Places
to See
Perur Temple
This Temple is 7 kms from Coimbatore Railway Station and was constructed by
Karikal Cholan over 1500 years ago. There are shrines to the presiding deity
Patteeswarar and his consort Pachainayaki and some elegantly carved sculptures
in the Kanagasabai hall. Devotees flock to this temple in hundreds during the
Panguni Uthiram festival which is celebrated in March every year.
Marudhamalai Temple
Dedicated to Lord Subramanya, this hilltop temple is one of the most visited
temples in the region, the reason being that the residing deity Dandayuthapani
is believed to have performed several miracles here. Thai Poosam and Tirukarthigai
festivals are celebrated with great pomp and gaiety at this temple. Marudhamalai
is 12 kms from the Railway Station.
Agricultural University
One of the best institutions of its kind in South Asia, the Agricultural University
was originally established as an Agriculture Farm in Saidapet, Chennai. The
location was moved to Coimbatore in 1907 and the name was changed to Agricultural
College which later, came to be known as the Agricultural University. It is
5 kms away from the Railway Station.
V O C Park
Named after the freedom fighter V.O.Chidambaram, this park is maintained by
the Corporation. There is a mini-zoo and joy train in the park.
Forest College
One of the oldest institutions of its kind in the country, the Forest College
is situated 3.5 kms. north of the Railway Station. The College Museum is worth
a visit. It trains Forest rangers.
G.D. Naidu Industrial Exhibition
The late Thiru G.D. Naidu was a born technocrat. He was a legend in his own
lifetime. He had made invaluable contributions to automobile, electronics, mechanical
and agricultural sectors. He had also established an Industrial Exhibition.
Bhavani (121 kms)
The Sangameshwarar temple at Bhavani is situated at the confluence of the rivers
Bhavani and the Cauvery. This place is called as "Tiruveni of South India".
It is an important pilgrim centre. Lord Sangameshwarer with His consort Vedanayaki
is the presiding deity. It is said that during the East India Company regime
the then Collector of Coimbatore and Salem Districts, William Garrow, who had
his headquarters at Bhavani, worshipped the Goddess Vedanayaki. One night the
Goddess directed him in his dream to vacate his bungalow immediately. The moment
he vacated, the entire bungalow collapsed. In reverence of this miracle, he
presented to the temple an ivory cradle which is still in the temple with his
signature.
Vaideki Water Falls
It is located 30 kms. from Coimbatore via. Narasipuram village. It is a fine
picnic spot for trekkers. A perrennial water falls is a major attraction here.
Black Thunder
A water theme park named "Black Thunder" is located about 8 kms. from
Mettupalayam - Ooty Ghat Road at the foot hills of Nilgiris. It is a fine amusement
park and said to be the Asia's number one theme park. Numerous tourists are
visiting this place.
Automobile Association of South India is in 242, Tiruchi Road, Coimbatore
- 641 045, Phone No. 24294. More than seventy travel agents are available
in the city mainly near Bus stand, Railway station and Trichy Road.
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