Shanmughapuram Sri Veera Anjaneyar Temple - Coimbatore

Address

Shanmughapuram Sri Veera Anjaneyar Temple – Coimbatore

Shanmughapuram, Pollachi, Somandurai,

Coimbatore district,

Tamil Nadu 642134.

Phone: +91- 4259 – 229 054

Moolavar

Sri Veera Anjaneyar

Introduction

Location: Shanmughapuram Village, Pollachi Circle, Coimbatore District, Tamil Nadu

Deity: Sri Veera Anjaneyar (Lord Hanuman)

Temple Age: Over 1000 years

Puranic Significance

Sri Veera Anjaneyar Temple is dedicated to Lord Anjaneyar (Hanuman), the devoted and powerful servant of Lord Rama. According to legend, after Lord Hanuman’s successful mission to Lanka to meet Mother Sita, he rested on a rock in this area. The rock is said to have a Swayambhu (self-manifested) idol of Lord Hanuman. The temple, which was believed to have been discovered during the Chola period, houses this divine idol of Lord Hanuman, who is believed to bless devotees with strength, courage, and protection.

Beliefs and Importance

Devotees believe that worshipping Lord Sri Veera Anjaneyar at this temple can alleviate various struggles in their lives, including:

Resolution of marriage-related problems
Overcoming challenges related to children
Removal of obstacles such as debts and enemies
Enhancing health, popularity, and overall well-being
Gaining fluency in speech and developing noble character

Many devotees offer tulsi leaves, betel, and vada garlands with sugar flakes (Aval) as nivedhana (offering) and perform special abisheks (rituals) for Sri Veera Anjaneyar. The temple is also known for the unique “butter bath” offering to the deity.

Special Features

Five-Foot Long Reclining Idol: The idol of Lord Veera Anjaneyar in the temple is five feet long, reclining on a rock over the Palaru River. The idol is a Swayambumurthi (self-manifested), with Sri Anjaneyar facing Lanka.
Sacred Location: It is believed that this is the place where Lord Anjaneyar placed his footprints while traveling to Lanka. The temple is located at the foothills of Govinda Hills and Thadakachi Hills, where Sage Viswamitra performed penance.
Divine Spring: A small spring near the temple is said to be frequented by two sacred snakes, which bathe in the spring and then visit the sanctum sanctorum to worship Lord Anjaneyar.
Other Shrines: There are shrines dedicated to Lord Yoga Narasimha, Lord Chakarathazhwar, and a twin-faced Lord Vinayaka.

Festivals

The temple celebrates a variety of festivals, including:

Sri Anjaneya Jayanthi: The birthday of Lord Hanuman
New Moon Days: In the Tamil months of Aadi (July-August) and Thai (January-February)
Saturdays in Purattasi: (September-October)
Deepavali: October-November
Pongal: January
Sri Krishna Jayanthi: August-September
Vaikunda Ekadasi: December-January
Tamil and English New Year: January and December