Friday, June 19, 2020

Sri Kaalakaleswarar Temple, Kovilpalayam









Moolavar: Sri Kaalakaleswarar
Amman: Sri Karunakaravalli
Place: Kovilpalayam, Coimbatore

Lord Shiva is the principal deity of the temple. This temple is nearly 2000 years old. History is that Yamaraja dedicated a shivlingam and prayed here to get absolved from the punishment of Lord Shiva.As Shiva is said to be the master of Yama (Kalan), the temple got its name as Kaalakaaleswarar temple.

The Kaalakaleshwara Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, is built by Cholas during 8th century A.D, lies on the banks of the Kousika River at Kovilpalayam.
Dakshinamoorthy statue in this temple is believed to be the largest Dakshinamoorthy statue in Asia . People from all over Tamil Nadu and from other states visit on Pradosham day festivals.

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