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Temples & Pilgrimage · Ganesha Temple (Highway Shrine) · Eachanari (Pollachi Main Road), Coimbatore

Arulmigu Eachanari Vinayagar Temple

Dating back to 1500 CE, this revered highway temple houses a 6-foot tall idol of Lord Vinayagar and is the traditional blessing stop for travellers heading to Pollachi, Palani, and Valparai.

Verified Address: NH 83, Pollachi Main Road, Eachanari, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641021 Hours: 5:00 AM – 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Arulmigu Eachanari Vinayagar Temple

Detailed Visitor & Access Information

  • • According to temple tradition, the 6-foot Ganesha idol was being transported from Madurai to Perur Pateeswarar Temple when the cart axle broke at Eachanari, establishing the shrine on this spot.
  • • Situated right on NH83 (Coimbatore–Pollachi Highway), making it an effortless 20-minute visit when starting trips towards Pollachi, Topslip, Valparai, or Palani.

Facilities & Visitor Amenities

  • ✓Highway Pull-in Parking
  • ✓Archana & Coconut Counters
  • ✓Footwear Stand
  • ✓Restrooms

Accessibility & Senior Info

  • •Street-level access from Pollachi Main Road with minimal steps

How to Reach Arulmigu Eachanari Vinayagar Temple

Nearest Airport: Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) — approx. 19 km via L&T Bypass / Sundarapuram
Nearest Railway Station: Podanur Junction — approx. 5 km | Coimbatore Junction — approx. 10 km
Nearest Bus Terminal: Ukkadam Bus Stand — approx. 8 km south on Pollachi Road
Road & Route Access: Direct 4-lane highway access on NH83 south of Sundarapuram.
Information Source: TN HR&CE Official Temple Records Verification Status: verified (Last checked: 2026-10-01)
Travel & Cab Options

Travel to This Place

Can be booked as a standalone local temple ride or included as a complimentary blessing stop on any Pollachi, Valparai, or Palani outstation cab.

Suitable Trip Formats:

✓ Local Cab Ride
✓ Stopover on Pollachi / Valparai / Palani Trip
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