Mandhiragiri Velayudha Swamy Temple, Senjerimalai, Coimbatore

MANDHIRAGIRI VELAYUDHA SWAMY TEMPLE

Senjerimalai, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India

God

Dhandayuthapani is the main deity of this temple, who is an incarnation of Lord Subramanyam. Lord Velayudham graces with his 12 hands, holding a flag with Cock symbol and also a Cock in his left hand.

Best Season To Visit

The best season to visit this temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to March.

Weather

Highest - April to June ( 38°C during day and 26°C during night)Average - May (37 °C during the day and 21 °C during night)Lowest - October to February ( 30 °C during day and 18 °C during night)Monsoon season - August to September

Dress Code

For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
These rules are applicable for foreigners also. Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
Pilgrims/visitors will not be allowed inside the temple if dress code is not followed.

Do's & Dont's

Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.

Smoâ€‹king is strictly prohibited inside the temple premises.

transport connections

Name	Distance	Contact Number
Kamanaicken Palayam Bus Stand	10.4 KM	1800-419-4287
Irugur Junction	32 KM	139
Coimbatore International Airport	46.6 KM	08927633032

Railway Station Name	Distance	Contact Number
Irugur Junction	32 KM	139

Airport Name	Distance	Contact Number
Coimbatore International Airport	46.6 KM	08927633032

Architecture

Mandhiragiri Velayudha Swamy Temple has an entrance shrine and has a Gopuram. Temple has a pond outside of the temple and has a Dhwaja Stambham.

Religious Significance

Lord Murugan was created to destroy Surapadman, the demon king who was harassing the Devas. Before Murugan started his journey for the war, Parvati wanted him to be instructed on Satrusamhara Mantra by Lord Shiva. When Murugan approached his father, he told him that it could be done only after severe penance and it must be done at a place where the Four Vedas are present in the form of Kadamba Tree, Ganga Water, Dharbai and shrine where Mahavishnu got Shiva Deeksha. Lord Murugan came to the earth and started searching for the place with all these characteristics. He found them in Senjerimalai – Kadamba tree, Dharbai, Ganga water in the form of Gnana Theertha Chunai and Chinnamalai where Mahavishnu got Shiva Deeksha, all of which are in a straight line and nearby each other. He did penance here and after being fully satisfied, Shiva instructed the Mantra and also conferred the invincible powers. Since the Mantra was administered here, it became Mandhiragiri. Since the temple precedes even the Surasamharam, it is called Adi Padai Veedu.

History

This temple was originally built by Karikala Chola and renovated by Veera Ballala-III during 13th Century A.D.

Temple Timings

Day	Timings
All Days	07:00 AM - 12:30 PM	04:30 PM - 07:30 PM

Tours

Airports

Airport Name	Distance
Shamshabad	40 KM
Lorem Ipsum	12 KM

Railway Stations

Railway Station Name	Distance
Secunderabad	10 KM
Nampally	12 KM
Begumpet	6 KM
Lingampally	20 KM

Bus Stations

Bus Station Name	Distance
MGBS	35 KM
CBS	28 KM
kukatpally	20 KM
Lingampally	30 KM
Uppal	35 KM

Private Transports

Transport Name	Distance	Contact Number
Private Transport	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757