Arulmigu Koniamman Temple
Historic Hindu temple in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
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Etymology
Koyamma, the goddess worshiped by chieftain Kovan evolved into Koniamma and the name of the city Koyampuththoor could have been derived from Kovaiamma.
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History
The temple was built during 11th century by the descendants of chieftain "Kovan".
Architecture
An 84 feet (26 m) gopuram, the tallest in the entire region was completed in 2011 at a cost of ₹1.75 crore (US$180,000) by the Government of Tamilnadu.
Car Festival
The car festival of Koniamman Temple is conducted during the month of Panguni, which is the most prominent local festival in the city. Then the thirukalyana vaibogam, the marriage ceremony of Koniamman, Kudndam vizha and Temple float festival takes place.