Loga Nayaga Shaniswara Temple | |
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Basic information | |
Location | Puliakulam, Coimbatore |
Geographic coordinates | 11°01′16″N76°59′49″E / 11.02111°N 76.99694°E Coordinates: 11°01′16″N76°59′49″E / 11.02111°N 76.99694°E |
Deity | Shani |
District | Coimbatore district |
State | Tamil Nadu |
Country | India |
Loga Nayaga Shaniswara temple is located at Puliakulam, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The temple is located adjacent to Puliakulam Mariamman temple and the main deity is Shani. The idol of Shani is 7 feet (2.1 m) tall and is made of iron. A crow which is the mount of Shani, made also of iron stands in front of the main deity. [1] [2]
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