I with my family members went to Vanabadra kaliamman temple, Mettupalayam. Mettupalayam is around 30 km from Coimbatore and is on the route to Ooty. There are direct buses to this temple from Coimbatore. Otherwise one can come to Mettupalayam and take bus to Vanabadra kaliamman temple which is nearly 6 km from Mettupalayam and on the way to Thekampatti.
This temple is thousands of year old temple as it featured in the incidents of Mahabharatha.Main deity in this temple is Goddess Vanabadra kaliamman which is a Swayabomorthi. There are some beliefs associated with this goddess.It is believed that Sakthi penanced on Lord Shiva in this place which was a thick forest that time to gain strength to kill demon Mahishasura. Allimuthu with the blessings of this mother, ended the cruel rule of Aravalli-Suravalli. Bheema defeated the demon Bhakasura after seeking the blessings of this divine mother. Bakasura before dying prayed to this divine mother and asked for forgiveness and the mother made him Kaval Deivam
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| Vanabhadra Kali Temple |
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| Bhakasura Statue |
Naganathar temple (Shiva Temple) is just behind the Vanabhadra Kaliamman Temple
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| Naganathar temple |
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| Vanabhadra Kali Temple |
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| Vanabhadra Kali Temple Entrance |
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| Vanabhadra Kali Temple |
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| Vanabhadra Kali Temple |
Every morning at 6.00 A.M., Abhishekam, Alankaram and Archana are performed on behalf of temple devasthanam, after that on individual's behalf it can be done, but temple authorities need to be intimated prior.
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| Temple Pooja Timings |
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| Abhishekam Item List |
Some of the attraction of the temple are kada vettudhal, walking on the fire pit. Once devotees wishes comes true,they fulfill their commitment by kada vettudhal or walking on the fire pit. Actually the kada vettudhal is performed for Bhakasura.
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| Fire Pit |
Muthamizh Ganapathy Temple is located near to Bhavani River.Since it is located near to the river bank and under the tree, it is believed to be more speacial. Many devotees perform dhosha parihara pooja to this god for betterment of life.
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| Muthamizh Ganapahty Temple |
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| Bhavani River |
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| Bhavani River |
This temple is situated in beautiful location, Tamilnadu is famous for temples but this temple is unique because of the climate,Bhavani river and situated at foot of Western Ghats, it will take one day for taking the blessings of Mother Goddess Vanabhadra Kaliamman and enjoying the picturesque spot.
Lodging facility is available in temple premises and it was recently inaugurated by honorable Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalitha. Rooms are simple, decent,neat and it is in-between temple and the Bhavani river. It is convenient for those who plan to take bath in river before praying to Goddess.
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| Inauguration Stone |
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| Temple Lodge |
Temple authorities can be contacted at +91 - 4254 - 222 286 or +91 - 4254 - 225 510.
