Ayyappan Temple, Coimbatore
| Ayyappan Temple, Coimbatore | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Coimbatore District |
| Location | |
| Location | Siddhapudur, Coimbatore |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Country | India |
| Geographic coordinates | 11°01′14.9″N 76°58′22.1″E / 11.020806°N 76.972806°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | South India, Temples |
| Elevation | 444 m (1,457 ft) |
Ayyappan Temple is a Hindu Ayyappan Temple located in Siddhapudur in Coimbatore, India. It is dedicated to Ayyappan.
Presiding deity
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The presiding deity is known as Manikandan. As per the Kerala style, shrines of Ganesha, Bhagavati, Siva, Guruvayurappan and Muruga are found. The shrine of Navagraha is also found here.[1] The devotees are extremely proud of the status of the temple as the Second Sabarimala. The poojas and other religious rituals are observed similar to the fashion in Sabarimala.[2] Plans for the construction of a temple devoted to Lord Ayyappan started way back in 1942 with the coming together of a group of devotees. On 24 March 1969 Kumbhabhishekam was held and in 1972 a Dhwaja Stambha was set up and later was covered with gold. It is the only one of its kind in Tamil Nadu.[3]
Festivals
[edit]Pradosha, Ekadashi, Karthikai and Sivaratri and the festivals celebrated in this temple.[1]
Opening time
[edit]The temple is opened for worship from 5.00 a.m. to 10.30 a.m and 4.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.[1]
