Arulmigu Avinashi Lingeshwarar Temple - Hindu temple in Avinashi - Tiruppur, India

Padal Petra Sthalam Here Sundara moorthy nayanar get back a child in live after few years before a crocodile, which swallow that child` Temple is very beautiful. Temple is very near to main road.

Oldest covil, every Hindu should know about our gods, sthala puranam, customer and traditions.. fortunately I am residing in Coimbatore for last five years and able made darshan of most of the temples.. aum namaha shiva..

Avinashi is part of the ancient Kongunadu region, which now comprises the districts of Tiruppur, Coimbatore, Erode, Nilgiris, Salem, Dharmapuri, Karur, Namakkal, Dindigul and Krishnagiri. This place was known as Thirupukkoliyur in the Sangam era. It is one of the seven Shivastalams in Kongu Nadu; however this temple is better known as Karunaiyaaththaal temple. Avinashi is also referred to in inscriptions as Dakshina Varanasi, Tiruppukkozhiyur etc. Tirumular's Tirumantiram, Arunagirinathar's Tiruppugazh and Manikkavasakar's Tiruvasakam refer to this shrine. Avinashi temple is located on the Chennai Cochin NH47 highways. The Tamil saying goes - Kasiyil Vasi Avinashi meaning that what the devotee derives by worshipping in Kasi-Varanasi, he/she derives half of the benefits by worshipping Avinashilingeswara in Avinashi. Lord Avinashi Appar, Lord Bhairava and the holy water-Theertham- are brought from Kasi. Bathing in the Kasi well in the temple on new moon day-Amavasya brings manifold benefits to the devotee. There will be no interval closing of the temple on new moon days. Vinasam in Sanskrit or Tamil means perishable. Avinashi means imperishable. Deities Lingeswarar: The Lord Avinashi Lingeswarar is the chief deity of this temple. It is believed to be a replica of the Kashi (Banaras) Lingeswarar. Hence Avinashi has come to be known as the 'Kashi of Kongunadu'. Karunambikai Amman: The deity of Karunambikai Amman seated to the right of the Lingeswarar is one of the distinctive traits of this temple. The sanctum sanctorum of Karunambikai Amman, located to the south of the temple is very rare and unique in the temples of Tamilnadu. Kalabairavar: The specialty of the Kalabairavar shrine located in this temple is artistically designed and it has Sahasranaamams like Vishnu Sahasranaamams and lalitha Sahasranaamam. The other deities of this temple are Vinayakar, Durgai, Gajalakshmi, 'Arupathu Moovar' denoting the sixty three Nayanars, Nadaraajar, 'Navagrahangal' denoting the nine planets, 'Panjabootha thirumeniyar' representing the 5 elements earth, water, fire, air and akash (sky) and of course the deity of Sundaramurthi Nayanar. Others Deities Other deities in this temple as follows; 1. Vinayagar 2. Thandayuthapani 3. Arupathu Moovar (63 Nayanar) 4. Panja Bhootha Thirumeniyar (Five Elements) 5. Gaja Lakshmi 6. Durgai 7. Chandhikeshwar 8. Sundara Moorthy Nayanar 9. Nadaraajar 10. Navagraham 11. Saneeshwarar 12. Dakshinamurthy Temple Timings: Sunday: 6 am-1 pm 4-8 pm Monday: 6 am-1 pm 4-8 pm Tuesday: 6 am-1 pm 4-8 pm Wednesday: 6 am-1 pm 4-8 pm Thursday: 6 am-1 pm 4-8 pm Friday : 6 am-1 pm 4-8 pm Saturday: 6 am-1 pm 4-8 pm

Need to visit again since the temple was crowded due to sani pradosham. But awesome place

The location exudes a divine ambiance; however, finding the temple's entrance can be a bit challenging due to the lack of clear guidelines or signage. To access it, you must turn left into a narrow lane, which eventually leads you to the temple. Ample parking is available, with a nominal fee of 10rs for bikes and 20rs for cars. Upon entering, you might notice signs of the temple's age, which could make it appear somewhat weathered. The special entrance queue is an option at an additional cost of 50rs per person, but it's advisable to assess the crowd before purchasing it. During our visit, even with special entry tickets, most visitors were using the normal entrance. Inside, once you approach the deity, special entries are on the right, while the regular entrance is on the left. The temple offers a deeply spiritual atmosphere. It's a good idea to familiarize yourself with a few chants, as many regular visitors know them by heart. While the temple is undergoing renovations in some areas, the cleanliness could be improved, as the floors tend to be sandy and strewn with rocks. Inside, you'll find a multitude of deities, which may extend your visit to over an hour. There is also a pond outside the temple, though it appears to be mostly closed, with occasional exceptions. Additionally, there's an Amman temple located opposite, which is worth a visit. In summary, this is a truly divine place with a strong spiritual atmosphere.

Very well-maintained, clean ambience and peaceful flow of crowd in the temple. April month's one week Ther festival is one of the top highlights of this temple. Definitely a must visit temple during that time.

The Tamil saying goes Kasi-Varanasi, he/she derives half of the benefits by worshipping Avinashilingeswara in Avinashi. Lord Avinashi Appar, Lord Bhairava and the holy water-Theertham- are brought from Kasi. Bathing in the Kasi well in the temple on new moon day-Amavasya brings manifold benefits to the devotee. There will be no interval closing of the temple on new moon days.

In this stressful day-to-day life, we'll experience a peaceful and calm environment. There are also paid Prasadhams available of many varieties like handmade ladoos, murukkus and pepper thattuvadas.