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'''Arulmigu Koniamman Temple''', is a historic Hindu temple located on the northern bank of the [[Noyyal River]] of [[Coimbatore]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]]. It is dedicated to the goddess [[Koniamman]], a form of [[Parvati]]. The temple is at the center of the city of Coimbatore in the core of the city, Town Hall, [[Coimbatore]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]]. Koniamman is the "Guardian Deity" of the city. <ref name="Koniamman Temple history">{{cite news|title= Koniamman Temple history|url=https://www.maalaimalar.com/devotional/devotionaltopnews/2017/03/02140250/1071439/koniamman-temple-therottam.vpf|newspaper=Malaimalar|date=2 March 2017|access-date=23 July 2021}}</ref>
'''Arulmigu Koniamman Temple''', is a historic Hindu temple located on the northern bank of the [[Noyyal River]] of [[Coimbatore]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]]. It is dedicated to the goddess Koniamman, a form of [[Parvati]]. The temple is at the center of the city of Coimbatore in the core of the city, Town Hall, [[Coimbatore]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]]. Koniamman is the "Guardian Deity" of the city. <ref name="Koniamman Temple history">{{cite news|title= Koniamman Temple history|url=https://www.maalaimalar.com/devotional/devotionaltopnews/2017/03/02140250/1071439/koniamman-temple-therottam.vpf|newspaper=Malaimalar|date=2 March 2017|access-date=23 July 2021}}</ref>


==Ethymology==
==Ethymology==

Revision as of 15:02, 30 April 2022

Arulmigu Koniamman Temple
அருள்மிகு கோனியம்மன் திருக்கோயில்
Koniamman Temple Rajagopuram
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictCoimbatore
Deity
  • Koniamman
FestivalsKoniamman Kovil Therotta Thiruvizha
Governing bodyHindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department
Location
LocationTown Hall, Coimbatore
StateTamil Nadu
CountryIndia
Geographic coordinates10°59′25″N 76°57′46″E / 10.990213°N 76.962868°E / 10.990213; 76.962868[1]
Architecture
TypeDravidian architecture
Elevation411 m (1,348 ft)
Website
http://www.kovaikoniamman.tnhrce.in/ Kovai Koniamman Temple

Arulmigu Koniamman Temple, is a historic Hindu temple located on the northern bank of the Noyyal River of Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. It is dedicated to the goddess Koniamman, a form of Parvati. The temple is at the center of the city of Coimbatore in the core of the city, Town Hall, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. Koniamman is the "Guardian Deity" of the city. [2]

Ethymology

Koyamma, the goddess worshiped by chieftain Kovan evolved into Koniamma and the name of the city Koyampuththoor could have been derived from Kovaiamma.[3] The temple dates back to 11th century A.D. A 84 feet (26 m) gopuram, the tallest in the region was completed in 2011 at a cost of ₹1.75 crore (US$210,000).[4][5]

History

The temple was bulit during 11th century[6].

Car Festival

Temple car on 6 March 2019

The car festival of Koniamman Temple is conducted during the month of Panguni, which is the most prominent local festival in the city[7][8].


References

  1. ^ "10.990213"N 76.962868"E". Retrieved 23 July 2021.
  2. ^ "Koniamman Temple history". Malaimalar. 2 March 2017. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
  3. ^ Whitehead, Henry (1921). The Village Gods of South India. Read Books. pp. 121–2. ISBN 978-1-406-73214-6.
  4. ^ "Rajagopuram for Kovai Koniamman temple too". The Indian Express. 2 March 2010. Retrieved 4 March 2016.
  5. ^ "A walk through some of the oldest parts of Coimbatore" (in Tamil). The Hindu. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
  6. ^ "Koniamman Temple History". The Hindu. 9 February 2020. Retrieved 1 March 2022.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. ^ "Koniamman car festival". Thamizhe. 9 February 2020. Retrieved 15 February 2021.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  8. ^ "Koniamman car festival-2022". Maalaimalar. 9 February 2020. Retrieved 16 February 2022.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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