God
Goddess
Goddess Karunambikai is the consort of Lord Shiva. Here Karunambikai is the incarnation of Goddess Parvathi.
Interesting Facts
- Avinashi Lingeswarar Temple is spread over an area of 1.5 acres (6,100 m2).
Best Season To Visit
The best season to visit the temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February.
Weather
Highest - April to June (36°C during day and 22°C during night)Average - May (32°C during the day and 18°C during night)Lowest - December to February (28°C during day and 21°C during night)Monsoon season – July 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.
- Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
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.
- Smoking and drinking is prohibited in this temple.
- Chewing betel leaves, tobacco, gutka and spitting inside temple is strictly prohibited.
transport connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Avinashi Bus Stand |
160 M | 18004194287 |
 Railway Station Tirupur |
13.1 KM | 0421-2200450 |
 Coimbatore International Airport |
33.7 KM | 8927633032 |
Architecture
Avinashi Lingeswarar Temple main Rajagopuram is on the east side with seven tiers. Inside there are two corridors. This temple with 2 prakarams is adorned with the Navaranga Mandapam in the inner prakaram. At the main entrance, the sculptures of Narthana Ganapathy can be found on both the sides. Once we enter, there is a mandapam and the sculptures of Veerabadhirar, Oorthava Thandavar and Kaali can be seen on the pillars of the mandapam. The pathways on the four sides of the sanctum sanctorum are decorated with the images of Nayanmars, Murugan Sannadhi in the northwest and Karaiakal Ammaiar Sannadhi on the northeast. The large Nandi here and the carved image of a scorpion in the Ambal sanctum are of significance here. Several other carvings here deserve attention. Avinashiappar temple is a protected monument under the Archaeological Survey of India. The Theertham here is a well, called as Kasi Gangai Theertham. The sthala Vriksham is Paathiri.
Raja Gopuram : The Main Tower (Raja Gopuram) of this temple is nearly 100 feet height and is one of the biggest towers in the Kongunadu. The original `Rajagopuram', was replaced by the present structure when it being came dilapidated. This tower was first built during the period of Kongu Pandian Sundarapandian (1285 - 1300). Later it was reconstructed by the King of Mysore. In the year 1860, the tower was damaged by the lightning and totally demolished by the district administration. The present structure was constructed by Sundara Swamigal of Kumara mutt in the year 1980.
Deepasthambam : A Deepasthambam can be seen in front of the temple which is carved of single stone. The lower part of this 70 foot post bears the carvings of lord Ganapathy, Sundaramurthi Nayanar and the rebirth of a boy from the mouth of a crocodile.
Halls : The 30 pillar hall located in front of the Theepasthumbam was constructed by king Udayar of Mysore, in the year 1756. As we enter through the seven stage tower we can see the Navaranga hall which houses the magnificent sculptures of Alangattu Kali and Urdhava Thandava Murthy. Each of these idols is 6' in height. These two idols depict one of the most dramatic episodes of Hindu Mythology.
Religious Significance
Saint Sundarar was passing through a stree in Avinahsi. He hear joyous sounds celebrations in a house where the holy thread ceremony Upanayanm from a house and saw also the sad faces of a couple in the opposite house. He came to know that the boys of the two houses were close friends. While playing near a tank around the temple, one boy was dragged by the crocodile in the tank and died. If alive, his upanayanam was also due to be conducted together. Sage Sundarar immediately went to the temple and demanded the Lord to direct the crocodile to give back the boy it swallowed three years ago when he was four. He prayed to Lord with a Pathigam (10 verses). As he sang the fourth stanza begging the Lord to direct the crocodile to return the boy, to the joy of all around him, the crocodile brought back the boy with the growth he would have at the age of seven. Sundarar took the boy to the parents and arranged his upanayanam too. This is a great event related with this temple.
History
This temple was built in 16th century by Kongu chola and temple was renovated in the year 1959. Nayaks are contributed for this temple.
Temple Timings
| Day | Timings | |
|---|---|---|
| All Days | 05:00 AM - 01:00 PM | 04:00 PM - 09:00 PM |
Pooja
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 |
Local Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Local Transport | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
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