About Kangayam Temple:
This temple is situated about 40 kms from Erode. A famous Muruga temple is located here. This place was once well known for bullocks called Kangeyam Kalai. There is a modern Dhyana Mandapam, which is situated on the Muthur Road. This is situated about 10 kms from Erode and is called Kuttappalayam. This meditation hill was dedicated to Sri Aurobindo and the Mother of Pondicherry. This mandapam is located amidst a spacious 5 acre land which is being developed as a beautiful garden. The exact replica of the Sri Aurobindo and Mother samadhi found in Pondicherry can be seen inside the mandapam. Here, group meditation is conducted from 9.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon on every month on the 2nd Sunday. This attracts large number of people from far and near.
General Information about Kangayam Temple:
Location: Erode
State: Tamil Nadu
Capital: Chennai
Language: Tamil, Hindi, English
Temperature: Max 40˚C, Min 27˚C (summer), Max 29˚C, Min 20˚C (winter)
Best Season: November to March
How to Reach Kangayam Temple:
By Train:
Erode is connected by the direct trains with cities like Coimbatore, Salem and Karur etc.
By Road:
Well established road links are there for reaching Erode from all major cities of Tamil Nadu state.
By Air:
Erode don’t have airport of owns and depends on Coimbatore airport [about 90 km] for air travel facility.
By Local Transportation:
Auto Rickshaw, Taxi, Rented Tourist Vehicles available in Erode.