Udumalpet Sri Prasanna Vinayagar Temple – Coimbatore

Address

Udumalpet Sri Prasanna Vinayagar Temple – Udumalpet, Coimbatore district- Tamil Nadu 642126 Phone: +91 – 4252 221 048

Deity

Prasanna Vinayakar, (Mettu Vinayakar)

Introduction

• Location: Udumalpet town, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.
• Age: Approximately 500 years old.
• Presiding Deity: Lord Prasanna Vinayaka, who resides under the Ekadala Vimana (the roof tower of the sanctum sanctorum).

Puranic Significance

• Historical Context: The temple was originally a dense forest under the rule of Tippu Sultan, offering natural security with a semi-circular mount.
• Divine Vision: Tippu Sultan had a dream where Lord Vinayaka urged him to offer contributions for protection. In response, the Sultan constructed the temple on the banks of a tank.
• Renovations: The temple has undergone renovations by subsequent rulers and is now a prominent temple in the heart of Udumalpet.
• Deity Appearance: Lord Vinayaka is depicted as six feet tall, with a large mouse (Mooshika) vehicle.
• Artistic Features: The front hall features a sculpture of the Zodiac circle, showcasing artistic beauty.
• Holy Trees: The temple is adorned with divine trees, including Vilwa, Vanni, and Arasu.
• Additional Deities:
  • Lord Kasi Viswanatha with Mother Visalakshi to his left.
  • Lord Muruga with Valli and Deivanai on the side.
  • Lord Brahma under the Vanni tree.
  • Lord Sowriraja Perumal with Kannapuranayaki, located in the northwest, alongside Sri Anjaneya.

Beliefs

• Devotional Practices: Devotees seek relief from family problems and academic progress by:
  • Offering prayers to Lord Prasanna Vinayaka.
  • Breaking coconuts and offering Kozhukkattai (a sweet pudding).
  • Performing abishek (ritual bathing) with milk.

Special Features

• Unique Positioning: Lord Prasanna Vinayaka appears in a majestic form, inviting contributions from devotees.
• Significance as a Religious Bridge: The temple accommodates devotees of different faiths, serving as a link between Saivites and Vaishnavites.
• Nivedhana Offerings: Sweet pudding is commonly offered as nivedhana (sacred food).
• Name Origin: The semi-circular hill providing natural security led to the name Chakkarapuri; the presence of lizard-like creatures called Udumbus contributed to the name Udumalaipettai.

Festivals

• Major Celebrations:
  • Chitra Poornima (April-May)
  • Vaikasi Visakam (May-June)
  • All Ekadasi days (11th day after new or full moon)
  • Aadi Perukku (July-August)
  • Hanuman Jayanthi
  • Tirukarthikai (November-December)
  • Fridays in Aadi (July-August) and Thai (January-February)
  • Navarathri (Purattasi-September-October)
  • Thai Poosam (January-February)
  • Maha Shivrathri (February-March)
  • Masi Magam (February-March)
  • Panguni Uthiram (March-April)

Century/Period/Age

500 Years old

Managed By

Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department (HRCE)

Nearest Bus Station

Udumalpet

Nearest Railway Station

Udumalpet

Nearest Airport

Coimbatore

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