Avinashi
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Avinashi is a suburb
of the city of Coimbatore
in Tamil Nadu
, India
. It is a municipality
town in Tirupur district
in the India
n state
of Tamil Nadu
. It was recently merged with the newly formed Tirupur district; still it has been considered to be associated with the city of Coimbatore
by many of the localities.
Avinashi is a hub to all major destinations in south Tamil Nadu as it lies on the Coimbatore–Erode-Salem National Highway 47. The Coimbatore International Airport is about 22 km from Avinashi.
Avinashi is a small town situated between Erode
and Coimbatore
in Tamil Nadu. The city is famous for the Shiva temple constructed by Sundarapandiya is closely associated with the great Saiva saint
Sundaramoorthy Nayanar
. The word Avinashi means that which is indestructible.
Avinashi is located on the arterial road connecting the major industrial & tex cities of Erode
and Coimbatore
. Avinashi was a part of Coimbatore district and when tirupur was carved as a new district from Coimbatore, Avinashi was added to the new district(Feb 2009).
It is a major hault place for the vehicles bounding to Chennai and Cochin from the western Tamil Nadu.Avinashi is a Taluk headquarter and the Headquarter for Avinashi Panchayat union.
Avinashi connects Coimbatore
with Erode
, Salem, Bangalore
, Chennai
, Vellore
, Pondicherry and Tirupathy.
If Palladam
is the gateway for Coimbatore from the Southern parts Tamil Nadu, Avinashi is the gateway for Coimbatore from the Northern parts of Tamil Nadu. "AVINASHI" is the gateway for the textile city of Coimbatore
to connect with rest of Tamil Nadu
This is one of the seven Shivastalams in Kongu Nadu
; however this temple is better known as Karunaiyaaththaal temple. Avinashi is also referred to in inscriptions as Dakshina Varanasi, Tiruppukkozhiyur etc. Tirumular's Tirumantiram, Arunagirinathar's Tiruppugazh & Manikkavacakar's Tiruvacakam refer to this shrine. This temple is regarded as the first of the seven Tevara Stalams in the Kongu Region of Tamil Nadu
.
Inscriptions here reveal that the Cholas, Pandyas and the Hoysalas have made extensive endowments to the temples
Sundaramoorthy Nayanar
on his way to meet Cheramaan Peruman, nayanar happened to visit Avinashi. As he was passing through one of the streets, he heard two discordant notes coming from opposite houses, one echoing joy and another sorrow. The puzzled saint understood the cause for the strange phenomenon.
Two boys of the same age went to bathe in a tank from which emerged a crocodile
and devoured one of them. There was being celebrated the "Upanayanam" (Thread ceremony) of the surviving boy, now 8 years old. Hence there was joy and mirth in the house. While the other people were unable to bear their sorrow.
Had their boy been alive, they too would be celebrating his "Upanayanam". Intensely moved by this, Sundaramoorthy Nayanar poured out of soulful song, praying to Lord shiva to resurrect the dead child. His prayer was answered .The empty tank started surging with water from which emerged the crocodile and ejected the child as a fully grown boy of eight years
There is no rail transport to the town. The nearest Railway Station is at Tirupur and about 15 km away from Avinashi.
The key public mass transport for the people here is the Buses run by the State Government & Private Sector thus providing a competitive service to the people.
Avinashi's geographical location enables it to be a regional hub for many long distance traveler's to & from the twin cities "Coimbatore & Tirupur".
Avinashiappar temple is a protected monument under the Archeological survey of India.
keloapaa
And then nearby Vaaranashi theatre complex.
is second biggest in South India and is noted for its fine wooden carvings. Since the old car was destroyed by fire in 90's, it has been rebuilt. The annual Bhrammotsavam is celebrated in the month of Chittirai. Apart from Temple car festival, 63r (Arubathi moovar Ula) is one of the notable festival in this temple. The festival
chariot here is said to be on par with Tiruvarur. Previously it was a 10 day festival, but now it is celebrate for 2 days.There are two temple cars, the wheels of the cars are made of iron. In earlier days, the car was pulled by people alone, now bulldozers help to move the car. The traffic in the Avinashi road in increasing day by day, and because of this, the temple management is thinking of moving the car from the road side to some place near the temple.
Suburb
The word suburb mostly refers to a residential area, either existing as part of a city or as a separate residential community within commuting distance of a city . Some suburbs have a degree of administrative autonomy, and most have lower population density than inner city neighborhoods...
of the city of Coimbatore
Coimbatore
Coimbatore , also known as Kovai , is the second largest city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is a major commercial centre in Tamil Nadu and is known as the "Manchester of South India"....
in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu is one of the 28 states of India. Its capital and largest city is Chennai. Tamil Nadu lies in the southernmost part of the Indian Peninsula and is bordered by the union territory of Pondicherry, and the states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. It is a municipality
Municipality
A municipality is essentially an urban administrative division having corporate status and usually powers of self-government. It can also be used to mean the governing body of a municipality. A municipality is a general-purpose administrative subdivision, as opposed to a special-purpose district...
town in Tirupur district
Tirupur district
Tiruppur District is a district of the Indian state Tamil Nadu, formed in October 2008. This district is formed with these taluks from Coimbatore district and Erode district: Tirupur, Avinashi, Palladam, Dharapuram, Kangeyam, Madathukulam and Udumalpet. Tirupur district is a well-developed and...
in the India
India
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n state
States and territories of India
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of Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu is one of the 28 states of India. Its capital and largest city is Chennai. Tamil Nadu lies in the southernmost part of the Indian Peninsula and is bordered by the union territory of Pondicherry, and the states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh...
. It was recently merged with the newly formed Tirupur district; still it has been considered to be associated with the city of Coimbatore
Coimbatore
Coimbatore , also known as Kovai , is the second largest city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is a major commercial centre in Tamil Nadu and is known as the "Manchester of South India"....
by many of the localities.
Avinashi is a hub to all major destinations in south Tamil Nadu as it lies on the Coimbatore–Erode-Salem National Highway 47. The Coimbatore International Airport is about 22 km from Avinashi.
Avinashi is a small town situated between Erode
Erode
Erode is a city, a municipal corporation and the headquarters of Erode district in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu.It is situated at the center of the South Indian Peninsula, about southwest from the state capital Chennai and on the banks of the rivers Cauvery and Bhavani, between 11° 19.5"...
and Coimbatore
Coimbatore
Coimbatore , also known as Kovai , is the second largest city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is a major commercial centre in Tamil Nadu and is known as the "Manchester of South India"....
in Tamil Nadu. The city is famous for the Shiva temple constructed by Sundarapandiya is closely associated with the great Saiva saint
Saint
A saint is a holy person. In various religions, saints are people who are believed to have exceptional holiness.In Christian usage, "saint" refers to any believer who is "in Christ", and in whom Christ dwells, whether in heaven or in earth...
Sundaramoorthy Nayanar
Sundaramoorthy Nayanar
Suntarar , also known as Sundaramurti, was one of the most prominent among the Nayanars, the Shaiva bhakti poets of Tamil Nadu. He was a contemporary of Cheraman Perumal and Kotpuli Nayanar who also figure in the 63 Nayanmars...
. The word Avinashi means that which is indestructible.
Geography
Avinashi is located at 11.11°N 77.16°E.It has an average elevation of 313 metres (1030 feet).Avinashi is located on the arterial road connecting the major industrial & tex cities of Erode
Erode
Erode is a city, a municipal corporation and the headquarters of Erode district in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu.It is situated at the center of the South Indian Peninsula, about southwest from the state capital Chennai and on the banks of the rivers Cauvery and Bhavani, between 11° 19.5"...
and Coimbatore
Coimbatore
Coimbatore , also known as Kovai , is the second largest city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is a major commercial centre in Tamil Nadu and is known as the "Manchester of South India"....
. Avinashi was a part of Coimbatore district and when tirupur was carved as a new district from Coimbatore, Avinashi was added to the new district(Feb 2009).
It is a major hault place for the vehicles bounding to Chennai and Cochin from the western Tamil Nadu.Avinashi is a Taluk headquarter and the Headquarter for Avinashi Panchayat union.
Avinashi connects Coimbatore
Coimbatore
Coimbatore , also known as Kovai , is the second largest city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is a major commercial centre in Tamil Nadu and is known as the "Manchester of South India"....
with Erode
Erode
Erode is a city, a municipal corporation and the headquarters of Erode district in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu.It is situated at the center of the South Indian Peninsula, about southwest from the state capital Chennai and on the banks of the rivers Cauvery and Bhavani, between 11° 19.5"...
, Salem, Bangalore
Bangalore
Bengaluru , formerly called Bengaluru is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. Bangalore is nicknamed the Garden City and was once called a pensioner's paradise. Located on the Deccan Plateau in the south-eastern part of Karnataka, Bangalore is India's third most populous city and...
, Chennai
Chennai
Chennai , formerly known as Madras or Madarasapatinam , is the capital city of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal. Chennai is the fourth most populous metropolitan area and the sixth most populous city in India...
, Vellore
Vellore
Vellore It is considered one of the oldest cities in South India and lies on the banks of the Palar river on the site of Vellore Fort. The city lies between Chennai and Bangalore and the Temple towns of Thiruvannamalai and Tirupati...
, Pondicherry and Tirupathy.
If Palladam
Palladam
Palladam is a suburb of the city Coimbatore in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. It is a town panchayat of Tirupur district of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.It was recently merged with the newly formed Tirupur district, but it is still considered to be associated with the Coimbatore city by a lot...
is the gateway for Coimbatore from the Southern parts Tamil Nadu, Avinashi is the gateway for Coimbatore from the Northern parts of Tamil Nadu. "AVINASHI" is the gateway for the textile city of Coimbatore
Coimbatore
Coimbatore , also known as Kovai , is the second largest city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is a major commercial centre in Tamil Nadu and is known as the "Manchester of South India"....
to connect with rest of Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu is one of the 28 states of India. Its capital and largest city is Chennai. Tamil Nadu lies in the southernmost part of the Indian Peninsula and is bordered by the union territory of Pondicherry, and the states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh...
History
Avinashi is part of the ancient ‘Kongunadu’ which now comprises the districts of Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Erode, Salem, Dharmapuri, Karur and Namakkal. This Place of Great historical importance was known as ‘Thirupukkaliyur’ in the ancient times.This is one of the seven Shivastalams in Kongu Nadu
Kongu Nadu
Kongu Nadu is a region comprising the western part of the Tamil Nadu India. The region is bounded on the west and north-west by the Karnataka state, on the west by the Kerala state, on the east by Tondai Nadu, on the south-east by Chola Nadu and on the south by Madurai regions of...
; however this temple is better known as Karunaiyaaththaal temple. Avinashi is also referred to in inscriptions as Dakshina Varanasi, Tiruppukkozhiyur etc. Tirumular's Tirumantiram, Arunagirinathar's Tiruppugazh & Manikkavacakar's Tiruvacakam refer to this shrine. This temple is regarded as the first of the seven Tevara Stalams in the Kongu Region of Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu is one of the 28 states of India. Its capital and largest city is Chennai. Tamil Nadu lies in the southernmost part of the Indian Peninsula and is bordered by the union territory of Pondicherry, and the states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh...
.
Inscriptions here reveal that the Cholas, Pandyas and the Hoysalas have made extensive endowments to the temples
Sundaramoorthy Nayanar
Sundaramoorthy Nayanar
Suntarar , also known as Sundaramurti, was one of the most prominent among the Nayanars, the Shaiva bhakti poets of Tamil Nadu. He was a contemporary of Cheraman Perumal and Kotpuli Nayanar who also figure in the 63 Nayanmars...
on his way to meet Cheramaan Peruman, nayanar happened to visit Avinashi. As he was passing through one of the streets, he heard two discordant notes coming from opposite houses, one echoing joy and another sorrow. The puzzled saint understood the cause for the strange phenomenon.
Two boys of the same age went to bathe in a tank from which emerged a crocodile
Crocodile
A crocodile is any species belonging to the family Crocodylidae . The term can also be used more loosely to include all extant members of the order Crocodilia: i.e...
and devoured one of them. There was being celebrated the "Upanayanam" (Thread ceremony) of the surviving boy, now 8 years old. Hence there was joy and mirth in the house. While the other people were unable to bear their sorrow.
Had their boy been alive, they too would be celebrating his "Upanayanam". Intensely moved by this, Sundaramoorthy Nayanar poured out of soulful song, praying to Lord shiva to resurrect the dead child. His prayer was answered .The empty tank started surging with water from which emerged the crocodile and ejected the child as a fully grown boy of eight years
Transport
The nearest airport is at Coimbatore about 32 km away from Avinashi.There is no rail transport to the town. The nearest Railway Station is at Tirupur and about 15 km away from Avinashi.
The key public mass transport for the people here is the Buses run by the State Government & Private Sector thus providing a competitive service to the people.
Avinashi's geographical location enables it to be a regional hub for many long distance traveler's to & from the twin cities "Coimbatore & Tirupur".
Architecture
Ambal's sanctum is to the right of Avinasiappar's sanctum, unlike that in most temples. The Kasi Gangai Theertham—in the form of a well is considered to be of significance. The Kaalabhairavar shrine in this temple is held in reverence. Kaala Bhairavar is worshipped here with offerings of Vadai Maalai.Avinashiappar temple is a protected monument under the Archeological survey of India.
Industries
There are many textile mills located in and around this town. These textile mills comprise spinning and weaving mills that work closing with various apparel manufacturing companies,the major one being S.P.Apparels ltd. There are also many engineering industries. Agriculture is the major occupation of many of the people in and around this city.Places nearby
Mondipalayam Sri Balaji Temple,Chenni aandaver Temple.mariyaman temple in sembakovandampalayamkeloapaa
Others
It has 3 cinema theatres namely Sri Karunambika,Chitralaya and Sindhamani Theatres.And then nearby Vaaranashi theatre complex.
Festivals
The car festival is the most exciting of the festivals in this temple. This temple's carTemple car
Temple cars are chariots used to carry representations of Hindu gods. The car is usually used on festival days, when many people pull the cart....
is second biggest in South India and is noted for its fine wooden carvings. Since the old car was destroyed by fire in 90's, it has been rebuilt. The annual Bhrammotsavam is celebrated in the month of Chittirai. Apart from Temple car festival, 63r (Arubathi moovar Ula) is one of the notable festival in this temple. The festival
Festival
A festival or gala is an event, usually and ordinarily staged by a local community, which centers on and celebrates some unique aspect of that community and the Festival....
chariot here is said to be on par with Tiruvarur. Previously it was a 10 day festival, but now it is celebrate for 2 days.There are two temple cars, the wheels of the cars are made of iron. In earlier days, the car was pulled by people alone, now bulldozers help to move the car. The traffic in the Avinashi road in increasing day by day, and because of this, the temple management is thinking of moving the car from the road side to some place near the temple.