The Arulmigu Eachanari Vinayagar Temple, located on the Coimbatore-Pollachi Highway is one of the holiest temples dedicated to Lord Ganesha. This sacred city’s biggest draw is its 6 feet idol of Lord Vinayagar, carved out from a single piece of granite. As per the legends, the idol was destined to a temple somewhere else, but the chariot carrying it stopped in Eachanari due to an unknown cause and hence it resides here today. Every day, thousands visit the temple seeking a boon of wealth, success, and removal of obstacles from their life.Major Attractions: Giant Vinayagar idol, traditional Dravidian architecture, temple rituals, peaceful ambienceTop Activities: Temple visit, spiritual worship, photography, attending pujas, cultural explorationDuration: 1–2 HoursBest Time to Visit: October to MarchThis holy site has a calm aura with a historical past, thus, it stands out as an important place for pilgrimage in Coimbatore. Popular for its exquisitely decorated Idol of Lord Vinayagar, this temple has its Idol decorated by flowers, jewels and offerings round the day. People often wait in a queue here to experience the evening Aarthi which is usually followed by devotional hymns sung in the glory of Lord Ganesha. Each year during Vinayaka Chaturthi, the Lord’s favorite festival, the temple celebrates the occasion in a grand way. In addition, there are stunning Gopurams and detailed Pillars, which are some exemplary features of the Dravidian architectural style and form part of this sacred place’s many wonders. If you happen to be on your Coimbatore tour with visits to sights like the Monkey Falls and Adiyogi Shiva Statue near Aliyar Dam, then, adding this divine place is not going to disappoint you.
