Temples

Perur Temple :
This temple is situated 7 kms from Coimbatore Railway Station and was constructed by Karikala Cholan over 1500 years ago.

Maruthamalai Temple (12 kms)
Dedicated tolord Subramanya, this hilltop temple is one of the most frequented temples in this region.

Echanari Vinayakar Temple :
It is dedicated to Lord Vinayaka and is situated about 13kms from the heart of Coinmbatore.

Karamadai Ranganathar Temple :
Dedicated to Lord Ranganatha this is the second oldest temple situated in Coimbatore, built by the Vijayanagara kings.

Masaniyamman Kovil :
Situated between of Coimbatore. Devotees believe that if they grind red chilly paste and apply it on the presiding deity, their lost valuables will be restored to them.

Puliakulam Temple :
Asia's largest idol of Ganesha stands imposingly in Puliakulam-Coimbatore. The temple waas built in 1993 and the idol weighs about 14 tonnes.

Chemmedu Muthumariyamman Temple :
(23kms) This temple is situated near Perur. It is in a dilapidated condition. The legend states that long ago the main town was located in this place. But today one can see only the ruins.

Ammanalingeswarar Kovil :
It is situated in Udumalpet district on the hillock of Thirumaruthimalai, 21 kms south of Udumalpet.

Avanashilingeswarar Temple :
Situated 40 kms from Coimbatore. Legend has it that a young boy who was killed by a crocodile was restored to life by a priest named Sundaramurthi Nayanar through his rendering of the Dhevaram. The temple is also known by the name Thirupukoligur.

Dhyanalinga :
This is the largest linga in the world and the first of its kind in South India, located in the foothills of the sacred Velliangiri mountains about 30 kms from Coimbatore. The linga is in the form of a single black granite stone 13 ft. 9 inches tall with seven copper rings embedded in it, corresponding to the seven spiritual charkas. The Avudaiyar or the base is made from a single white granite stone 9 ft. in diameter and is in the form of a seven headed coiled snake The Dhyanalinga does not ascribe to any particular religion or faith, but is the distilled essence of yogic science.

The dome has been buit with traditional material like burnt bricks, mud and mortar and additional herbal additives which ensure a life of 5000 years.

Avinashi Temple :
Southern Banaras or Avinashi Temple is the biggest and oldest temple in the district. It is famous for its exquisite carvings and sculptures.

Other ancient temples of importance in and around Coimbatore are.

Sulakkal Mariamman Kovil - Pollachi
Sulikaradu - Erode
Kondathu Kalliaman Kovil - Near Erode
Bannairamman Kovil - Sathyamangalam
Meenkuklathiamman Kovil - Near Palakkad
Bathrakaliamman Kovil - Mettupalayam

Temples In coimbatore

Saradambal Kovil - Race Course
Kamakshiamman Kovil - R.S. Puram
Sri Ragavendra Kovil - Thadagam Road
Perumal Kovil - Pappanayakanpalayam
Koniamman Kovil - Big Bazaar Street
Ratna Vinayakar Temple - R.S. Puram
Ayyappan Kovil - Sidhapudur
Sri Ramalinga Sowdeshwari Kovil - Raja Street
Panchmuka Anjeneyar Temple - Kalveerampalaya

Churches

St. Michael's Church (Cathedra), Big Bazaar Street
St. Antony's Church, Puliakulam
Christ the King Church Gandhipuram, 5th Nanjappa Road
Zion Church. Church Road.
Liseux Church, Saibaba Colony


Mosques

Tippu Sultan jamath, Poomarket Bus Stand
Attar Jamath, Oppanakara Street
Junglipeth Dargah, Trichy Road
Dawoodi Bohra Jamath, 1 A V. C. V. Layout - 2