Sri Odhimalai Andavar Temple | Othimalai Temple | Irumbarai Odhimalai Andavar Temple | Gnanamalai Odhimalai Andavar Temple | Kalyana Subramaniar Temple
Sri Odhimalai Andavar Temple History and Special Features
· The Moolavar of Sri Odhimalai Andavar Temple is
Odhimalai Andavar and the Urchavar of this temple is Kalyana Subramaniar.
· The Thala Virutcham of Sri Odhimalai Andavar Temple is
Odhi tree/ Othi Tree and the Theertham offered here is Sunai Theertham.
· The Agamam / Pooja performed in Sri Odhimalai Andavar
Temple is Shivagama.
· The historical name of the place where Sri Odhimalai
Andavar Temple is situated is Gnanamalai.
· Sri Odhimalai Andavar Temple is a very ancient temple that
is located at Irumbarai, Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu. This temple is around
500 – 1000 years old.
Festivals Celebrated in this Temple
· During the months January – February (Thai Poosam) 9 –
day Brahmotsavam is celebrated.
· New Year Day – Chithirai is celebrated on either April
14th or 15th. Vaikasi Visakam is celebrated in May –
June. Adi Perukku is celebrated in August.
· Panguni Uthiram is celebrated in this temple during March
– April and Skanda Sashti during October – November.
· These are the festivals celebrated in Sri Odhimalai
Andavar Temple and devotees actively participate during these festivals.
Prayers and Thanks Giving by the Devotees
People visit Sri Odhimalai Andavar Temple for wisdom, distinction in education , and knowledge. Devotees seek approval from Lord Muruga before starting any new
endeavors by choosing one from two flowers to know Lord Muruga’s opinion.
Devotees visit the temple and perform abishek with sandal and milk and
also offer vastras to the Lord.
Address of the Temple
Sri Odhimalai Andavar Temple, Coimbatore district, Irumbarai – 638 459.
How to Reach the Temple
On Satyamangalam road, from Coimbatore Devotees have to reach
Puliampatti which is 48 km from Coimbatore. From Puliampatti, Irumbarai is 10
km. Buses aren’t available at all hours and are available only at specific hours. Cabs
can be hired to visit the temple.
The nearest railway station is Mettupalayam station. The nearest airport
is Coimbatore airport.
Timings of the Temple
The temple generally opens at 11.00 AM in the morning
and closes at 06.00 PM in the evening on Mondays, Fridays, Kiruthika days, and on
Sashti.
The temple is entirely open during the Margazhi month and
on Muruga specific days. In order to visit on odd days and times, the devotees are
advised to contact the priest.
Temple Contact Number Details
+91 – 4254 -287 418, 98659 70586
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