| Eachanari Vinayagar Temple | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| Deity | Ganesha |
| Location | |
| Location | Coimbatore district |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Country | India |
| Coordinates | 10°55′0″N 76°59′0″E / 10.91667°N 76.98333°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Dravidian |
| Website | |
| www.eachanarivinayagar.tnhrce.in | |
Eachanari Vinayagar Temple is a temple dedicated to Hindu god Vinayagar, situated in the village Eachanari near Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is situated about 12 km from the city of Coimbatore on NH 209.[1]
History[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "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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