God
The main deity of this temple is Manneeswarar, who is an incarnation of Lord Shiva is a swayambhu. There is also a wing like form on either side of the Shivalinga as that of Garuda in a folded form.
Goddess
Goddess Durga is consort of Lord Shiva.
Interesting Facts
- There is also a wing like form on either side of the Shivalinga as that of Garuda (the eagle vehicle of Lord Vishnu) in a folded form.
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.
- Smo​king is strictly prohibited inside the temple premises.
transport connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Annur Bus Stand |
260 MTRS | 1800-419-4287 |
 Karaimadai Railway Station |
20 KM | 139 |
 Coimbatore International Airport |
26.4 KM | 08927633032 |
Architecture
The lord is called Anneeswarar as he graced a hunter and the place Anniyur. The temple is facing West direction and built in Dravidian style of architecture. The Raja gopuram has a 7-tier structure with a big dhwajasthamba in front of the sanctum.
Religious Significance
The region was a jungle in olden days densely infested with Valli plants. A hunter, Anni by name was eking his livelihood by hunting animals though he knew that killing lives was a sin. He knew no other work for living. One day, as he did not get any animal, he dug the Valli plant for its root to quench his hunger. Surprisingly, the length of root did not reduce despite his cutting and found it in full size despite his cutting it repeatedly. Out of curiosity, he continued to dig further and found the root bleeding. A voice came then saying that all his sins had been pardoned and advised him not to continue hunting. The Hunter trembled and informed the king of what he saw and heard. The king found a Shivalinga in the place. He tried his best to pull out the linga with a chain dragged by an Elephant but could not succeed. Lord appeared in the dream of the king and advised him to drop his efforts to pull out the linga as he would like to stay there itself, than the king built the temple in the place.
History
The temple was built 500 years ago. Nalvar who sang the Tiruvasagam and Thevaram hymns.
Temple Timings
| Day | Timings | |
|---|---|---|
| All Days | 05:00 AM - 01:00 PM | 04:00 PM - 09:00 PM |
Sevas
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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