Places in and around Coimbatore

Masaniyamman Kovil Situated between Pollachi and Palakkad, this temple is about 45 to 50 k.m. from the hub of Coimbatore. Devotees believe that if they grind red chilly paste and apply it on the presiding deity their lost valuables will be restored to them. Puliakulam Temple Asia's largest idol of Ganesha stands imposingly in the Puliakulam temple in Coimbatore. This temple was built in 1996 and the statue weighs about 14 tonnes. Chemmedu Muthumariyamman temple This temple is situated near Perur. The local legend states long ago the main town was located around this temple only. But today one can see only the ruins. Ammanalingeshwarar Kovil This temple is in the Udumalpet district on the hillock of Thirumaurthimalai, 21 kms south of the Udumalpet. Avanashillingeshwarar Kovil 40 kms from Coimbatore, legend has it that a priest named Sundaramurthi Nayanar through his rendering of the “Thevaram” restored a young boy who was killed by a crocodile to life. The temple is also known by another name, Thirupukoligur. Dhyanalinga This is the largest lingam in the world and it is located in the foothhills of the Velliangiri mountain about 30 kms from Coimbatore. The lingam is a single black granite stone 13 ft.9 inches in height and it has with seven copper rings embedded in it, corresponding to the seven charkas that is believed to govern the human body. The Avudaiyar or its base is made from a single white granite stone 9 ft in diameter and is in the form of a seven headed coiled snake. The Dhyanalinga does not ascribe to any particular religion or faith, but is the distilled essence of yogic science. The dome has been built with traditional material like burnt bricks, mud and mortar and additional herbal additional herbal additives. Places in and around Coimbatore Thirumoorthy Temple It is situated at the foot of Thirumoorthy Hills adjoining the Thirumoorthy Dam. This is about 20 kms. from Udumalpet on the Highway from Palani to Coimbatore. A perennial stream flows by the side of the Sri Amalingeswarar temple and nearby there is a waterfall. The Crocodile Farm at Amaravathi Dam is just 25 kms. from here. This place is being developed as a District Excursion Centre.