Ashtamsa Varadha Anjaneyar Temple, Hindu temple in Peelamedu, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.
The Ashtamsa Varadha Anjaneyar Temple is a shrine in Peelamedu featuring a sacred Salagrama stone sculpture as its main image. The statue stands upright with its right hand raised in a gesture of blessing.
The shrine was completed in 2004 after a period when the region experienced significant drought. Its construction took place during a time when communities performed special prayers seeking water and relief.
The shrine serves as a gathering place during Tamil New Year celebrations, where worshippers come to pay respect to the presiding deity. People here participate in traditional practices that connect them to their faith and community.
The shrine is open to visitors during two time periods each day, one in the morning and another in the evening. The location lies several kilometers south of Coimbatore's city center.
The sculpture includes a striking detail where a goddess appears to emerge from the palm of the main figure's hand. The tail points northward toward a deity associated with prosperity and wealth.
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