Arulmigu Koniamman Temple Explained

Arulmigu Koniamman Temple
Native Name:அருள்மிகு கோனியம்மன் திருக்கோயில்
Coordinates:10.9902°N 76.9629°W[1]
Country:India
State:Tamil Nadu
District:Coimbatore
Location:Big Bazaar Street, Town Hall, Coimbatore
Elevation M:411
Tradition:Shaivism
Festivals:Koniamman Kovil Therotta Thiruvizha
Architecture:Dravidian architecture
Website:http://www.kovaikoniamman.tnhrce.in/ Kovai Koniamman Temple
Governing Body:Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department

Arulmigu Koniamman Temple, is a historic Hindu temple located on the northern bank of the Noyyal River of Coimbatore, 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, Tamil Nadu, India. Koniamman is the "Guardian Deity" of the city.[2] This temple is one of the twin historic temples in the city, the other being Perur Pateeswarar 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.[3]

History

The temple was bulit during 11th century by the descendants of chieftain "Kovan".[4]

Architecture

A gopuram, the tallest in the entire region was completed in 2011 at a cost of by the Government of Tamilnadu.[5] [6]

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. Then the thirukalyana vaibogam, the marriage ceremony of Koniamman, Kudndam vizha and Temple float festival takes place.[7] [8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 10.990213"N 76.962868"E. 2021-07-23.
  2. News: Koniamman Temple history. Malaimalar. 2 March 2017. 23 July 2021. 23 July 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210723031153/https://www.maalaimalar.com/devotional/devotionaltopnews/2017/03/02140250/1071439/koniamman-temple-therottam.vpf. dead.
  3. Book: Whitehead, Henry. The Village Gods of South India. Read Books. 1921. 121–2. 978-1-406-73214-6.
  4. News: 9 February 2020. Koniamman Temple History. The Hindu. 2022-03-01.
  5. News: Rajagopuram for Kovai Koniamman temple too. The Indian Express. 2 March 2010. 4 March 2016. 4 March 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304093640/http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil_nadu/article253830.ece. dead.
  6. Web site: A walk through some of the oldest parts of Coimbatore . The Hindu. Tamil. 23 July 2021.
  7. News: 9 February 2020. Koniamman car festival. Thamizhe. dead. 2021-02-15. 21 February 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210221175537/https://tamilinews.com/spirituality/covai-koniyamman-kovil-festivel-first-importance-devendrakulavelalar-community/471/.
  8. News: 9 February 2020. Koniamman car festival-2022. Maalaimalar. dead. 2022-02-16. 16 February 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220216204657/https://www.maalaimalar.com/devotional/devotionaltopnews/2022/02/16122617/3492081/Koniamman-Temple-Poochorithal-festival.vpf.