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G.D. Naidu Industrial Exhibition: G.D. Naidu rose from a poor level to the owner of so many busses. He was a great thinker and a hard worker. This industrial exhibition was established by himself. Whatever he contributed to that of automobile, electronics, mechanical industries and agricultural sectors are preserved here.


Lord Shiva: This temple is located on the Coimbatore-Tiruppur Road, 5 Kms from Avinashi, in Thirumurgan Poondi.
This ancient temple was built in the 9th Century. According to epic, this was the place where 'Lord Muruga' installed a 'Siva Lingam' and worshipped. 'Lord Muruga' was sent with an army headed by Veerabahu by Lord Shiva to rescue Gods who were troubled by Soorapadma and his accomplice.It is believed that 'Lord Muruga' installed 'Lingam' to absolve Himself Lord Shiva in Coimbatore of mortal sin of mass killing.

Sundaramurthynayanar when on a pilgrimage to the holy shrines of 'Lord Shiva' in Kongunadu was way-laid by a hunter who robbed him of all his belongings and disappeared into the temple. Notwithstanding, Sundaramurthynayanar composed and sung expressing his sorrow and anguish and went on to say that it was a mockery that 'Lord Shiva's presence was in a notorious place.

But then it was 'Lord Shiva' Himself who was disguised as a hunter and He did so to hear the melodies and compositions of the saint. Pleased with the poignancy of the compositions the Lord returned of all his belongings. On understanding the divine purpose of the Lord, Sundaramurthynayanar composed and sung ten songs. This incident was marked as a festival called 'Vedapuri'.

Great sages 'Agasthya','Markendeya' and 'Dhurvasa' worshipped the Lord enshrined here. It is believed that saint 'Durvasa' planted Madhavi tree brought from heaven here.

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Educational Institutions: There is a Government College of Technology, PSG College of Technology, Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Avinashilingam Deemed University for Home Science, Bharathiyar University, Karunya Institute of Technology and Government Arts College are some of the important educational Institutions.


Marudhamalai Temple: Marudhamalai Temple located on a hillock is 12 kms from the Coimbatore railway station. This temple is dedicated to Lord Subramanian. Marudhamalai Murugan 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.

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Agricultural University: There are four agricultural universities altogether in Tamilnadu and the one in Coimbatore is the head of all the remaining. This is also one of the finest institutions in South Asia. This adds pride to the city. First it was in Chennai, later shifted to Coimbatore as a college and finally renowned to be a great university.

Festivals

The annual can festival is celebrated with much joy and rousing sounds of cheers and crackers. The people who come here from elsewhere for the festivals enjoy the lightening atmosphere. The car will be decorated wonderfully Coimbatore Festival in Coimbatore during the festival. Thaipoosam, Panguni Uthiram, Pongal and Diwali are other festivals celebrated here.

Thus we have witnessed such a lot of entertaining places, holy shrines, cascades, clams, artificial parks, hill stations in and around Coimbatore and facilities suit the tourists very much. Coimbatore as a tourist centre has got its own uniqueness. Hope you might change to a Romantic after visiting Coimbatore!

Pongal (January): Celebrates life and symbolises new beginnings. At the start of the day the family gathers for prayers. After which the overflowing of boiling milk from an earthen pot marks an auspicious start. Festivities are accompanied by cheerful shouts of "Pongalo pongalo". A sumptuous meal with many sweets and snacks amidst great revelry is the usual way to spend this day.


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