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COIMBATORE
Coimbatore. Also known as
Kovai, Coimbatore is the second largest city of TamilNadu and one
of the fastest growing cities in India. Situated at the foot hills
of Nilgiris, it is known for its pleasant climate, peaceful
atmosphere, cosmopolitan outlook and private enterprise.
Coimbatore is a large industrial city known
for textile manufacturing and engineering goods, and is full of
‘suitings and shirting’s’ shops. It can make a convenient
overnight stop if you’re heading up to Ooty or the other Nilgiri
hill stations.
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Of
the many temples in Coimbatore, the Perur Patteeswara Swamy
temple is the most popular emple in the city. Built by the
King Karikala Cholan, this temple is situated 7 kms west of
Coimbatore near river Noyyal.The presiding deity is Shiva and
the 'Swayambu Lingam' is the idol worshipped here. This
sanctum is the joint effort of the Chola, Hoysala and
Vijayanagara rulers during their reign. The greatest
attraction of the temple is the 'Kanaka Saba' or the golden
hall which is adorned by a gold plated statue of Nataraja
bestowing blessings upon the two sages - Gowmuni and Pattimuni.
The gopurams and pillars of the hall are exquisitely carved
out sculptures highlighting Dravidian architecture.The
significance of Perur temple in earlier days are unfolded in
the poetic creations of Arunagiri Nather and Kachiappa Munivar.
The temple stands on the banks of the holy river Noyyal called
'Kanchi Manadi' by the locals. Pilgrims from all over visit
this spot to pay homage to their ancestors. It is believed
that the mortal remains of the dead turn into white stones
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Perur Patteeswara
Swamy temple
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Marudha Malai
Temple
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About 12 Kilometers away from Coimbatore Railway Station is
the Marudhamalai temple of Lord Muruga. As the name suggests,
the temple is situated on a hillock and the presiding deity is
called Dhandayuthapani. The celebrations of this temple are '
Thaipoosam' and ' Thirukarthigai ' in January and February.
Pollachi, an important commercial centre about 40 Kms away
from Coimbatore, is famous for it's Mariyamman and Subramanya
temples.The South Banaras or Avanashi Temple is the biggest
temple in the district famous for it's exquisite carvings &
sculptures. |
PLACES TO STAY
HOTEL SURYA INTERNATIONAL, (Government
Approved) 3 Star
SREE ANNAPOORNA LODGING, (Government
Approved) 3 Star
THE RESIDENCY, (Government Approved) 3 Star
CAG PRIDE, (Government Approved) 3 Star
HOTEL SEETHRAM, (Government Approved)
THE MONARCH RESORT
HERITAGE INN, (Government Approved) 3 Star
RESORT BLACK THUNDER, (Government Approved) 3
Star
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