Arulmigu Koniamman Temple, is a historic Hindu temple located on the northern bank of the
Noyyal River of
Coimbatore
Coimbatore, also spelt as Koyamputhur (), sometimes shortened as Kovai (), is one of the major metropolitan cities in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located on the banks of the Noyyal River and surrounded by the Western Ghats. Coimbato ...
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Tamil Nadu,
India. It is dedicated to the goddess Koniamman, a form of
Parvati. The temple is at the center of the city of Coimbatore in the core of the city, Town Hall,
Coimbatore
Coimbatore, also spelt as Koyamputhur (), sometimes shortened as Kovai (), is one of the major metropolitan cities in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located on the banks of the Noyyal River and surrounded by the Western Ghats. Coimbato ...
,
Tamil Nadu,
India. Koniamman is the
"Guardian Deity" of the city.
This temple is one of the twin historic temples in the city, the other being
Perur Pateewarar Temple.
Etymology
Koyamma, the goddess worshiped by chieftain Kovan evolved into Koniamma and the name of the city ''Koyampuththoor'' could have been derived from ''Kovaiamma''.
History
The temple was bulit during
11th century
The 11th century is the period from 1001 ( MI) through 1100 ( MC) in accordance with the Julian calendar, and the 1st century of the 2nd millennium.
In the history of Europe, this period is considered the early part of the High Middle Ages. Th ...
by the descendants of chieftain "Kovan".
Architecture
A
gopuram, the tallest in the entire region was completed in 2011 at a cost of by the
Government of Tamilnadu.
Car Festival
The car festival of Koniamman Temple is conducted during the month of
Panguni, which is the most prominent local festival in the city.
References
External links
{{Coimbatore district
Hindu temples in Coimbatore district
Parvati temples
11th-century Hindu temples
Tourist attractions in Coimbatore
Buildings and structures in Coimbatore