Sri Odhimalai Andavar Temple | Irumbarai Othimalai Murugan Temple | Gnanamalai Odhimalai Andavar Temple

 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 14^th or 15^th. 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