Bhavani Sangameswarar temple

This Shivasthalam is located on the confluence of 2 rivers Bhavani and Cauvery. The temple is located on the northern bank where the 2 rivers meet i.e. on Erode District
(PIN 638301).The temple is constructed on a 4 acre land. The main tower with 5 tiers is located on the north side of the temple. Eventhough this temple is a Saivite temple for Lord Shiva as Sangameswar, there is a separate shrine inside this temple for Lord vishnu as Adhi Kesava Perumal with his consort Soundaravalli Thaayar.

On the south side of the temple, the images of 63 Nayanmars(Devoties of Lord Shiva) are kept.


6 poojas are performed everyday at this temple. The temple will be open from 5 AM to 1 PM and again from 4 PM to 8 PM.

Storyline: It is said that during the East India Company regime the then Collector of Coimbatore and Salem Districts, Willam Garrow, who had his headquarters at Bhavani, worshipped Goddess Vedanayaki. As only Hindus were allowed to enter the temple, the collector worshipped the Goddess from the outside of the temple by seeing Her through an opening made in the temple wall. One night when the collector William Garrow was sleeping in his bungalow, the Goddess directed him in his dream to leave the bungalow at once. As the collector left the bungalow, entire bunalow collapsed. In appreciation to the Goddess who save his life, he presented to the temple an ivory cradle, which is still in the temple, with his signature.