennai-Kochi National Highway 47. It is part of the Kongu region (Kongunadu) which includes Coimbatore, Periyar, Salem, Dharmapuri districts.
The history of Kongunadu dates back to 8th century AD. This region was under the rule of Cheras, Chola, Pandiyas and later Kongu Cholas, Kongu
Pandiyar, Housalyars and Mysore kings. As per historical records, this town was build when the Kongunaadu was under the rule of King Karikala Chola. Avinasi was also known as Thiruppukoliyur. It is said that when Lord Shiva performed Agnidandav(the dance of fire), the heavenly gods and goddesses were scared and took refuge in this place. Now, the place around the temple is known as Avinasi and Thiruppukoliyur lies to the south of the temple. Avinasi temple finds its name in the Devaram songs (songs sung in praise of Lord Siva)
Location:
Avinasi is located at about 41 km from Coimbatore in the NH47 and 15 kms from Tiruppur.
Nearest railway station is Tiruppur and the nearest Airport is at Coimbatore.
There frequent buses from Coimbatore and Tiruppur to Avinasi.
Temple Timings:
Temple remains open from 5:00 a.m to 12 noon and from 4:00 p.m to 8:00 p.m.
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