Thandumaraiamman Kovil, Coimbatore

Thandumariamman temple is located at 2 kms from Coimbatore Railway Station. The temple was built during the period of Tippu Sultan. This temple has got a very unique origin. The story behind it goes on like.

Thandumariamman appeared in the dream of a soldier of Tippu Sultan said that she has been living in the forest for a very long time, the following morning that soldier went to the forest in search of the goddess and found her beside a neem tree.

Over-joyed by the goddess appearing before him, he showed her to his countrymen and finally the temple was built in that place. Soon the news spread all over and was worshipped by the name Thandumariamman.

Bramothsavam is celebrated annually for 13 days, from the first Tuesday of Chithrai month. Temple is open from 6 am to 8 pm.

Prayers with ghee lamps on lemon, lit on ragukala of Tuesdays are familiar among ladies. Majority of the buses pass through this temple. Nearest bus stop is uppilipalayam.

Temple Timings:

Kaalasandhi Poojai – 08:00 AM
Ucchikaalam Poojai – 12:00 Noon
Saayaratchai Poojai – 06:30 PM
Arthajaama Poojai – 08:30 PM

Contact Address:

Arulmigu Thandu Mariamman Thirukoil,
Avinashi Road,
Coimbatore – 641 018.

Ardhanareeswarar Temple, Tiruchengode

This Shivasthalam was known as Kodimaada Chenkundrur during the time of Sambandar's visit to this temple. Now known as Tiruchengode, it is famous for its hill and the temple on the top. The hill is 1900 feet height from the mean sea level. A motorable ghat road is also available to go to the top of the hill and one can reach the temple by bus or car. Another way to reach the temple is to alight 1200 steps to the top of the hill. There are many mandapams on the way for people to take rest. Once on top of the hill, the main Gopuram (Tower) with 5 tiers is on the north side of the hill. The compound wall of the temple is 260 feet length east to west and 170 feet length north to south.

The main shrine for Lord Shiva known as Maathoru Paagar and for Lord Subramanya known as Chengottu Velar is located on a flat surface atop the hill. The image of the main deity is 6 feet in height, the right half of the image as male and left half of the image as female. Hence the main deity is also known as Arthanareeswarar. Chengottu Velar shrine is on the back side of the main sanctum sanctorum. The sculptures found in the mandapam in front of the Chengottu Velar shrine are of intricate designs and workmanship. Saint Arunagirinathar has also composed Thirupugazh on Lord Subramanya here.

Location:

This Shivasthalam is situated 18 Kms from Erode and 32 Kms from Namakkal. Bus facilities are available from Erode, Salem and Namakkal to go to Tiruchengode.

Arulmighu Arthanareeswarar Temple
Tiruchengode
Namakkal district
Pincode - 637 211

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