Kakakadarayaperumal Kovilpalayam

Vaishnavite Temples, Coimbatore District

God

Kakakadarayaperumal, facing east

Goddess

Sreedevi and Bhoodevi along with the main deity, facing east

Other Deities

Ganesha, Naagar, Anjaneya, Garuda, Navagraha

Kakakadarayaperumal Kovilpalayam is a small and beautiful temple that resembles an ancient house. A sprawling peepal tree and a tall monolith Dwajasthambam is in front. The entrance is from the east where two verandah style constructions invite you to sit and relax. Kakakadarayaperumal has a single Prakaram where Lord Ganesha and Naagar are installed around the main sanctum sanctorum. This is followed by two groups of stones, spears and naagar installations. A vilwa tree is on the north east corner which is faced by a small Nandi depicting the presence of Lord Shiva.

Holy Water (Theertham) – No information

Sacred Tree (Sthala Vriksham) – No information

History

Kakakadarayaperumal Kovilpalayam is said to have been built by a Nayak King about 500 years ago and the temple is maintained and attended to by the Nayakar community in the area. they also perform all the rituals here.

Legend

Two groups of stones, spears and naagar installations are found here which are said to be the places where two elephants were buried in the olden days.

Directions

Stay and Food

None locally. Closest is Pollachi or Coimbatore.

Vaishnavite Temples