At a distance of 42 Kms from Coimbatore Railway Station, Avanashi Lingeswarar Temple (additionally referred to as as Avanashiappar Temple) is positioned in Avanashi city on NH47.
Devoted to Lord Shiva, this is without doubt one of the celebrated Shaivite temples on this area. Relationship again to the 15th century, this temple believed to be constructed by Sundarapandiya. Cholas, Pandyas and the Hoysalas have additionally contrinuted largely. The temple has some beautiful stone carvings and inscriptions. There’s a separate shrine for Goddess Karunambika close to essential sanctum. It’s believed that worshipping the scorpion sculpted behind the Goddess, one will get aid from the worry of toxic bites, unhealthy desires and so on. This temple is protected by the Archeological survey of India.
The 12 day lengthy Brahmotsavam held within the month of April/Could. The temple’s automobile is thought for its high quality wood carvings and it is without doubt one of the greatest vehicles in South. Avanashi is related by frequent buses from Coimbatore.
Timings: 5 AM to 1 PM & four PM to eight PM