ARULMIGU GURUNATHASWAMY TEMPLE
A celebration where devotion, tradition and rural heritage come together.
Anthiyur Gurunathaswamy Temple Festival is famous for its grand annual cattle and horse fairs held during the Aadi Tamil calendar month.
These age-old festivals are described as having a long tradition and are associated with the period of Tipu Sultan. Devotees, traders and visitors arrive from different parts of India to experience the celebrations.
The temple and its festival represent a distinctive blend of spirituality, rural tradition and cultural heritage, making Anthiyur an important destination during festival season.
The Anthiyur Gurunathaswamy Temple is associated with a famous annual festival traditionally held during the month of August and the Aadi Tamil calendar month.
The cattle fair brings together people involved in buying and selling cattle, with visitors arriving from different regions of India.
The horse fair is another major attraction of the festival and is traditionally associated with the Aadi season.
The horse fair is one of the important attractions of the Anthiyur festival. The fair traditionally brings together horses and people interested in their buying and selling.
The tradition is described as having continued since the period associated with Tipu Sultan, adding to the historical character of the celebration.
The cattle fair is one of the largest attractions associated with the festival. People arrive to buy and sell cattle from different parts of India.
The festival has featured indigenous livestock breeds including Alambadi, Bargur and dwarf cows from Andhra Pradesh.
A unique combination of spirituality, traditional fairs and rural culture.
Traditional horse buying and selling fair during the festival.
A major rural livestock gathering attracting traders and visitors.
Traditional drums, dancing horses and the atmosphere of the festival.
Temporary stalls, local foods, tender coconuts, sugarcane juice, toys and more.
Various poojas and special festival events are traditionally conducted during the extended celebration.
During the festival, roads around the celebration become lively with temporary stalls and a festive bazaar atmosphere.
Visitors can find local delights such as fruits, tender coconuts, sugarcane juice and toys.
Traditional entertainment and the giant wheel add to the atmosphere, creating an experience enjoyed by families and visitors.
Arulmigu Gurunathaswamy Temple is located at Puthupalayam, approximately 2 kilometres from Anthiyur in Erode District, Tamil Nadu.
The temple is known for its architectural character and cultural significance.
📍 Open Google MapsBangalore → Hosur → Krishnagiri → Dharmapuri → Salem → Bhavani → Anthiyur → Puthupalayam.
Approximately 230–250 km · Around 5–6 hours by roadCoimbatore → Avinashi → Perundurai → Erode → Bhavani → Anthiyur → Puthupalayam Temple.
Approximately 105–110 km · Around 2.5–3 hoursMadurai → Dindigul → Karur → Kangeyam → Erode → Bhavani → Anthiyur → Puthupalayam.
Approximately 220–230 km · Around 4–5 hoursChennai → Kanchipuram → Vellore → Krishnagiri → Dharmapuri → Salem → Bhavani → Anthiyur → Puthupalayam.
Approximately 400–420 km · Around 7–9 hoursVisitors from other states can reach Coimbatore International Airport or Erode Junction and continue to Anthiyur by road. Bengaluru and Chennai also provide major transport connections.
Suggested road routes include Karnataka via Bengaluru–Hosur–Salem–Bhavani–Anthiyur, Kerala via Palakkad–Coimbatore–Erode–Anthiyur, and Andhra Pradesh / Telangana via major Bengaluru or Chennai routes.
A glimpse of the people, traditions and celebrations.
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