Coimbatore Ancient Temples Tour

Marudamalai Subramaniyaswami Temple considered as the Seventh House of Lord Murugan, Pateeswarar Temple is associated with Lord Shiva, he known as ‘Patteeswarar’, he is the presiding deity of this temple together with his consort Parvati, who is known as ‘Pachainayaki’. The deity is believed to be ‘Swayambu Lingam’ (self emerged), Lord Vinayaga symbolises Ohm Pranav manthara is a presiding deity of Eachanari Vinayagar Temple, The Koniyamman temple situated in the heart of the city, is built by a leader of a small cult Known as ‘IRULAS’ Six hundred years ago. The small village was also named as ‘COVANPUTHUR’ after the leader of this group. Whose name was ‘COVAN’ According to the ‘Cholan Poorva Pattayam’ in the Madras oriental Manuscript library.