Arjuneswarar Temple : Arjuneswarar Temple Details | Arjuneswarar- Kadathur | Tamilnadu Temple

Sri Arjuneswarar temple

Moolavar	:	Arjuneswarar, - Marudavaneswarar, Tirumarududayur, Marudeesar
Urchavar	:	-
Amman / Thayar	:	Gomathi Amman
Thala Virutcham	:	-
Theertham	:	Amaravathi
Agamam / Pooja	:	-
Old year	:	1000-2000 years old
Historical Name	:	-
City	:	Kadathur
District	:	Coimbatore
State	:	Tamil Nadu


	Singers:

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	Festival:

	Maha Shivrathri in February-March is the principal festival of the temple. Monthly Pradoshams and other Shiva related festivals also are celebrated.

	Temple's Speciality:

	Lord Shiva is Swayambumurthy big in size placed on a broad Avudayar. Rays of Sun falling on the water reflect on the Lord. This happens even during the Uthrayana and Dakshinayana seasons (transition period of six months from south to north and from north to south) also without fail. The construction of the temple is such that this happens during the whole year.

	Opening Time:

	The temple is open from 8.00 a.m. to 12.00 .m. and from 4.00 p.m. and 6.00 p.m. On Pradosha days the temple is open till 7.30 p.m.

	Address:

	Sri Gomathi Amman-Arjuneswarar Temple, Kadathur, Coimbatore dist.

	Phone:

	+91-93448 31598

	General Information:

	Lord Valampuri Vinayaka shrine is in the Kannimoola corner. The shrine for Lord Subramania is in the northwest called Vayumoola. Lord Chandikeswara is nearby with a shrine also in the northeast corner – Eesanya. Nandhi is in a Mandap with a Vimana before Lord’s shrine. On the south of sanctum sanctorum graces marble made Lord Dakshinamurthy, Lord Vishnu on the west in a standing posture. 36 feet tall Rajagopuram stands majestically at the east entrance of Lord Shiva shrine.

	Prayers

	All powerful and merciful Lord Shiva grants all the boon the devotee seeks from Him.

	Thanks giving:

	Devotees perform abishek and archanas to Lord and Mother.

	Greatness Of Temple:

	The Swayambu Linga in this temple is biggest in size among those in temples of Coimbatore district. It has a spacious sanctum sanctorum and Vimana. River Amaravathi flows in a circular way from west covering north. The rays of Sun fall on the river waters and reflect on the presiding Lord. This happens throughout the year both during the Uthrayana – the March of Sun towards North from South and Dakshinayana – the march of Sun from North to South. The Sun ray reflection on the Lord is a pleasant darshan to devotees. This speaks volumes of the temple architecture of Tamilnadu. There are 11 Shiva temples on the banks of Amaravathi, but Kadathur alone has a Swayambu Linga. The idol of Lord Dakshinamurthy in the temple is made of marble stone brought from Varanasi-Kasi. It is also to be noted that the temple for Mother is in a separate building partitioned by a compound wall, hence both are separate temples with separate mandapas, entrance, kitchens-Madaipalli. A Shivalinga is on the left side of Mother temple around the Arali plants. It is still growing upward. Showing harmony between the saivites and the vaishnavites, there is a shrine with due respect to Lord Vishnu. The reputation is that the temple for Mother is on the right of Lord as in Madurai Meenakshi temple. Many explanations are offered about the name Kadathur. Important among them is the story of Pandavas spending their life incognito in this region. Duryodhana, with a view to detect their presence here, seized the cows in the place and kept them hidden on the other bank of the river. Hence, the place came to be called Karai Thozhuvu - place where cows are sheltered. This changed as Kadathur in the days that followed.

	Temple History:

	During the rule of Vikrama Chola, 60 pots of milk were supplied from Karathozhuvu village to Kongela Sangu village. Each day, one pot of milk split at a particular spot. Digging the place, blood began to flow profusely, mixed with the river making the water red. A Shivalinga was found with a cut on the head, the scar still visible. The practice of worshipping Swayambulinga began from this event, it is said. The temple was built during the 10th century.

	Special Features:

	Miracle Based: The rays of Sun falling on the waters of River Amaravathi and reflecting on the Lord in the temple is a rare Shiva darshan for the devotees throughout the year. The Shivalinga in the temple is biggest in size among those in temples of Coimbatore district. Scientific Based The rays of Sun falling on the waters of River Amaravathi and reflecting on the Lord in the temple is a rare Shiva darshan for the devotees throughout the year. The Shivalinga in the temple is biggest in size among those in temples of Coimbatore district.

Location :
Kadathur is 18 km from Udumalpet. Buses from Udumalpet to Kaniyur pass through this place.

Near By Railway Station :
Udumalpet

Near By Airport :
Coimbatore

Accomodation :
Coimbatore:

Hotel Blue Star: +91-422-223 0636; 223 0635 – 8 lines
Ambica Lodge: +91-422-223 1043; 223 1660
Hotel Ashwini: +91-422-223 3405; 223 5454
Hotel ESS Paradise: +91-422-223 0276 – 3 lines
Sri Lakshmi: +91-422-223 6339 (6 mlines); 433 4100
Sri Murugan: +91-436 2473 – 5 lines
Hotel Ramoos: +91-422-439 3000; 439 3311
Vaidurya: +91-422-429 7777
Hotel AP: +91-422-230 1773 – 5 lines.