Bannari Amman Temple , 1 h 44 min (74.7 km) via SH 15
1 h 45 min (81.0 km) via Perundurai - Sathyamangalam Rd
1 h 48 min (80.7 km) via Erode - Perundurai - Kangeyam Rd and Perundurai - Sathyamangalam(from Erode)
In ancient days Tamil Nadu consisted of five division known as Chera Nadu, Chozha Nadu, Pandiya Nadu, Thondai Nadu and Kongu Nadu.Kongu Nadu was situated on the western side of Tamil Nadu. Mountains, rivers and forests added beauty to this fertile soil.Bannari located on the North West boundary of Kongu Nadu. Of late, it has become pilgrim’s paradise because devotees from far and near visit this spot. It is held in high esteem as the celebrated abode of Goddess Mariamman.Bannari Mariamman temple is situated at a distance of fourteen kilometers from Sathyamangalam in Erode District.
The temple facing south and it is surrounding by thick forests with verdant vegetation on the southern, northern and western directions.The range of mountains and the hilly backdrop add charm to the abode of the deity.Beasts such as elephants, wild pigs, bears, deer, hares, and monkey are found in the surrounding forests.Beautiful peacocks and various birds are also seen here.
The oracle was heard by everybody who has assembled there.
In response to that message, the villagers Erected shed with‘KANANGU’ a kind of forest herbs.In due course, the thatched ceiling was replaced by tiled ceiling.Funds were collected from philanthropists and the temple structure underwent renovation repeatedly and, the gopuram was built above the SANCTUM – SANCTORIUM.Shobana Mantapa in front of the temple with 24-pillared mantapa with carvings of architectural beauty was constructed in 1967.The Artha Mantapa, Maha Mantapa and Shobana Mantapa enhance the beauty of the temple.Separate shrines for such gods as Vinayaka, Bommairayan, Madeswara SARUGU Mariamman and Muniyappa are found in and around the temple.The Bommarayan temple is in Artha mandapam facing west side and the Ganesh temple is in front mandapam facing east.God Matheshwaran is placed on a slab which is on the southern side of the Goddess temple.Near the temple pond a small temple facing west is constructed for Sarugu Mariamman is placed.The kumbhabishegam for this temple was conducted on second of this month.On the west side of the temple pond a big pit is present.In that pit water will be stagnant only on rainy seasons. On other seasons water won’t stagnate there. To the left side of the way to the temple pond, God VandiMuniappar is placed on a slab.During the festival for goddess the people of Cholar caste do special poojas for this God.One British officer in charge of forestry did not allow the people to cut tress for kundam festival.All of a sudden, he began to suffer from vomiting and dysentery. He realized his mistake and prayed to the goddess to forgive him.His health was restored by the holy ash and water fetched from the temple. Then he allowed the people to prune trees from the forests for the festival.Another British officer who was staying in the Traveller’s Bungalow did not like singing, dancing and playing the drums on the festival days.He passed an order to put an end to such activities. The next moment he has an awesome vision in which he saw two maidens with snakes around their necks.
He became aware of his mistake and prayed to the goddess to bear with his fault.Then he revoked the orders and allowed the music and dance to go on as usual.Yet another British officer aimed his gin at the walls of the temple and fired.Consequently he lost his vision.He prayed to the goddess and begged Her for forgiveness.His vision was restored by the holy water which was fetched from the temple and sprinkled on his eyes.One Sheit from Bangalore halted his motorcycle and enquired about the temple.The people told him that the temple was known as Amman Temple. At once, he, in a funny tine, asked them whether there any ‘AYYAN TEMPLE’ nearby with such a satirical remark he started his vehicle.But it did not move.It stood still.
Then he realized that he had incurred the wrath of the Deity by his sacrilegious remark, then he begged her to pardon him for his mistake.He broke up a coconut in from of the temple in atonement for his fault and then only he could start his vehicle.
Once a lonely pilgrim wanted to stay in the temple due to the nightfall.A ferocious tiger appeared before him.
It struck fear into him and he prayed to the goddess for safety and survival.By the grace of the goddess, the tiger went away from that place,Once tents were put up in Bannari in 1954 to train the soldiers.The camp officer used to go to the temple daily to pray to the goddess.One day he found the temple closed in the evening. So, he prayed from the mantapa in front of the temple.
To his surprise, he saw a flicker of bright light in the sanctum sanatorium.Next day he told about this miracle to the officers of the temple and hosted a tea-party too.Once, during the festival day, a necromancer practiced black magic and threatened the devotees by setting a bear and a tiger on them adamantly.By the grace of the goddess the bear was turned into a stone and the tiger was turned into a sand-hill.
Likewise, numerous miracles are performed by the goddess time and again.Transportation facilities are made available to the devotees on important days. Special buses are piled from Sathyamangalam and Coimbatore on such days as Sunday, Monday, Friday, New Moon day and festival days. Further, boarding and lodging facilities are also available for the pilgrims.
ARULMIGU SRI BANNARI MARIAMMAN TEMPLE - FESTIVALS
GOLDEN CHARIOT FESTIVAL
A golden rath of 9.8’ height is designed for Goddess Bannari Amman and from 1st may 2006 the rath is used for veethi ula.
For this golden rath the temple has given about 7.77 kgs of gold.
The wood and copper sheets were provided by peoples around the temple areas .
The total cost of this rath is 53 lakhs.
For taking golden rath to veethi ula devotees has to pay an amount of 1001 rupees and they can fix the timing for ula as they wish.
KUNDAM FESTIVAL
The cowherd has his own doubts about that particular cow and he decided to have an eye on it.He allowed the other cows to graze and pursued that particular cow secretly. It went alone near a Vengai tree and stood beneath it.Milk began to flow from its udder automatically. He wondered at such a strangle sight and told about it to the other cowherds. The news spread like wildfire to the villagers. Next day they were on the spot to witness the wonder. They found the cow repeating the same behaviour. Milk oozed out of the teats of its udder on the particular spot amidst the grass.
TURMERIC WATER DONATION
On Thursday they will do pooja with turmeric water and the people belonging to temple will donate food for needy.
The same day they do special Abhishegam and pooja for God.
THIRUVILLAKKU POOJA
On Friday evening Thiruvilakku pooja (pooja done to light lamps) will be done.
On this occasion lots of ladies will praise god.
MARU POOJA
On Monday, the 8th day of Kundam festival maru pooja festival will be conducted.
Sunday night itself they will decorate God as they decorated on the first day with golden kavasam (a metal that covers the entire body), costly ornaments and flower garlands.Then special Abhishegams will be done.,
POOJAI TIMING :
1)Kalasandi Poojai-5:30 A.M2)Ucchi Kala Poojai-11:30 A.M3)Saiyarachi Poojai-5:30 P.M4)Arthajamam Poojai-8:30 P.M
, The food donating system was started from 23rd March 2002 and is successfully processing with the devotees support.
Devotees will be donated food on 12 Noon.
Devotees can participate in this system on their birthday, wedding day or any other special occasions once in a year.
Incometax reduction will be availed for people who participate in this donation programme.
An orphanage is been undertaken by the temple for orphans, poors and disabled children.There are resting rooms provided for the devotees who visit the temple.If the devotee pays rs1000 for UchaKaalaKatta pooja, from the interest that comes from this money each and every year on a day prescribed by the devotee they will do special pooja on the name of the person they desire to.On the kundam festival people who wish to provide clean and fresh water to the persons who get into the kundam can contact the temple office.People who are interested in providing wood for the kundam can donate Bamboo and neem tree wood for the temple.Devotees donating food are not supposed to provide food in plastic covers.The temple is not responsible for unexpected incidents due to the Government or any other reasons.ARULMIGU SRI BANNARI MARIAMMAN TEMPLE - TOURISM
WILDLIFE SANCTUARY AND TIGER RESERVE
Sathyamangalam Wildlife Sanctuary and Tiger Reserve is a protected area and Tiger Reserve along the Western Ghats in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Sathyamangalam forest range is a significant wildlife corridor in the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve between the Western Ghats and the rest of the Eastern Ghats and a genetic link between the four other protected areas which it adjoins, including the Billigiriranga Swamy Temple Wildlife Sanctuary, Sigur Plateau, Mudumalai National Park and Bandipur National Park.First declared in 2008 and enlarged in 2011, it covers a forest area of 1,411.6 km2 (545.0 sq mi) and is the largest wildlife sanctuary in Tamil Nadu. In 2013, it became the fourth Tiger Reserve as a part of Project Tiger in the state of Tamil Nadu. The sanctuary covers parts of Sathyamangalam taluk and Gobichettipalayam taluk of Erode District in the north western Tamil Nadu. Conservation of the Sathyamangalam Forest Division is administered by the Tamil Nadu Forest Department governed through Conservator of Forests, Erode, Divisional Forest Officer, Gobichettipalayam and District Forest Officer, Sathyamangalam.
BHAVANISAGAR DAM
The Bhavanisagar Dam and Reservoir, also called Lower Bhavani Dam, is located on the Bhavani River between Mettupalayam and Sathyamangalam in Erode District, Tamilnadu South India, The dam is situated some 16 km (9.9 Mt) west to Sathyamangalam.The dam is considered to be among the biggest earthen dams in the country. Bhavanisagar dam is constructed on Bhavani River, which is merely under the union of Moyar River. The dam is used to divert water to the Lower Bhavani Project Canal.There is a garden in front of this dam, which makes it a good picnic spot in this area. There are a few things that children could play with (like swings, etc.) and there is also a small closed channel of water for boating, a nice picnic spot for spending a day.
KODIVERI FALLS
The Waterfalls formed by the downstream of Kodiveri Dam is a wonderful spot with nice views of the falls (close to the dam). Since the falls are not heavy, anyone can easily reach bottom of the falls and enjoy.
SHIVASAMUDRA FALLS (BLUFF FALLS)
Shivanasamudra is a tiny island-town which is surrounded by forested hills and lush green valley which cradles a small hamlet and two fine temples. Shivanasamudra Falling from height of 75msuch a great height with making a thunderous roaring sound hits the rocky edges and forms a dark mist of fog which wraps the falls completely. This view provides a brilliant unsurpassed beauty to its viewers. This small island is also an ideal location for going on an adventure and the perfect destination for trekking and fishing enthusiastic tourists. The fall gets its charm especially during monsoon season and impresses large number of tourists giving them an exhilarating experience. Timings-WORSHIP TIME :Opening Time : 05:00 A.M To 09:00 P.M.S.no
No.of.Devotees 1 Day Annadhanam Amount Deposit Amount
1)200 5,000 50,000
2)400 10,000 1,00,000
3)1000 25,000 2,50,000
The Address to Send money for Food Donation
The Administrative Officer,
Annathanam Scheme Fund,
Arulmigu Bannari Amman Temple,
Bannari - 638 401.
1 h 45 min (81.0 km) via Perundurai - Sathyamangalam Rd
1 h 48 min (80.7 km) via Erode - Perundurai - Kangeyam Rd and Perundurai - Sathyamangalam(from Erode)
In ancient days Tamil Nadu consisted of five division known as Chera Nadu, Chozha Nadu, Pandiya Nadu, Thondai Nadu and Kongu Nadu.Kongu Nadu was situated on the western side of Tamil Nadu. Mountains, rivers and forests added beauty to this fertile soil.Bannari located on the North West boundary of Kongu Nadu. Of late, it has become pilgrim’s paradise because devotees from far and near visit this spot. It is held in high esteem as the celebrated abode of Goddess Mariamman.Bannari Mariamman temple is situated at a distance of fourteen kilometers from Sathyamangalam in Erode District.
The temple facing south and it is surrounding by thick forests with verdant vegetation on the southern, northern and western directions.The range of mountains and the hilly backdrop add charm to the abode of the deity.Beasts such as elephants, wild pigs, bears, deer, hares, and monkey are found in the surrounding forests.Beautiful peacocks and various birds are also seen here.
The oracle was heard by everybody who has assembled there.
In response to that message, the villagers Erected shed with‘KANANGU’ a kind of forest herbs.In due course, the thatched ceiling was replaced by tiled ceiling.Funds were collected from philanthropists and the temple structure underwent renovation repeatedly and, the gopuram was built above the SANCTUM – SANCTORIUM.Shobana Mantapa in front of the temple with 24-pillared mantapa with carvings of architectural beauty was constructed in 1967.The Artha Mantapa, Maha Mantapa and Shobana Mantapa enhance the beauty of the temple.Separate shrines for such gods as Vinayaka, Bommairayan, Madeswara SARUGU Mariamman and Muniyappa are found in and around the temple.The Bommarayan temple is in Artha mandapam facing west side and the Ganesh temple is in front mandapam facing east.God Matheshwaran is placed on a slab which is on the southern side of the Goddess temple.Near the temple pond a small temple facing west is constructed for Sarugu Mariamman is placed.The kumbhabishegam for this temple was conducted on second of this month.On the west side of the temple pond a big pit is present.In that pit water will be stagnant only on rainy seasons. On other seasons water won’t stagnate there. To the left side of the way to the temple pond, God VandiMuniappar is placed on a slab.During the festival for goddess the people of Cholar caste do special poojas for this God.One British officer in charge of forestry did not allow the people to cut tress for kundam festival.All of a sudden, he began to suffer from vomiting and dysentery. He realized his mistake and prayed to the goddess to forgive him.His health was restored by the holy ash and water fetched from the temple. Then he allowed the people to prune trees from the forests for the festival.Another British officer who was staying in the Traveller’s Bungalow did not like singing, dancing and playing the drums on the festival days.He passed an order to put an end to such activities. The next moment he has an awesome vision in which he saw two maidens with snakes around their necks.
He became aware of his mistake and prayed to the goddess to bear with his fault.Then he revoked the orders and allowed the music and dance to go on as usual.Yet another British officer aimed his gin at the walls of the temple and fired.Consequently he lost his vision.He prayed to the goddess and begged Her for forgiveness.His vision was restored by the holy water which was fetched from the temple and sprinkled on his eyes.One Sheit from Bangalore halted his motorcycle and enquired about the temple.The people told him that the temple was known as Amman Temple. At once, he, in a funny tine, asked them whether there any ‘AYYAN TEMPLE’ nearby with such a satirical remark he started his vehicle.But it did not move.It stood still.
Then he realized that he had incurred the wrath of the Deity by his sacrilegious remark, then he begged her to pardon him for his mistake.He broke up a coconut in from of the temple in atonement for his fault and then only he could start his vehicle.
Once a lonely pilgrim wanted to stay in the temple due to the nightfall.A ferocious tiger appeared before him.
It struck fear into him and he prayed to the goddess for safety and survival.By the grace of the goddess, the tiger went away from that place,Once tents were put up in Bannari in 1954 to train the soldiers.The camp officer used to go to the temple daily to pray to the goddess.One day he found the temple closed in the evening. So, he prayed from the mantapa in front of the temple.
To his surprise, he saw a flicker of bright light in the sanctum sanatorium.Next day he told about this miracle to the officers of the temple and hosted a tea-party too.Once, during the festival day, a necromancer practiced black magic and threatened the devotees by setting a bear and a tiger on them adamantly.By the grace of the goddess the bear was turned into a stone and the tiger was turned into a sand-hill.
Likewise, numerous miracles are performed by the goddess time and again.Transportation facilities are made available to the devotees on important days. Special buses are piled from Sathyamangalam and Coimbatore on such days as Sunday, Monday, Friday, New Moon day and festival days. Further, boarding and lodging facilities are also available for the pilgrims.
ARULMIGU SRI BANNARI MARIAMMAN TEMPLE - FESTIVALS
GOLDEN CHARIOT FESTIVAL
A golden rath of 9.8’ height is designed for Goddess Bannari Amman and from 1st may 2006 the rath is used for veethi ula.
For this golden rath the temple has given about 7.77 kgs of gold.
The wood and copper sheets were provided by peoples around the temple areas .
The total cost of this rath is 53 lakhs.
For taking golden rath to veethi ula devotees has to pay an amount of 1001 rupees and they can fix the timing for ula as they wish.
KUNDAM FESTIVAL
The cowherd has his own doubts about that particular cow and he decided to have an eye on it.He allowed the other cows to graze and pursued that particular cow secretly. It went alone near a Vengai tree and stood beneath it.Milk began to flow from its udder automatically. He wondered at such a strangle sight and told about it to the other cowherds. The news spread like wildfire to the villagers. Next day they were on the spot to witness the wonder. They found the cow repeating the same behaviour. Milk oozed out of the teats of its udder on the particular spot amidst the grass.
TURMERIC WATER DONATION
On Thursday they will do pooja with turmeric water and the people belonging to temple will donate food for needy.
The same day they do special Abhishegam and pooja for God.
THIRUVILLAKKU POOJA
On Friday evening Thiruvilakku pooja (pooja done to light lamps) will be done.
On this occasion lots of ladies will praise god.
MARU POOJA
On Monday, the 8th day of Kundam festival maru pooja festival will be conducted.
Sunday night itself they will decorate God as they decorated on the first day with golden kavasam (a metal that covers the entire body), costly ornaments and flower garlands.Then special Abhishegams will be done.,
POOJAI TIMING :
1)Kalasandi Poojai-5:30 A.M2)Ucchi Kala Poojai-11:30 A.M3)Saiyarachi Poojai-5:30 P.M4)Arthajamam Poojai-8:30 P.M
, The food donating system was started from 23rd March 2002 and is successfully processing with the devotees support.
Devotees will be donated food on 12 Noon.
Devotees can participate in this system on their birthday, wedding day or any other special occasions once in a year.
Incometax reduction will be availed for people who participate in this donation programme.
An orphanage is been undertaken by the temple for orphans, poors and disabled children.There are resting rooms provided for the devotees who visit the temple.If the devotee pays rs1000 for UchaKaalaKatta pooja, from the interest that comes from this money each and every year on a day prescribed by the devotee they will do special pooja on the name of the person they desire to.On the kundam festival people who wish to provide clean and fresh water to the persons who get into the kundam can contact the temple office.People who are interested in providing wood for the kundam can donate Bamboo and neem tree wood for the temple.Devotees donating food are not supposed to provide food in plastic covers.The temple is not responsible for unexpected incidents due to the Government or any other reasons.ARULMIGU SRI BANNARI MARIAMMAN TEMPLE - TOURISM
WILDLIFE SANCTUARY AND TIGER RESERVE
Sathyamangalam Wildlife Sanctuary and Tiger Reserve is a protected area and Tiger Reserve along the Western Ghats in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Sathyamangalam forest range is a significant wildlife corridor in the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve between the Western Ghats and the rest of the Eastern Ghats and a genetic link between the four other protected areas which it adjoins, including the Billigiriranga Swamy Temple Wildlife Sanctuary, Sigur Plateau, Mudumalai National Park and Bandipur National Park.First declared in 2008 and enlarged in 2011, it covers a forest area of 1,411.6 km2 (545.0 sq mi) and is the largest wildlife sanctuary in Tamil Nadu. In 2013, it became the fourth Tiger Reserve as a part of Project Tiger in the state of Tamil Nadu. The sanctuary covers parts of Sathyamangalam taluk and Gobichettipalayam taluk of Erode District in the north western Tamil Nadu. Conservation of the Sathyamangalam Forest Division is administered by the Tamil Nadu Forest Department governed through Conservator of Forests, Erode, Divisional Forest Officer, Gobichettipalayam and District Forest Officer, Sathyamangalam.
BHAVANISAGAR DAM
The Bhavanisagar Dam and Reservoir, also called Lower Bhavani Dam, is located on the Bhavani River between Mettupalayam and Sathyamangalam in Erode District, Tamilnadu South India, The dam is situated some 16 km (9.9 Mt) west to Sathyamangalam.The dam is considered to be among the biggest earthen dams in the country. Bhavanisagar dam is constructed on Bhavani River, which is merely under the union of Moyar River. The dam is used to divert water to the Lower Bhavani Project Canal.There is a garden in front of this dam, which makes it a good picnic spot in this area. There are a few things that children could play with (like swings, etc.) and there is also a small closed channel of water for boating, a nice picnic spot for spending a day.
KODIVERI FALLS
The Waterfalls formed by the downstream of Kodiveri Dam is a wonderful spot with nice views of the falls (close to the dam). Since the falls are not heavy, anyone can easily reach bottom of the falls and enjoy.
SHIVASAMUDRA FALLS (BLUFF FALLS)
Shivanasamudra is a tiny island-town which is surrounded by forested hills and lush green valley which cradles a small hamlet and two fine temples. Shivanasamudra Falling from height of 75msuch a great height with making a thunderous roaring sound hits the rocky edges and forms a dark mist of fog which wraps the falls completely. This view provides a brilliant unsurpassed beauty to its viewers. This small island is also an ideal location for going on an adventure and the perfect destination for trekking and fishing enthusiastic tourists. The fall gets its charm especially during monsoon season and impresses large number of tourists giving them an exhilarating experience. Timings-WORSHIP TIME :Opening Time : 05:00 A.M To 09:00 P.M.S.no
No.of.Devotees 1 Day Annadhanam Amount Deposit Amount
1)200 5,000 50,000
2)400 10,000 1,00,000
3)1000 25,000 2,50,000
The Address to Send money for Food Donation
The Administrative Officer,
Annathanam Scheme Fund,
Arulmigu Bannari Amman Temple,
Bannari - 638 401.
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