Idugampalayam Jayamangala Anjaneyar Temple, Coimbatore

Address

Idugampalayam Jayamangala Anjaneyar Temple, Coimbatore

 Idugampalayam Village, Mettupalayam,

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641301

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Jayamangala Anjaneyar

Introduction

• Location: Idugampalayam village, Mettupalayam, Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu (16 km from Mettupalayam).
• Deity: Jayamangala Anjaneyar (Lord Hanuman).
• Age: Believed to be 1200 years old.
• Significance:
  • The temple is associated with Shri Vyasa Rayar, a prominent Madhwa seer who is believed to have installed the Anjaneyar idol.
  • The idol of Anjaneyar is Swayambu (naturally formed), standing 6 feet tall and 5 feet wide, placed on an 8-foot rock.
  • The idol faces straight, which is unique among Anjaneyar idols that generally face right or left.

Unique Features:

• Right Hand: Holds Sudarshana Chakra.
• Left Hand: Holds Sougandhika flower.
• Tail: Ends with bells above his head.
• Nandi: Behind the idol, facing a small Lingam and Vinayakar, an unusual positioning not found in other temples.
• Ramalingeswarar Shrine: Linked to the legend of Hanuman bringing the Lingam for Sri Rama’s puja.
• Vinayakar Shrine: Carved in a single rectangular rock, featuring images of Suryan, Chandran, Adiseshan, and Kamadhenu.

Beliefs and Practices:

• Prayers for children and marriage: Devotees pray for blessings in these areas.
• Rice Offering Ritual: Devotees offer a handful of rice daily for 30 days after fulfilling a wish.
• Relieves Navagraha Doshas: Worshipping Jayamangala Anjaneyar is believed to relieve Navagraha doshas.

Special Features:

• Main Idol: Hanuman is depicted with a blessing posture and a salamander in his left hand.
• Space: The temple is located on a narrow plot of land, hence locally called Idugam.

Temples and Shrines:

• Ramalingeswarar: Linked to the Rameswaram legend.
• Selvamuthukumaran and Parvathavardhini Amman: Located on the north side of the temple.
• Vinayakar: In the south, along with other deities like Thirunandideva.

Spiritual Benefits:

• Blessings from the Trinity (Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva).
• Spiritual relief from Navagraha doshas.

Century/Period

1200 years old.

Nearest Bus Station

Idugampalayam

Nearest Railway Station

Coimbatore

Nearest Airport

Coimbatore

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