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Arulmigu Eachanari Vinayagar

Located 10 kms from Coimbatore on Pollachi Road, it is one of the oldest temples in Coimbatore and dates back to 1500 AD. The Moolavar was meant for Perur Patteshwarar temple and since it got stuck on its way from Madurai, Eachanari became the blessed place. The deity’s height is 6 feet and the width is 3 feet. It is one of the biggest in South India.

Agricultural University

One of the best institutions of its kind in south Asia, the Agricultural University was originally established as an agriculture farm in Saidapet, Chennai. The location was moved to Coimbatore in 1907 and the name was changed to Agricultural College, which later became Agricultural University.It is 5km from the railwaystation .Tel: 661-1268. Timing: 9am-5pm.

Arulmigu Poondi Velliyangiriandavar Thirukoil – Poondi

Velliyangiri is a beautiful temple situated in one amongst the five hills of historical importance, just 20 kms from Kovai. The five hills symbolically represent the five different faces of Lord Shiva. This is the only temple where Panchalinga can be seen

Arulmigu Avinashi Lingeshwarar Temple

This temple is 40 km from Coimbatore and is known as a pilgrim city and ‘the Banaras of the South’. The Cholas built the Avanashi lingeswarar temple during the 12th century. It is the biggest temple of the district and the minute and well-shaped carvings and sculptures are a joy to watch.

Sree Ayyappan Temple

The holy Ayyappan temple is revered by both the locals and tourists alike. The magnificent temple was constructed in 1976 by the Sri Dharma Sastha Baktha Jana Sabha. It bears striking resemblance to the Ayyappan temple in Sabarimala.Tel: 252 3027, 5am-11am & 5pm-9pm.

Saibaba Temple

This is located in Mettupalayam road in the city known as Sri Naga Sai Temple and is a famous attraction for the believers and followers of Sai Baba. In the year 1939, SN. H.H.B.V. Narasimha Swamji along with Sri A.V. K. Chari and Sri. C. Varadaraja Ayyah and his brother Sri. C.V. Rajan started the Sai movement in Coimbatore and the first institution of Sri Sai Baba in Tamilnadu was established in the city. The Institution was named as Sri Sai Baba was put up for darshan of the devotees. Devotees flock in large numbers to offer their prayers, especially on Sundays and Thursdays-the days deemed auspicious by the followers.

CSI All Souls’ Church

The CSI All Souls church is 138 years old and one of the oldest buildings in Coimbatore. This structure reflects the gothic revival style of architecture with its pointed arches and is characteristic of an Anglican Parish. The building was consecrated for worship on NOVEMBER27, 1872 by Bishop Gell. Reverend Henry Pope was the first resident Chaplin. The walls are of Ashlar masonry and the steeple houses the belfry. A Porch was added at the western end in 1902 in memory of King Edward VII.

Dhyanalinga

The Dhyanalinga Multi-Religious Temple is situated at Vellingiri foothills about 30kms from Coimbatore. Dhyanalinga was consecrated by mystic and yogi Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev after three years of ‘prana prathista’ (process of charging the idol). Measuring 13 feet, 9 inches, Dhyanalingam is assumed to be the largest mercury-based live linga in the world. In its presence, it requires only minutes to make even those unaware of meditation to experience a state of deep meditative trance and feel the divine energy that overflows from this glorious form. The free-spanning dome that enshrines the Dhyanalingam measures 77 inches diameter and is the largest of its kind in the world. It is said that this divine instrument radiates seven different qualities on seven different days of the week by which one can derive various benefits.

Flower Market

Coimbatore’s art of garland-making and its garland makers hold a special place in south India. The art has grown to such prominence that it has fuelled a dedicated flower market. The fragrance of lilies, jasmines, roses, lotuses and native flowers like shenbagam are a treat to the factory senses. One can spend hours watching the nimble movement of the flower artists as they tread wreaths, hair adornments and garlands.

Arulmigu Mundhi Vinayagar Temple

Dedicated to Lord Ganesha, this temple is located in Puliakulam, built in the year 1993. It has the largest Ganesha idol in entire Asia, at 19 feet 10 inches height, 11 feet 10 inches width, weighing 190 tonnes i.e. 1,90,00 kilograms. Lord Mundhi Vinayaka holds the nectar pot in his trunk and is seated on the Maha Padma Lotus flower. The statue was made out of a huge granite rock at Uthukuli. Vinayaka Chathurthi is celebrated here with grand pujas. Tel: 231 3822, 5.30am-1pm & 4pm-9pm.

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