Sri Ashtamsa Varada Anjaneya Swamy Temple, Coimbatore

The Ashtamsa Varada Anjaneya Temple in Peelamedu is a beautiful temple and a temple one must visit. The abhishekams of the Anjaneya deity is a treat to see. The deity is decorated everyday in different ways – Vada Alankaram, Surya Kirana Alankaram, Muthangi Alankaram, Butter Alankaram, Swaya Roopa alankaram, Raja alankaram etc. The Anjaneya here has got eight distinct characteristics.

1. Right hand that gives boons (Varada Hastham):
In most Hanuman temples, he can be seen with folded hands (Anjali Hastham). However, in this temple, the right hand is seen raised as if to tell his devotees not to fear when He is there to protect them.

2. Left hand that holds a mace (Gathayudha):
The mace in his left hand symbolises that there is no defeat for those who surrender to the Lord. Moreover, the Gatha (mace) destroys the six evils of the mind, namely, Kama (lust), Krotha (anger), Lobha (Greed), Moha (attachment), Mada (pride) and Matsarya (Jealousy) collectively known as the Arishadvargas.

3. Countenance facing West:
The Western ghats are a part of the Sanjeevi Parvatha that Hanuman brought to revive Rama-Lakshmana during the Ramayana war. This mountain range is full of medicinal herbs that can cure any disease. The face of Sri Ashtamsa Varada Anjaneya Swamy is turned towards the West to symbolize worshiping him would cure all physical and mental ailments.

4. Feet facing South:
South is the direction of Yama, the lord of Death. The feet facing South protects devotees from untimely death, and grants them the boon of long, healthy and peaceful life.

5. Tail facing North:
In the Ashtamsa Varada Anjaneya Swamy Temple Coimbatore, the tail of the Lord is fully visible to the devotees. The nine planets that are responsible for a person’s happiness, misery, disease and prosperity are found in the tail and worshiping the tail rids one of all the problems connected with horoscope or planetary motion. Moreover, North is the direction of Kubera, the Lord of Wealth. Worshiping the tail, brings prosperity and material success to the devotees.

6.Rudramsam:
Lord Shiva’s powers known as Rudramsam are embodied within Sri Hanuman.In this temple, Lord Hanuman is found within the shape of a Shivalinga and so worshiping him is equivalent to worshiping Lord Shiva.

7. Lakshmi Kadaksham:
Goddess Lakshmi is found within the raised right hand of Sri Hanuman and is willingly waiting to grant all Aishwaryams (wealth) to the devotees.

8. Netra Deekshanyam (Speciality of the Eyes):
The eyes of Sri Hanuman in this temple are special. These beautiful life like compassionate eyes reflect the brightness of the Sun during day and the gentleness of the moon in the evenings. From whichever direction one were to view the Lord, the eyes seem to be looking and providing comfort.

Temple Timings:
Morning: 7.30 am to 12 pm
Evening: 5.30 pm to 9 pm

Contact Details:
Shri Narayana Bhattachar – 94874 84624
Shri Muralidhara Bhattachar – 94433 34624

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this temple is situated in coimbotore