Coimbatore Sangameswarar Temple is very famous for Thaipusam festival celebrations. In 2016, Coimbatore Sangameswarar Temple Thaipusam Festival begins on 21 January and ends on 25 January.
Sri Sangameswarar temple is located in the city of Kottaimedu, Coimbatore, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu and is about 500 years old.
Chola king Karikala was harbouring the grief of not having heir to succeed him to the throne. He had a dream on a day about the miracles Lord Shiva in various places. He spoke to his Guru and scholars about the dream he had and believed that it could also grant him a child boon. As advised by them, he built 36 Shiva temples. This is the 31s t temple built by Karikala.
Arulmigu Sangameswarar Temple, Coimbatore (Thaipusam Festival – 21-01-2016 To 25-01-2016).