Eachanari Vinayagar Temple, Coimbatore
| Location | Pollachi Main Rd, Eachanari, Coimbatore (Map 📍) |
| Entry Fee & Timing | 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, Parents, 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.
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.
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- Sree Ayyappan Temple
- Puliakulam Vinayagar Temple
- Gedee Car Museum
- VOC Park and Zoo
- Perur Pateeswarar Temple
- Masani Amman Temple
- Brookefields Mall
Frequently asked questions about Eachanari Vinayagar Temple:
𝒜. It is located at Pollachi Main Rd, Eachanari, Coimbatore.
𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Eachanari Vinayagar Temple: 05:00 am to 09:00 pm, No entry fee.
𝒜. You should visit Eachanari Vinayagar Temple during July, August, September months for best experience.
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📅 Last update: 2024-01-30 || ✍ Author: Sandhya Chauhan
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