Eachanari Vinayagar Temple, Coimbatore

Eachanari Vinayagar Temple | One of the best places to visit in Coimbatore

Location	Pollachi Main Rd, Eachanari, Coimbatore (Map)
Entry Fee & Timings	05:00 am to 09:00 pm, No entry fee
Place Type	Temple, Religious Place
Place visit with	Family, Kids, Friends, Married Couples, Solo, Unmarried Couples, Parants, Siblings, Youngsters
Best time to visit	July, August, September

About Eachanari Vinayagar Temple

Harhanari Vinayagar Temple is dedicated to Lord Ganesha and is located at a distance of about 13 kilometers from the center of Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. This temple was built in 1500 AD, the idol of Ganesh ji located in it is 6 feet high and 3 feet in diameter. It is believed that when the idol was taken in a cart from Madurai for installation, the axle of the cart was broken and where this happened, the temple was built.

The temple is remarkably clean and serene, with a charming and idyllic environment. Devotees come here every day to show their devotion towards Lord Ganesha.

Architecture of Eachanari Vinayagar Temple

The temple follows typical Dravidian style of architecture and has a peaceful spiritual vibe around it. The story of the deity follows a myth that is passed down from one generation to the next.

Interesting facts about Eachanari Vinayagar Temple

This temple is located right on the road and the huge idol of Ganesha can be seen from the road also.
On the way to Pollachi, this beautiful temple attracts devotees from Coimbatore.
The idol is about 6 feet high and the priests perform various pujas daily.
Weddings also take place in this temple.
The temple complex is spacious with huge doors and wide halls to view the huge Ganesh idol.
Around the sanctum sanctorum, various mythological stories of Lord Ganesha are depicted, explained below the images.
Prasad and Archana are done through the Trust in the temple and you can get tokens for performing these rituals.
Around the sanctum sanctorum, you can sit to meditate or spend some peaceful minutes without any disturbance.

How to reach Eachanari Vinayagar Temple

By Air:- Coimbatore International Airport is the nearest airport to Eachanari Vinayagar Temple which is 26 km away. From here one can easily reach the temple by taking a cab.

By Train:- Coimbatore Railway Station is the nearest railway station to Eachanari Vinayagar Temple which is 10 km away. From here one can easily reach the temple by taking rickshaw.

By Road:- Eachanari Vinayagar Temple can be easily reached by any public means like auto or rickshaw.