Eachanari Vinayagar Temple

Eachanari Vinayagar Temple
Eachanari Temple
Location in Tamil Nadu
Geography
Coordinates 10°55′0″N 76°59′0″E / 10.91667°N 76.98333°E / 10.91667; 76.98333Coordinates: 10°55′0″N 76°59′0″E / 10.91667°N 76.98333°E / 10.91667; 76.98333
Country India
State Tamil Nadu
Location Coimbatore district
Culture
Sanctum Ganesha
Architecture
Architecture Dravidian
History
Website www.eachanarivinayagar.tnhrce.in

Eachanari Vinayagar Temple is a temple dedicated to Hindu god Vinayagar, situated near Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is situated about 12 km from the city of Coimbatore on NH 209.[1]

History

It is said that when the idol of Vinayaga measuring 6 feet high and 3 feet in diameter was being transported from Madurai in a cart for installation at Perur Pateeswarar Temple, the axle of the cart broke and it became seated in the place where the temple was constructed.[2]

References

  1. "About us, Eachanari Vinayagar Temple". Government of Tamil Nadu. Retrieved 9 March 2016.
  2. "Eachanari Vinayagar Temple" (in Tamil). Dinamalar. Retrieved 9 March 2016.
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