Kovai Kutralam Water Falls

This fall is amidst a thick forest, hence visitors are not allowed after 5 pm. The Kovai Kutralam waterfalls are located in the Siruvani Hills. It is situated in the dark forest area of the outer part of Coimbatore.  The Siruvani River, which flows in the Siruvani Hills, which makes the famous Kovai Kutralam waterfalls.  The water fall is about 37 kilometers away from Coimbatore city and the water fall is popularly known for its magnificence. 

 

Perur Patteeswarar Swamy

It is located 7 kms away from the city and is said to be built by Karikala Cholan before 1500 years. The temple is dedicated to Lord Patteeswarar and his better half Pachainayaki. Devotees gather during the festive occasions. The Kanagasabai hall has some exciting sculptures. This is one of the ancient temple. The temple stands on the banks of the holy river Noyyal called 'Kanchi Manadi' by the locals. It is believed that the mortal remains of the dead turn into white stones after about 144 days.  Pilgrims from all over visit this spot to pay homage to their ancestors.

The Perur Patteeswara Swamy temple is the most popular temple in the city. Built by the King Karikala Cholan, this temple is situated 7 kms west of Coimbatore near river Noyyal.  This sanctum is the joint effort of the Chola, Hoysala and Vijayanagara rulers during their reign. The greatest attraction of the temple is the 'Kanaka Saba' or the golden hall which is adorned by a gold plated statue of Nataraja bestowing blessings upon the two sages - Gowmuni and Pattimuni. The gopurams and pillars of the hall are exquisitely carved out sculptures highlighting Dravidian architecture.

Eachanari Vinayagar Temple

The temple is at Pollachi Main Road, Eachanari. The idol that is 6 feet tall with 3 feet breadth was being transited from Madurai to Perur, during which the wheel of the conveyance gave away at Eachanari. This temple lays 13 Km away from coimbatore on the pollachi main road. The temple was completed on 03.06.77.

The temple is kept open between 5.00AM to 10.00PM. The special pooja for the idol is done at 6.30 AM and at 6.30 PM everyday. The Moolavar at this temple was actually meant for Perur Patteshwarar temple and since it got stuck on its way from Madurai, Eachanari became the blessed place. It is one of the oldest temple in Coimbatore and dates to 1500 A.D. Special poojas are done during Kiruthikai, Poornima, Amavasya and Chathurthi. Lord Vinayagar is the residing deity of Eachanari Temple.