Sri Sangameshwarar Temple
Erode; the turmeric city of the southern state of Tamil Nadu is located on the banks of Cauvery River. Owing to its rich historic background, Erode is dotted with several historic temples that receive hundreds of thousands of visitors from all over the world, throughout the year. Not just religious sites, Erode is the home of a lot of celebrated places of interest which include Brahma Vishnu Shiva Temple, Thindal Murugan Temple, Vellode Bird Sanctuary, Natadreeswarar Temple, Sankagiri Fort, Government Museum and so on. When talking about the must-visit places of interest in Erode, Sri Sangameshwarar Temple is an unmissable name as a trip to the textile city of Erode will be incomplete without visiting this historic temple. Let's get to know all about the notable Sri Sangameshwarar Temple in Erode.Unique Feature of Sri Sangameshwarar Temple in Erode
Significance of Erode Sri Sangameshwarar Temple
The Amirthalingeswarar sannadhi in this temple is notable that childless couples visit this shrine and offer prayers and perform abhishekam to the deity. The principal stem of the lingam that is found here is coupled with its base called the Avudai to make up the Amirthalingeswarar. The deity is often removed and given in the hands of the childless couples who visit the temple. They are asked to do pradakshinam (circumambulation) around the shrine for three times and rest it back on the avudai. Ilanthai maram (Jujube tree) is the sthala vriksham here. In fact, the fruit from the tree is offered to Lord Shiva as naivedyam and further it is offered to the devotees as prasadham.
Going further brings the Sahasralingam sannadhi. Another unique shrine that the idol here is a one single lingam that comprises of one thousand small lingams. According to the sthala purana, the demon king of Lanka, Ravana revered the Sahasralingam in this temple. Devotees believe that performing abhishekam to the Sahasralingeswara will help them to get rid of rahu ketu dosham. Sri Adikesava Perumal (Lord Vishnu) sannadhi, Goddess Soundaravalli Thaayar sannadhi and the Yoga Narasimhar sannadhi are some of the most important shrines to visit in this temple, apart from the primary deity of Lord Shiva. It is important to mention that this is one of the few temples where Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu sannadhis are found next to one another within the same temple complex!
Arulmigu Sri Adikesava Perumal in this temple offers his blessings from a majestic standing posture. A substantial element at the Adhikesava Perumal sannadhi is the Ranga Mandapam celebrated for the sculptures on its twenty-four columns in Tharamangalam Kailasanathar temple style. On the right side of the Ranga Mandapam, devotees can find the Sri Venugopalan sannadhi who is seen with his consorts - Rukmini and Sathyabama. Adjacent to the perumal sannadhi is the famous shrine of Sri Yoga Narasimhar along with Goddess Lakshmi. Sri Yoga Narasimhar in this temple is revered as a shantha moorthy. The next shrine is the Goddess Soundaravalli Thaayar sannadhi. Right in front of the perumal and thayar sannadhi is a mandapam which is nothing short of a treat for history buffs. Various deities and intricate sculptures of Lord Rama, Lakshmana, Sita Devi and Lord Hanuman Hanuman and many other sculptures, especially the Ramar Pattabhishekam (coronation of Lord Rama) will leave you awestricken!
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Location and Contact Details:Arulmigu Sangameswarar Temple
Bhavani Kudal, Bhavani, Erode
Tamil Nadu, Pincode - 638301
Phone Number: (04256) 230192
Temple Timings:
5:00 AM to 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Temple Info:
Primary Deity: Arulmigu Sangameswarar (Lord Shiva)
Goddess: Vedhanayaki Ambal (Goddess Parvati)
Perumal: Sri Adhikesavar (Lord Vishnu)
Thaayar: Soundaravalli Thaayar
Sthala vriksham: Illandhai (Indian Plum)
Mandapams: Nritya Mandapam, Maha Mandapam, Ardha Mandapam, Ranga Mandapam
Architecture: Dravidian Style
Highlights:
Acclaimed as the Triveni Sangamam of South India
Parihara Sthalam
Architecture
Pooja Timings:
Thiruppallielichi: 5:00 AM
Kalasandhi: 8:00 AM
Utchikalam: 12:00 PM
Idaikalam: 4:00 PM
Saaya Rakshai: 5:15 PM
Palliarai (Artha Jama Pooja): 8:30 PM
Entrance and Pooja Fee:
Special Entrance: Rs. 20
Camera Fee: Rs. 20
Abishekam: Rs. 100
Accommodation Facility:
Yes
Important Festivals:
- 13 days car festival - Chithirai (April-May)
- Aadi 18 - Aadi (July-August)
- Vaikasi Visagam
- Aavani Avitam
- Varalaximi Viratham
- Kokulasdami
- Krishnajainthi
- Navarathiri
- Surashamgra Vizha
- Gowsiga Agathasi
- Thaipusam
- Pongal
- Massi Magam
- Panguni Uttharam
- Kiruthikai
Transport Information:
Nearest Railway Station: Erode Junction Railway Station (Station Code: ED)
Nearest Airport: Coimbatore International Airport (IATA: CJB, ICAO: VOCB)
Nearest Bus Stand: Bhavani Bus Stand