Naga Sai Mandir, Hindu temple in Coimbatore, India.
Naga Sai Mandir is a Hindu temple in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, built around a central shrine that houses a marble statue of Shirdi Sai Baba. Smaller shrines to other Hindu deities are arranged around this main space, giving the complex a layered layout.
The temple was founded in 1939, making it the first Sai institution established in Coimbatore. Its founding marked an early moment in the spread of Shirdi Sai Baba devotion across this part of southern India.
The temple keeps a sacred flame burning at all times, and its ash is handed out to visitors as a blessing. This connects the place to a devotional tradition where healing and spiritual care are seen as inseparable.
The temple is located on Mettupalayam Road, a short distance from central Coimbatore, and is easy to reach by road. Free meals and a community health clinic are available on the premises for visitors.
The temple houses a golden chariot carrying a gold idol that is taken through the grounds during regular processions. This is a rare feature among similar places of worship in the area and draws visitors specifically to witness it.
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