Othakalmandapam Putridankondeeswarar Temple, Coimbatore

Address

Othakalmandapam Putridankondeeswarar Temple, Coimbatore

Coimbatore-Pollachi National Highway,

Othakalmandapam,

Coimbatore District, Tamilnadu – 641032

Phone: +91 98422 03577   

Moolavar

Putridankondeeswarar

Amman

Poonkothai Nayaki

Introduction

• Location: Othakalmandapam village, Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu, India.
• Deity: Lord Shiva as Putridankondeeswarar and Mother Goddess as Poonkothai.
• Temple Age: The temple is about 1000 years old.
• Orientation: Both the deity and goddess face east.
• Proximity: Located on the Coimbatore to Pollachi Highway, about 13 km from Coimbatore.

Puranic Significance

• History: The temple is believed to have been consecrated by a Chola king. After being damaged by floods, it was restored by local Shivanatiyars, who constructed several parts of the temple, including a 5-tiered Rajagopuram.
• Temple Structure:
  • The temple has a five-story Rajagopuram at the east, with two prakarams.
  • The inner prakaram houses the shrines of the god and goddess.
  • The outer prakaram features shrines for Ganesha and Muruga, with a 5-foot tall Muruga idol.
  • Ablution is performed at the Theerthalingeswarar shrine.
  • Kumbabhishekam was performed on April 5, 1995.

Beliefs

• Prayer Box: A prayer box is placed in the temple where devotees’ requests are recited during daily worship, and it is believed that the Lord resolves them.

Special Features

• Puja Method: Pujas are performed in Tamil, including the recitation of Thiruvasakam, Shivapuranam, and Devara songs, which is a distinct feature compared to other temples where Sanskrit is used.
• Temple Structure:
  • The Mukha Gopuram and Mulasthana Gopurams are visible from a distance, offering a blessed view.
  • Sanctum Sanctorum: The sanctum is slightly elevated and houses the Linga Thirumeniyar form of Lord Putridankondeeswarar, with Adishesha as an umbrella over the deity.
  • 63 Nayanmars: These saints stand in praise of the Lord within the temple.
  • Other Deities:
    • Dakshinamurthy in the south, Annamalai in the west, Brahma in the north, and Goddess Durga in the south of the main sanctum.
    • Chandikeshuvarar in a separate sanctum.
    • Poonkothai Nayaki: Goddess Parasakthi, depicted with four hands holding lotus and the Abhaya Hasta mudra.
    • Shakti Forms: Icha Shakti, Kriya Shakti, and Jnana Shakti are situated around the goddess.
    • Nataraja-Sivakami Ammal Sannidhi: The Ananda Thandeshwarar form of Nataraja graces the temple.

Festivals

• Chitra Poornima (April-May)
• Vaikasi Visakam (May-June)
• Aadi Pooram (July-August)
• Vinayaka Chaturthi (August-September)
• Navaratri (September-October)
• Maha Shivaratri (February-March)

Century/Period

1000 Years old

Managed By

Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department (HR&CE)

Nearest Bus Station

Othakalmandapam

Nearest Railway Station

Coimbatore junction

Nearest Airport

Coimbatore

Location on Map

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