Anaimalai

Anaimalai is a panchayat city in Coimbatore district within the nation of Tamil Nadu, India. Anaimalai is called after the Anaimudi hills round it. Place is famous pilgrimage spot for people going to Sabarimala, Kerala because of the presence of effective goddess Masani Amman. Masani Amman is an aspect of Shakti Devi. She also known as Masani Devi amongst north Indians. Her temple is located in Anaimalai, Pollachi, Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu nation, India.

During historic instances, Anaimalai became referred to as Nannur and the region became ruled by way of Nannur. He had proclaimed severe punishments on those who plucked end result from the dense mango grove that belonged to him. One day, a girl took place to devour a fruit not understanding of the stern measures. Nannur sentences her to dying regardless of the plea of the general public. Later, Nannur was killed by means of the villagers in a war close to Vijayamangalam, and a shrine turned into erected to worship the girl who sacrificed her existence.

Since the lady turned into killed, the deity became called as Shmasani, which in Sanskrit approach 'graveyard'. Later, the deity got here to be referred to as as Masani. Anaimalai is widely recognized for its salubrious weather. The "Aliar" and "Uppar" rivers run via it and is also close to Parambikulam dam, Aliar dam and Valparai. Anamalai Wildlife Sanctuary encloses the place. Sri Maasaaniamman temple is a well-known area of worship.