Arulmigu Manneaswarar Temple, Annur

Arulmigu Manneaswarar Temple
Religion
Affiliation	Hinduism
District	Coimbatore
Deity	Mannaeswarar (Shiva) Arundavaselvi (Parvati)
Festivals	Chithirai Thiruvizha, Maha Shivarathiri, Cradle festival
Governing body	Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department
Location
State	Tamil Nadu
Country	India
Shown within Tamil Nadu Show map of Tamil Nadu Arulmigu Manneaswarar Temple, Annur (India) Show map of India
Geographic coordinates	11.232683°N 77.103642°E / 11.232683; 77.103642[1]
Architecture
Type	Dravidian architecture
Inscriptions	over 41
Elevation	244 m (801 ft)

Arulmigu Manneaswarar Temple is a historic temple located at Annur in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva^[2]

Etymology

According to legends, two theories are proposed. According to the first one, Lord Shiva granted his blessings to a local tribal leader named Annie, so the Presiding deity is known as "Annewsarar" from whom the name of the town Annur is being derived. According to the second one, Lord Shiva forgived the tribal leader named Annie, so the Presiding deity is known as "Manneaswarar".^[3][4]

Architecture

The temple is an expertise of Chola style as a part of Dravidian Architecture. The chief deity, "Manneaswarar" faces to the west. His consort, Arundavaselvi, a form of Parvati is located at Amman Sannithi. Other deities such as Murugan, Maanikavasakar, Thirugnyanasambandar, Anjanaeya and a seven-headed snake statue.^[5][6]

Inscriptions

There are 41 inscriptions present in this temple. The inscriptions belongs to Kokalimoorka Vikrama Chozhan (11th Century A.D), Kulothunga Chozha –I and II ( 12th and 13th century A.D respectively ), Virarajendra Chozha (13th Century A.D ), Vikrama Chozha – II & III ( 13th Century A.D) and Hoysala King Vira Vallalan ( 15th Century A.D ).

Festival

The car festival of the temple is celebrated in the month of Margazhi. Maha Shivaratri is celebrated in the month of Maasi.^[7][8][9]

Temple timings

The temple will be kept open between: 06.00 hrs to 01.00 hrs and 16.30 hrs to 20.30 hrs.

References

1. "11.232683"N 77.103642"E". Retrieved 22 October 2020.^{[permanent dead link‍]}
2. "Annur Temple Amman Thirukayanam".
3. "Deities in Annur Temple".
4. "History of Annur Temple" அருள்மிகு மன்னீஸ்வரர் திருக்கோயில், தினமலர் கோயில்கள். Dinamalar (in Tamil).
5. அருள்மிகு மன்னீஸ்வரர் திருக்கோயில், தினமலர் கோயில்கள்
6. தமிழகத் திருக்கோவில்கள் தரவுத் தொகுதி 2. Tamil Virtual Academy. Retrieved 19 February 2017.
7. "New Year celebration in Annur Temple".
8. "Aaadi Amavasya in Annur TEMPLE".
9. "Car Festival in Annur Manneaswarar Temple".