Eachanari Vinayagar Temple

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Eachanari Vinayagar Temple
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Eachanari Vinayagar Temple is located in Tamil Nadu
Eachanari Vinayagar Temple
Eachanari Vinayagar Temple
Location in Tamil Nadu
Geography
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Country India
State Tamil Nadu
Location Coimbatore district
Culture
Primary deity Ganesha
Architecture
Architectural styles Dravidian
History and governance
Website www.eachanarivinayagar.tnhrce.in

Eachanari Vinayagar Temple is a temple dedicated to Hindu god Vinayagar, situated near Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is situated about 12 km from the city of Coimbatore on NH 209.[1]

History

It is said that when the idol of Vinayaga measuring 5 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

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