Temples of Bharath
Sri Vinayakar Temple
Main Deity:
Sri Vinayakar
Historic Name:
Eechanaari
Address:
Sri Vinayakar Temple, Eechanaari, Coimbatore District, Tamil Nadu - 641 021., Tamil Nadu
Construction Period:
Five hundred years old
This temple has beautifully intricated Gopurams and mandaps.
History of the place
The Echanari temple is the most famous of the shrines for Lord Vinayaka. The history of Lord Ganesha's arrival here is very amazing. This Lord was originally planned to be consecreted at the Perur Pateeswarar Swamy Temple popularly known as Melai Chidambaram and so this idol was taken from Madurai on a bullock cart. On the way, the axle of the bullock cart broke (at the present place where the Lord is now consecreted). As the Lord decided to stay there itself, even after fixing the axle of the cart also, it was not possible to mount the idol. So the people of the area set up a small platform and used to worship Ganesha. Later as per the divine instructions from the Kanchi sage (Maha Periyava), this idol was installed at this place (Eechanaari) and became a famous temple.
Temple History, Speciality, Miracle and Greatness
| This
Lord Ganesha is 5 feet tall and 3 feet in width and is gigantic. "Natchathira Alankara" (Decoration based on the zodiac star of the day) is a special form of decoration done to this Lord. Hence, the Lord is decorated differently right from Ashwini star day to Revathy star day. All the expenses for the daily puja (including abisheka things, flowers and electricity charges) are being shared by the members and trustees of the temple. |
Pariharam
| It is
the firm belief of the devotees that this Lord removes all the hindrances and
obstacles from their lives when prayed wholeheartedly. Also they pray for their children's education and career. Also people pray for their business development, professional excellence and job promotion for sure success. |
Pariharam Procedure
| Devotees
offer Kozhukattai, Arugampul garland, milk abisheka, sidharu kai (breaking of
coconut in front of the Lord) as prayer commitments. Also they do fasting on Chathurthi days, carry out Annadhanam (feeding of the poor) and donate for temple maintenance as gratitude. |
Festival Period
Vinayaka Charthurthi and Chithirai Thiruvizha and Monthly chathurthi days.
How to reach
The place is located at the 9th kilometer on the National Highway from Coimbatore to Pollachi.
Nearest Location
Railway Station: Coimbatore Airport : Coimbatore
Contact Details
- Tel: +91 95141 56789
- Email: support@templesofbharath.in
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