Eachanari Vinayagar Temple
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Panaroma view of eachanari vinayakar Temple, Pollachi main road, Coimbatore | |
  Eachanari Vinayagar Temple Location in Tamil Nadu | |
| Geography | |
| Coordinates | 10°55′0″N 76°59′0″E / 10.91667°N 76.98333°ECoordinates: 10°55′0″N 76°59′0″E / 10.91667°N 76.98333°E |
| Country | India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Location | Coimbatore district |
| Culture | |
| Primary deity | Ganesha |
| Architecture | |
| Architectural styles | Dravidian |
| History and governance | |
| 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 5 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
- ↑ "About us, Eachanari Vinayagar Temple". Government of Tamil Nadu. Retrieved 9 March 2016.
- ↑ "Eachanari Vinayagar Temple" (in Tamil). Dinamalar. Retrieved 9 March 2016.
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