About Kodumudi

Kodumudi is a panchayat town in Erode district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Kodumudi is located at 1105N 7753E / 11.08N 77.88E / 11.08; 77.88. It has an average elevation of 144metres (472feet). Kodumudi is one of the n Kongunadu and is believed to be one of the shikarams of Kailash. Sundarar composed his Namachivaayappatikam here. Several literary works praise the glory of this temple. This temple is regarded as the 6th of the 7 Tevara Stalams in the Kongu Region of Tamil Nadu. Legends: Brahma and Vishnu who are enshrined here, are said to have worshipped Shiva, hence the name Trimurthy Kovil( In Tamil "MUMOORTHIGAL THALAM" ). Agasthyar is said to have worshipped here. In a test of strength between Adiseshan and Vayu, 5 gems are said to have gotten scattered from the head of Adisesha. A red stone landed at Tiruvannamalai, an emerald at Eengoimalai, a blue diamond at Potikai, a manikkam at Vaatpoki and a diamond here. The legend of Agasthyar travelling to the South...