Sri Saradhambal Temple — Attraction in Central Zone

Sharadha Amman is one of the rarest form of Amman, unlike the other furious Ammans, She is seen with a pleasing face, lovely appeal and calm features. She is the goddess of wisdom and intellectual knowledge. Along with Sharada Devi’s shrine, there are shrines of Lord Ganapathy, Lord Muruga and Acharya Sri Sankara. The main idol of the goddess is made of five metals (impon), usually the combination of five metals is more powerful, hence the anointment milk from the idol is considered to be very precious and has healing powers. Devotees visit this temple to shine in their studies, succeed in their exams and gain wisdom. The goddess graces peacefully with honey pot in one hand and book in other hand. The very first sight of the Goddess will spur our intellectual spirit. This temple is held in par with Sringeri Sharadhamba Mutt. The ones who are unable to visit Sringeri Mutt in Karnataka, can visit this temple and seek the goddess’s blessing. The legend has it that in the seventh century, Sri Abhinava Vidya Theeratha Maha Swamigal erected the first Mutt in the Thungabadra river, and installed Goddess Sharadha ambika. Soon fame of the goddess reached heights and people from all over the world started to visit this temple. Once an industrialist from Coimbatore came to see Sri Abhinava Vidya Theeratha Maha Swamigal, and sought his blessing to build a temple for Sharadha Ambika at his home town. In the meanwhile, philanthropist Sulur Nanjunda Iyer of Coimbatore came to see Adigalar, the Saint asked him to donate some land of his to build Sharadhambika temple. The philanthropist readily donated his one acre land and a temple was built by the...

I, K.Arun, a devotee, am writing this with tearful regret.

My mother K. Nalini and I went to Sharda Temple, Racecourse, Coimbatore on 16.10.2020, where Navratri Decorations were being done in a grand manner. During the chariot procession of the presiding deity, my mother maintained social distance as per rules and prayed at a distance.

A senior archaka spoke in a rude manner and shooed her away like how one treats dogs. My mother was deeply hurt but did not raise an issue to maintain peace and decorum. After the puja was completed, my mother peacefully asked the senior priest as to why he was behaving rudely with her inspite of doing nothing unruly.

I would also like to point out that another devotee raised the very same issue to the senior Archaka but he was also rudely shown the door citing that it is a Pvt. Temple.

The senior Archaka, on being questioned about the rude behaviour, conveniently falls back to the excuse of maintaining social distancing norms and told my mother not to come to the temple any longer as it was a Pvt. One.

Is this how one treats devotees, sir? We get the feeling that caste based discrimination is being practiced in guise of maintaining social distancing and devotees belonging to the backward class are not welcome in your temple.

I hope proper action will be taken by your good self and the archakas may be sensisted on the treatment of your...

Sri Saradhambal Temple, located in Coimbatore on Race Course Road, is a tranquil and spiritually enriching destination dedicated to Goddess Sharadambal, an incarnation of Goddess Saraswati. This temple follows the traditional puja procedures of the Sringeri Sharada Peetham, ensuring a sacred experience for devotees. The temple's serene ambiance, adorned with intricate carvings, offers a peaceful atmosphere perfect for prayer and reflection. It houses shrines for Lord Ganapathy, Lord Muruga, and Acharya Sri Sankara. The temple is especially popular during festivals like Navarathri and Sankatahara Chaturthi, where the celebrations create a vibrant atmosphere. The temple's historical and spiritual significance, along with its commitment to traditional practices, makes it a must-visit for anyone seeking spiritual solace. The friendly atmosphere and well-maintained surroundings add to the overall experience, making it a perfect place to connect...