We come bearing good news! The beautiful Samantha Ruth Prabhu is now married to director Raj Nidimoru, and the pictures from their intimate ceremony are pure magic. What makes it even more special? Instead of a lavish venue, Samantha chose to honour tradition by tying the knot at a serene decades-old temple in Coimbatore. Here’s everything you need to know about their beautiful temple wedding!
Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s Elegant Coimbatore Temple Wedding
Taking to her social media handle, Samantha Ruth Prabhu shared pictures of her intimate wedding ceremony in Coimbatore temple. The couple got married in the Isha Linga Bhairavi temple, which comes under the Isha Foundation. This temple, nestled at the foothills of Velliangiri, houses the eight‑foot‑tall Devi idol. It is a powerful feminine‑energy form consecrated by Sadhguru in January 2010.
This temple in Coimbatore is famous for its rituals. It includes, The main rituals at the Isha Linga Bhairavi Temple include Devi Abhishekam, Vastram Arpanam, Netram Arpanam, and Bhairavi Vilakku Seva. Other rituals are Prahara Vilakku Seva, Namakaranam, Annaprasanam, Chuda Karma, Linga Bhairavi Vivaha, Kalabhairava Karma, Kalabhairava Shanti, Klesha Nashana Kriya, Bhairavi Punya Puja, along with special full-moon and festival rituals.
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How To Visit This Temple
If you’re planning a trip to Coimbatore or are already there, we must say this temple definitely deserves a spot on your to-do list. This place is about 30 km west of Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. You can reach it by bus or taxi from the city, airport, or railway station. If driving, take Perur/Siruvani Road via Ukkadam, pass Alandurai, turn right at Irutupallam junction, and follow signboards for the next 8 km.
According to Economic Times, the temple is open to all visitors from 6:30 AM to 1:20 PM and 4:20 PM to 8:30 PM, though the Isha Yoga Centre closes entry at 8 PM. Devotees can join the daily Devi Abhishekam rituals at 7:40 AM, 12:40 PM, and 7:40 PM.
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