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 Coimbatore History

Information about the origins of Coimbatore is scarce and speculative. The Kosar tribe mentioned in the second century CE Tamil epic Silappathikaram and other poems in Sangam literature is associated with the Coimbatore region (Kongu Nadu). During 12th Century CE, Coimbatore was ruled by Irulas, whose chieftain Kovan, gave his name to the city. Coimbatore is Coimbatore History in Coimbatore situated at the eastern entrance to the Palakkad Gap, the principal trade route between the west coast and the interior of Tamil Nadu. Large number of Roman coins and other artifacts have been unearthed around Coimbatore, indicating the region's ties with Roman traders. The Coimbatore region is in the middle of the "Roman trail" that extended from Muziris to Arikamedu. The medieval Cholas conquered the Kongu Nadu in the 10th century CE. Much of Tamil Nadu came under the rule of the Vijayanagara Empire by the 15th century. The Vijayanagara reign brought new settlers from Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. In the 1550s, the military governors (Telugu speaking Nayakars) of the Vijaynagara Empire took control of the region. After the Vijayanagara Empire fell in the 17th century, the Madurai Nayaks established their state as an independent kingdom, with other Vijayanagar offshoots forming new kingdoms in Vellore, Tanjore, Gingee, Chandragiri and Mysore. The Nayaks introduced the Palayakkarar system under which Kongu nadu region was divided into 24 Palayams. Between 1623 and 1672, Coimbatore was part of a territorial dispute between the Thanjavur Nayaks and Madurai Nayaks.

In the later part of the 18th century, the Coimbatore region came under the Kingdom of Mysore, controlled by Hyder Ali and later Tipu Sultan. After defeating Tipu Sultan in the Anglo-Mysore Wars, the British East India Company annexed Coimbatore to the Madras Presidency in 1799. Coimbatore played a prominent role in the Second Poligar War against the British in 1801, as it was the area of operations of Dheeran Chinnamalai. In 1865, Coimbatore was established as the capital of the newly formed Coimbatore district and in 1866 it was accorded the municipality status. Sir Robert Stanes became the first Chairman of the Coimbatore City Council. Industrialisation of the region begin in 1888 and continued into the 20th century. The city experienced a textile boom in 1920s and 1930s due to the decline of the Cotton industry in Mumbai.The region played a significant role in the Indian independence movement. Post independence, Coimbatore has seen rapid growth due to industrialisation. In 1981, Coimbatore was constituted as a corporation.


 Coimbatore Culture

Coimbatore and its people have a reputation for entrepreneurship. Though it is generally considered a traditional city, Coimbatore is more diverse and cosmopolitan than all other cities in Tamil Nadu except for Chennai. The heavy industrialisation of the Coimbatore Culture in Coimbatore city has also resulted in the growth of trade unions. There are numerous temples in and around the city including the Perur Patteeswarar Temple, Konniamman temple, Thandu Mariamman temple, Vazhai Thottathu Ayyan temple, Echanaari Ganesh temple, Karamadai temple, Marudamalai Murugan temple and the Dhyanalinga Yogic Temple. The Mariamman festivals, at the city's numerous Amman temples, are major events in summer. The mosques on Oppanakara Street and Big Bazaar Street date back to the period of Hyder Ali. Christian missions date back to 1647 when permission was granted by the Nayak rulers to set up a small church in Karumathampatti (12 km). It was destroyed by Tipu Sultan's army resulting in a new church in 1804. In 1886, Coimbatore was constituted as a diocese after bifurcating with Pondicherry. Sikh Gurudwaras and Jain Temples are also present in Coimbatore.

From 1940s to 70s the city was generally peaceful without any communal or caste clashes. Indira Gandhi's assassination in 1984 was followed by large scale arson and looting targeted at businesses owned by North Indians (particularly Sikhs). During the 1980s crime increased, Hindu – Muslim riots were frequent in the late 80's and 90's reaching their peak in 1997 when a large scale riot occurred in the Townhall and West Coimbatore area.. It was followed by the 1998 bomb blasts. After 2000, Crime rate in Coimbatore dropped making it one of the largest cities in India with a low crime rate.


 Coimbatore Festival

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 Coimbatore Festival in Coimbatore enjoy the lightening atmosphere. The car will be decorated wonderfully 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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