Eachanari Vinayagar Temple
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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]