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Coimbatore
Coimbatore is the city is the Headquarters of the
District and the third largest city in Tamil Nadu. As it is exposed to the
Palghat gap of Western Ghats it enjoys a salubrious climate. This has attracted
a large number of textile mills to this region. It is rightly called the "
Manchester of South India ". Coimbatore is also known for the manufacture
of motor pumpsets and varied engineering goods. The city is also known for its
handloom products. There are a number of technical institutions as well.
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Places of
Interest
Perur Temple
Built by Karikala Cholan, this temple is situated 7 Kms west of Coimbatore near
river Noyyal. It is dedicated to Lord Siva. The presiding deity of the temple is
known as Patteeswarar and His Consort, Pachai Nayaki. The exquisite sculptures
in the hall , Kanagasabi, attract on e and all. It is also known as Mel
Chidambaram.
Muruthamalai Temple
Dedicated to Lord Murugan, the presiding deity is known as
Dandayuthapani. This
temple located on a hillock is 12 Kms from Coimbatore Railway Station and Bus
Stand.
Agriculturul University
About 5 Kms from the Coimbatore Railway Station, this is the sixteenth Farm
University in independent India. Though it came into existance on June 1, 1971
its ancestry is much older than that of the earliest started Agricultural
University in the country. The nucleous was an Agricultural Demonstration Farm
started in 1868 in Saidapet, Madras, which was later shifted to Coimbatore in
1907 and became one of the internationally reputed Agricultural Colleges that
has been converted into the present Tamil Nadu Agricultural University.
Forest College
One of the oldest institutions of its kind in India, the Forest College is
situated 3.5 Kms north of the Railway Station. The College Museum is worth a
visit.
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