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Coimbatore
Coordinates: 11°00′66″N 76°58′29″E / 11.01833, 76.97472
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Area • Elevation	105.5 km² (41 sq mi) • 411.2 m (1,349 ft)
District(s)	Coimbatore
Population • Density	1,965,234 (2004) • 17,779 /km² (46,047 /sq mi)
Mayor	R. Venkatachalam[1]
Codes • Pincode • Telephone • Vehicle	• 6410(xx) • +91-(0)422 • TN 37 and TN 38

Coordinates: 11°00′66″N 76°58′29″E / 11.01833, 76.97472 Coimbatore (Tamil: கோயம்பத்தூர்), also known as Kovai (Tamil: கோவை), is a major industrial city in India and the second largest city in the state of Tamil Nadu.^[2] It is the administrative headquarters of Coimbatore District. It is known as Manchester of South India.It is also a part of Kongu Nadu region of Tamilnadu. Tamil Nadu (தமிழ் நாடு, Land of the Tamils) is a state at the southern tip of India. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links India_Tamil_Nadu_locator_map. ... Image File history File links Locator_Dot. ... Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ... Timezone and TimeZone redirect here. ... Location of Mirzapur and the 82. ... The geography of India is diverse, with landscape ranging from snow-capped mountain ranges to deserts, plains, rainforests, hills, and plateaus. ... Elevation histogram of the surface of the Earth – approximately 71% of the Earths surface is covered with water. ... The divisions of a district. ... Coimbatore District A typical farm in Coimbatore District in Tamil Nadu Coimbatore District is one of the most affluent and industrially advanced districts of Tamil Nadu. ... Population density per square kilometre by country, 2006 Population density map of the world in 1994. ... 2004 is a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Example of a PIN: The PIN code of Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh A Postal Index Number or PIN or Pincode is the post office numbering or post code system used by the Indian Postal Service. ... For the past decade or so, telecommunication activities have gained momentum in India. ... Licence plates on the back of a taxi in Kolkata. ... Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ... Tamil ( ; IPA ) is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamils in India and Sri Lanka, with smaller communities of speakers in many other countries. ... Tamil ( ; IPA ) is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamils in India and Sri Lanka, with smaller communities of speakers in many other countries. ... India is a federal republic comprising twenty-eight states and seven union territories. ... Tamil Nadu (தமிழ் நாடு, Land of the Tamils) is a state at the southern tip of India. ... Coimbatore District A typical farm in Coimbatore District in Tamil Nadu Coimbatore District is one of the most affluent and industrially advanced districts of Tamil Nadu. ... This article is about the City of Manchester in England. ... Kongu Nadu is the north western region of the state of Tamil Nadu in Southern India. ...

Coimbatore is known for its textile factories, engineering firms, automobile parts manufacturers, health care facilities, educational institutions, pleasant weather,and hospitality. Situated on the banks of the Noyyal river, Coimbatore's name comes from the localo Godess here, Koniyamman. Koniyattamuttur, or "Koniyamuttur" later metamorphosed to Koyamuttur which is anglicised as Coimbatore. The Noyyal rises from the Vellingiri hills in the Western Ghats and covers a total area of 3,500 km² (1351 mi²), the basin is 180 km (112 mi) long and 25 km (16 mi) wide. ...

History

Information about the origins of Coimbatore is scarce. During the early period it was ruled by the Karur Sangam era Chera . Later, the region passed to the Kongu Rattas and was the heartland of the Ganga kingdoms. A second Chola empire arose in the mid-9th century, and gained the territory encompassing Coimbatore. They established a planned layout, with the Koniamman temple in the center. Karur (Tamil : கரூர் ) is a town and a municipality in Karur district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. ... The Chera dynasty (Tamil: சேரர்) was one of the ancient Tamil dynasties that ruled southern India from ancient times until around the fifteenth century CE. The Early Cheras ruled over the Malabar Coast, Coimbatore, Karur and Salem Districts in South India, which now forms part of the modern day Kerala and... The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. ... As a means of recording the passage of time the 9th century was the century that lasted from 801 to 900. ...

The Sugarcane Breeding Institute at Coimbatore, 1927

From the Cholas, then to the Hoysalas of Karnataka in 1291. By the early 14th century, the region was ruled by the Muslim rulers of Madurai under the Delhi Sultanate. The Muslim rule in Madurai was ended in the late 14th century by the newly formed Vijayanagara Empire. The Vijayanagara reign brought new settlers from Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. In the 1550s, the military governors (Nayaks) of the Vijaynagara Empire took control of Madurai, with Coimbatore belonging to their territory. After the downfall of Vijayanagara Empire, 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 Palayakkarars, who were military governors of their respective regions. By the 1700s, frequent fighting between Madurai and Mysore forces in the Coimbatore region resulted in the regio being ruled by Mysore. At this time Coimbatore was still a village of around 3000 people. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 582 pixelsFull resolution (1044 × 760 pixel, file size: 153 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 582 pixelsFull resolution (1044 × 760 pixel, file size: 153 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... The Hoysala Empire ruled part of southern India from 1000 to 1346. ... , Karnataka (Kannada: , IPA:  ) is a state in the southern part of India. ... For broader historical context, see 1290s and 13th century. ... This 14th-century statue from south India depicts the gods Shiva (on the left) and Uma (on the right). ... The Delhi Sultanate (دلی سلطنت), or Sulthanath-e-Hind (سلطنتِ ہند) / Sulthanath-e-Dilli (سلطنتِ دلی) refers to the various Muslim dynasties that ruled in India from 1210 to 1526. ... The Vijayanagara empire was based in the Deccan, in peninsular and southern India, from 1336 onwards. ... Andhra redirects here. ... Events and Trends Categories: 1550s ... For other uses of Nayak, see Nayak (disambiguation) A Nayak (also Nayaka, Nayaker or Naicker) is the title of a government official, equivalent to a provincial governor or viceroy, in the Telugu kingdoms of southern India, including the Kakatiya kingdom of Warangal (11th-14th centuries) and the Vijayanagara kingdom (14th... The Madurai Nayaks were the rulers of the city and region of Madurai, in India, from 1559 until 1736. ... Thanjavur, also known as Tanjore, is a city in Tamil Nadu, in southeastern India. ... Gingee is a town situated in the South Arcot district, in Tamil Nadu state, India. ... For other places with the same name, see Chandragiri (disambiguation). ... A poligar or polygar is the title of a class of officials or chiefs who governed portions of southern India from the 16th to the 18th centuries. ... Events and trends The Bonneville Slide blocks the Columbia River near the site of present-day Cascade Locks, Oregon with a land bridge 200 feet (60 m) high. ...

In the 1760s, the Mysore throne was usurped in a coup by General Hyder Ali. Ali was hostile to the British, who were gaining a foothold in the area with the help of Arcot Nawab. A series of wars between the British and the Mysore forces continued till Tipu Sultan's death in 1799, when the Mysore throne was handed over to the earlier Mysore rulers. At that time the British annexed the Coimbatore region into the Madras Presidency. When Hyder Ali acquired Coimbatore, the population was around 3000. The village dwindled to 1500 by Tipu's death. Events and Trends King George III ascends the British throne in 1760. ... Hyder Ali or Haidar Ali (c. ... Nawabs of the Carnatic (also referred to as the Nawabs of Arcot), ruled the Carnatic region of South India between c. ... Portrait of Tippu Sultan, 1792 Tippu (Tips) Sultan (full name Sultan Fateh Ali Tippu), also known as the Tiger of Mysore (November 20, 1750, Devanahalli – May 4, 1799, Srirangapattana), was the first son of Haidar Ali by his second wife, Fatima or Fakhr-un-nissa. ... 1799 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Madras Presidency, also known as Madras Province and known officially as Presidency of Fort St. ...

Coimbatore played a prominent role in the Second Poligar War against the British in 1801,when the first attack was done against the British Columns stationed in Coimbatore by the Poligars of Salem, Coimbatore and Dindigul region along with some Malabar and Mysore rebels. Polygar War refers to the difficult and protracted jungle campaigns against the Polygars of Madurai and Tirunelveli, extreme south of India, which was fought by British colonial forces from March 1801 to May 1802. ... A poligar or polygar is the title of a class of officials or chiefs who governed portions of southern India from the 16th to the 18th centuries. ...

In 1804 Coimbatore was established as a capital for the newly formed Coimbatore district and in 1848, it was accorded the municipality status. Sir Robert Stanes, a British entrepreneur and philanthropist, became the first Chairman of the Coimbatore City Council and also founded the Stanes School in 1862,a major higher secondary school that stands till date as a jewel of the city. 1804 was a leap year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Year 1848 (MDCCCXLVIII) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian Calendar (or a leap year starting on Monday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... A municipality is an administrative entity composed of a clearly defined territory and its population and commonly referring to a city, town, or village, or a small grouping of them. ... →Sir Robert Stanes was the founder of United Nilgri Tea Estates (UNTE). ...

In 1981 Coimbatore became a corporation with annexure of the Singanallur municipality. Year 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Gregorian calendar). ...

Geography

Sunset at Ukadam, Coimbatore

Coimbatore is situated in the extreme west of Tamil Nadu, near the state of Kerala. It is surrounded by mountains on the west, with reserve forests and the (Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve) on the northern side. The eastern side of the district, including the city is predominantly dry. The entire western and northern part of the district borders the Western Ghats with the Nilgiri biosphere as well as the Anaimalai and Munnar ranges. A western pass to Kerala, popularly referred to as the Palghat Gap provides its boundary. Image File history File linksMetadata Sunset_at_ukadam_Coimbatore. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Sunset_at_ukadam_Coimbatore. ... , Kerala ( ; Malayalam: കേരളം; ) is a state on the Malabar Coast of southwestern India. ... Bee Lick Creek, of the Jefferson Memorial Forest. ... The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve is an International Biosphere Reserve located in the Western Ghats and Nilgiri Hills ranges of southern India. ... The Agasthiyamalai range of the Western Ghats The Western Ghats are a mountain range in India. ... Anaimalai is a panchayat town in Coimbatore district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. ... , Munnar (Malayalam: , Tamil: ) is a town located in Kerala state in the southern Western Ghats in South India. ... The Palakkad Gap is a low pass through the Western Ghats ranges of southern India, linking Palakkad District of Kerala state with Coimbatore District of Tamil Nadu. ...

Because of its close proximity to the Western Ghats, the district is rich in fauna. Fauna is a collective term for animal life of any particular region or time. ...

Coimbatore is situated on the banks of river Noyyal. Many lakes and ponds were constructed near the river during ancient periods. The Coimbatore city alone has Nine lakes (wetlands). In most of the urban ecosystems, these wetlands are the major life supporting component. They support high concentrations of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrate species. The Coimbatore Urban wetlands harbours more than 125 species of Resident and migratory birds, August - October being the peak season. Spot-billed Pelican, Painted Stork, Open Billed Stork, Ibis,Spot-billed Duck, Teal, Black Winged Stilt are some of the migratory birds that visit Coimbatore wetlands regularly. [43]

Apart from the species common to the plains, wild elephants, wild boars leopards, tigers, bison, various species of deer, Nilgiri Tahr, sloth bear and black-headed Oriole can also be found. The Anamalai Wildlife Sanctuary (88 km) in the Western Ghats at an altitude of 1,400 meters covers an area of 958 km². Among the region’s livestock animals are Kangeyam breed bulls (cross-bred by Mandradiar family in 17th century to suit the terrain). This breed, which helped the region gain a foothold in the dairy industry, are found only in Coimbatore and neighbouring districts. More than 20% of the district is classified as forest, lying in the west and north. The forests here are abundant in commercially significant trees such as teak, sandalwood, rosewood and bamboo. The Nilgiris slope viz. the Mettupalayam range is rich in sandalwood trees and bamboo. They vary from rich tropical evergreen forests of Punachi range to jungles of shrubs in southern ranges. Genera and Species Loxodonta Loxodonta cyclotis Loxodonta africana Elephas Elephas maximus Elephas antiquus † Elephas beyeri † Elephas celebensis † Elephas cypriotes † Elephas ekorensis † Elephas falconeri † Elephas iolensis † Elephas planifrons † Elephas platycephalus † Elephas recki † Stegodon † Mammuthus † Elephantidae (the elephants) is a family of pachyderm, and the only remaining family in the order Proboscidea... Binomial name Sus scrofa Linnaeus, 1758 The Wild Boar (Sus scrofa) is the wild ancestor of the domesticated pig. ... This article is about the animal. ... For other uses, see Tiger (disambiguation). ... Binomial name Nilgiritragus hylocrius (Ogilby, 1838) The Nilgiri Tahr (Nilgiritragus hylocrius) ungulate native to the Nilgiri Hills and the southern portion of the Western Ghats range in Tamil Nadu and Kerala states of southernmost India. ... Binomial name Melursus ursinus (Shaw, 1791) The Sloth Bear (Melursus ursinus) is a nocturnal bear, inhabiting the lowland forests of India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. ... Binomial name Oriolus larvatus (Lichtenstein, 1823) The Black-headed Oriole(Oriolus larvatus) is an african passerine. ... Annamalai (Anamalai or Anamalah) Mountains are a mountain range and wildlife sanctuary in the Western Ghats range of southern India, straddling the border between Kerala and Tamil Nadu states. ... , Kangeyam is a panchayat town in Erode district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. ... Species Tectona grandis Tectona hamiltoniana Tectona philippinensis Teak (Tectona), is a genus of tropical hardwood trees in the family Verbenaceae, native to the south and southeast of Asia, and is commonly found as a component of monsoon forest vegetation. ... The branches of a young sandalwood tree found in Hawaii Sandalwood is the fragrant wood of trees in the genus Santalum. ... Rosewood refers to a number of richly hued timbers, brownish with darker veining. ... For other uses, see Bamboo (disambiguation). ... Map of The Nilgiris district The Nilgiris or Blue Mountains are a range of mountains and a district in the south-Indian states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. ... Mettupalayam is a city and a municipality in Coimbatore district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. ... Evergreen forest are the forest with trees that retain green foliage all year round. ...

Apart from the high altitude regions of Western ghats, most of the forest area has come under Lantana invasion. The locals refer to it as Siriki chedi. For other uses, see Lantana (disambiguation). ...

Climate

Terraced fields near Coimbatore

Coimbatore is a very pleasant,salubrious climate city situated in the western parts of the state of Tamil Nadu. Coimbatore is situated at an elevation of about 398 meters. The temperature in this part of India is quite pleasant throughout the year. The temperature during both summers and winters varies anywhere between 37 'C to 25 'C. The best time to visit Coimbatore is between the months of July to February, Highest temperature is 41°C and lowest is 12°C.^[3] Image File history File linksMetadata No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File linksMetadata No higher resolution available. ...

Due to the presence of the mountain pass, major parts of the district benefit from the south-west monsoon in the months from June to August. After a warm, humid September, the regular monsoon starts from October lasting till early November. These monsoons are brought about by the retreating North-eastern monsoon. Annual rainfall is 61cm^[4] A semi-arid wasteland near Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. ... A semi-arid wasteland near Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. ...

Although this rainfall is not enough to sustain the needs of the city for the entire year, small rivers like the Siruvani and Atthikadavu fulfill the city's water needs. The Siruvani river is well known for having water of the purist taste. This is because of large numbers of Amla trees present in the mountains where the Siruvani river originates; this making the Siruvani river one of the greatest assets of Coimbatore. Binomial name Phyllanthus emblica Gaertn. ...

Coimbatore is generally a dry district apart from the Noyyal River basin and occasional over-flowing streams from the Western Ghats, which terminate in the city's large tanks. The soil is predominantly black, which is suitable for cotton cultivation, but it also has some red loamy soil. Coimbatore falls under the Class III/IV Seismic Zone, having experienced a 6.0 Richter scale earthquake in 1900.^[5] The Salim Ali Center for Ornithology and Natural History is located at Anaikatty in Coimbatore district. The Noyyal River rises from the Vellingiri hills in the Western Ghats in TamilNadu, southeastern India and drains into the Kaveri River. ... The Indian subcontinent has had a history of devastating earthquakes. ... The Richter magnitude scale, or more correctly local magnitude ML scale, assigns a single number to quantify the amount of seismic energy released by an earthquake. ... This article is about the natural seismic phenomenon. ... Salim Ali may refer to: Salim Ali, (1896-1987) Indian ornithologist Salim Ali, an alias of Khalid Shaikh Mohammed, reported military head of Al Qaeda This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ...

Demographics

As of the 2001 census,^[6] Coimbatore had a population of 1.1 million within city limits and another estimated 0.75 million under urban cover. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Coimbatore has an average literacy rate of 78%, higher than the national average of 59.5%. Male literacy is 81% and female literacy is 74% with 11% of the population under 6 years of age. Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ...

The city's population is predominantly Hindu, along with a sizable Muslim and Christian populations. Sikhs and Jains are also present in smaller numbers. The city has large number of Gounder community people .The city also has a large number of Malayalees / Keralites, Telugus, (Kamma Naidus and few Telugu Chettiars), Palghat Brahmins, Kannadiga’s (Gowda’s and Chettiars) who migrated and settled in and around Coimbatore during 16th century. There is also a large population of Gujarathis and Marwaris settled more than 100 years ago. Also people from Konkan coast of Konkani and Tulu origins have settled in the city. Tamil is the most widely spoken language of Coimbatore. The dialect of the Tamil language spoken here is referred to as "Kongu Tamil", often addressing younger person and strangers with respect, irrespective of class. Coimbatore's inhabitants have a satirical sense of humor, known in Tamil Nadu as "Coimbatore Kusumbu." This article discusses the adherents of Hinduism. ... There is also a collection of Hadith called Sahih Muslim A Muslim (Arabic: مسلم, Persian: Mosalman or Mosalmon Urdu: مسلمان, Turkish: Müslüman, Albanian: Mysliman, Bosnian: Musliman) is an adherent of the religion of Islam. ... For other uses, see Christian (disambiguation). ... A Sikh man wearing a turban The adherents of Sikhism are called Sikhs. ... The hand with a wheel on the palm symbolizes the Jain Vow of Ahinsa, meaning non-injury and nonviolence. ... Telugu may refer to: Telugu language Telugu literature Telugu people Telugu script Telugu films Look up Telugu in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... The Chettiars also Chetty, Chetti, Setty, Chitty, Shetty and Shettigar is a title, commonly used by people of South Indian origin in India and abroad. ... Kannada - aptly described as sirigannada (known to few as Kanarese) is one of the oldest Dravidian languages and is spoken in its various dialects by roughly 45 million people. ... Gowda is usually the name given to the head of the family or family group in the state of Karnataka in India. ... The Chettiars also Chetty, Chetti, Setty, Chitty, Shetty and Shettigar is a title, commonly used by people of South Indian origin in India and abroad. ... This article is for the Indian state. ... It has been suggested that History of the Konkan be merged into this article or section. ... Tulu is one of the minor languages of India with under 2,000,000 speakers. ... Kongu Nadu is the north western region of the state of Tamil Nadu in Southern India. ...

Culture

A Hindu temple in Coimbatore

The city has a multi-cultural society, mostly of cosmopolitan nature. Its inhabitants are largely conservative and traditional, retaining their roots in their native villages. Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 450 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (600 × 800 pixel, file size: 88 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 450 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (600 × 800 pixel, file size: 88 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Multiculturalism or cultural pluralism is a policy, ideal, or reality that emphasizes the unique characteristics of different cultures in the world, especially as they relate to one another in immigrant receiving nations. ... Conservatism is a term used to describe political philosophies that favor tradition and gradual change, where tradition refers to religious, cultural, or nationally defined beliefs and customs. ...

There are numerous temples in the city including the Perur Temple, the Konniamman temple and the Dhyanalinga Yogic Temple. The Mariamman festivals, at the city’s numerous Amman temples, are a major event in summer. A replica temple of Tirupathi is located in Valparai and another near Mettupalayam. A famous ISKCONtemple is also located 9 km from the city. It is a famous temple dedicated for Lord Krishna.Marudamalai, a well known shrine to Murugan, is close to the city. Coimbatore has also been an abode for many siddhars or rishis, who were also experts in medicine, alchemy and astrology. The most prominent of them was Pambatti Siddhar who is said to have lived in Marudamalai. Many of his findings are recorded as poems. 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. Many locations in the city including Kottaimedu have Muslims and Hindus living together which is also considered very sensitive as these locations become the prime target of crime during communal riots as witnessed earlier in the city. The Dhyanalinga temple is a Yogic temple located 30 km from Coimbatore city, India established by a yogi named Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev. ... Mariamman This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... For other meanings, see Amman (disambiguation) and Ammann. ... Tirupathi is one of the most famous temple towns in India. ... Valparai is a panchayat town in Coimbatore district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. ... There are six PadaiVeedugal (Fort-Houses) for Lord Murugan. ... Murugan (also Murugan) (Tamil: ) is a popular Hindu deity amongst Tamil Hindus. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Siddha. ... A rishi (Sanskrit ऋषि: ) is a Hindu saint or sage and in its most strict canonical sense denotes a Vedic sage to whom Vedic hymns were originally revealed. // A Rishi is a person who can hold and transmit knowledge in the form of Light. ... Pambatti siddhar was the latest from the 18 siddhars who lived at various time periods in India and mainly southern India. ... Wikipedia does not yet have an article with this exact name. ... A Nayak (also Nayaka, Nayaker/Naicker (Tamil) or Nayadu/Naidu (Telegu) or Nair (Malayalam) Nayake/Naike (Sinhala) or Naik (Marathi) ) is the title of a government official, equivalent to a provincial governor or viceroy, in the Telugu kingdoms of southern India, including the Kakatiya kingdom of Warangal (11th-14th centuries... Pope Pius XI blesses Bishop Stephen Alencastre as fifth Apostolic Vicar of the Hawaiian Islands in a Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace window. ... Map of Pondicherry Region, Union Territory of Pondicherry, India Pondicherry (Tamil:புதுவை,Hindi: पॉण्डिचेरी) is a Union Territory of India. ... Religions Sikhism Scriptures Guru Granth Sahib Languages English, Punjabi] A Sikh (English: or ; Punjabi: , , IPA: ) is an adherent to Sikhism. ... A Gurdwara is the Sikh place of worship. ... JAIN is an activity within the Java Community Process, developing APIs for the creation of telephony (voice and data) services. ...

Coimbatore cuisine is predominantly south Indian with rice as its base. Coimbatore flavours are generally fairly mild, with variations to suit local palette. Most locals still retain their rural flavour, with many restaurants serving food over a banana leaf. There are large numbers of non-vegetarians. North Indian, Chinese and continental cuisines are also available. Mysorepa (a sweet made from lentil flour and ghee), idly, dosa, Halwa {a sweet made of different ingredients like milk,wheat, rice ) and vada-sambar and Biryani are popular among the locals. The recent influx of coffee shops and pizza shops has increased and serving as hangout locations for the youth. South India is a geographic and linguistic-cultural region of India. ... For other uses, see Rice (disambiguation). ... This article, image, template or category belongs in one or more categories. ... Not to be confused with Native American cuisine. ... Breakfast is the first meal of the day, typically eaten in the morning. ... Mysore pak is a sweet dish of Karnataka, usually served as dessert. ... This article is about the species Lens culinaris. ... Ghee in a jar Ghee (Hindi घी, Urdu گھی, Punjabi ਘੋ, Kashmiri ग्याव/گیاو - from Sanskrit घृत sprinkled; also known in Arabic as سمن, samn, meaning ghee or fat) is a class of clarified butter that originates in the Indian subcontinent, and continues to be important in Indian cuisine as well as Egyptian cuisine. ... Traditional plain Idlis Idli is a food native to southern India, common in the states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Kerala. ... For the term as used in Ayurveda, see Dosha. ... Halva (modern English spelling), halava (Sanskrit transliteration), halvah (Hebrew transliteration), halawi (Arabic transliteration), helva (Turkish transliteration) or halwa (alternate Hindi transliteration) is a confection made from semolina. ...

Administration

DB Road, RS Puram, Coimbatore

The city is a Municipal Corporation as well as the district Headquarters. The city has two Members of Legislative Assembly representing the Coimbatore east and west constituencies, but about 20% of the city's territory is represented by the Nilgiri constituency which runs into the northern part of the city. The city has a Mayor, Deputy Mayor and several councillors elected by people representing administrative wards, as well as a corporation Commissioner to administer the city headed by the District Collector. The District court is the highest court of appeal in Coimbatore. Despite being the largest revenue earning districts, insufficient state government funds have resulted in the city's basic infrastructure being underdeveloped. Image File history File linksMetadata Street_in_coimbatore_in_tamil_nadu. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Street_in_coimbatore_in_tamil_nadu. ... Nilgiri, which literally means Blue Mountain in various Indo-Aryan languages, can refer to: Nilgiris (mountains), a range of mountains panning across the states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala in Southern India Nilgiri, a mountain located in Balasore District of the state of Orissa in East India Nilgiris (mountains in... The District Collector is a Central Indian Government appointee who is in charge of the governance of a district in a state. ...

Indira Gandhi's assassination in 1984 was followed by large scale arson and looting. During the 1980s crime increased, possibly due to an abundance of liquor shops. Hindu – Muslim riots were frequent in the late 80’s, reaching their peak in the 90’s when a massive riot occurred in the Townhall and west Coimbatore area. Recently, the crime rate has improved, possibly as a result of increased police vigilance after the 1998 bomb blasts.^[7] Unlike other major cities, shops and public transportation do not function after 11pm. Drunken driving and parking punishments are strictly enforced^{[citation needed]}. A young Indira Nehru and Mahatma Gandhi, during one of the latters fasts Indira Priyadarshini Gandhi (Hindi: ) (19 November 1917 - October 31, 1984) She was the Prime Minister of India for three consecutive terms from 1966 to 1977 and for a fourth term from 1980 until her assassination in... 1984 Anti-Sikh riots took place in India after the assassination of Indira Gandhi on October 31, 1984. ... The 1980s refers to the years from 1980 to 1989. ... The 1998 Coimbatore bombings occurred on Saturday, February 14 1998, in the city of Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. ... It has been suggested that Drunk driving (United States) be merged into this article or section. ...

Infrastructure

Main thoroughfare in Coimbatore

The city has six major arterial roads and three National Highways, The Network of National Highways in India National Highways in India is the class of roads maintained by the Central Government and is the main long-distance roadways. ...

• NH-47 (Kanyakumari–Salem),
• NH-67 (Mysore–Nagappattinam) and
• NH-209 (Bangalore–Dindigul)

passing through the city. The city has an airport (Coimbatore Airport) at Peelamedu (11 km from the city) and an air-force base at Sulur (15 km). Broad gauge trains connect Coimbatore to all parts of India, with a meter gauge line connecting the city to Dindigul. A new bypass highway completed in 1998 has helped reduce truck traffic in the city. However, the city's roads are still underdeveloped. This has resulted in the construction of large apartment complexes in areas meant for lower population densities. For other uses, see Kanyakumari (disambiguation). ... , Salem   (Tamil: சேலம்) is a city and a municipal corporation in Salem district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. ... Nagapattinam is a city, taluk, and District on the coast of Tamil Nadu, India. ... , For other uses, see Bangalore (disambiguation). ... , Dindigul (Tamil: திண்டுக்கல்) is a city and municipality in the Tamil Nadu state of southern India. ... Coimbatore International Airport(IATA:CJB,ICAO:VOCB) is an international airport in Coimbatore located in Peelamedu. ... For the mountain in Iceland, see Súlur. ... For other uses, see Gauge. ... Indian Railways (Hindi भारतीय रेल), abbreviated as IR, is a Department of the Government of India, under the Ministry of Railways, and is tasked with operating the rail network in India. ... Narrow-gauge railways are railroads (railways) with track spaced at less than the standard gauge of 4 ft 8½ in (1. ... Bypass routes are a type of bannered highway usually used when the main route of the highway goes through a town and an alternate route of the same highway goes around the highway. ... Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ...

The city has a very high vehicle-to-population ratio. Town buses started operation in 1921. Town bus services serve most parts of the city, as well as other towns and villages in the district. Buses also connect the district to all towns in Tamil Nadu, North and central Kerala, South Karnataka and Tirupathi (Andhra Pradesh). The number of mofussil routes operated by Coimbatore division is 119 with 500 buses.^[8] The number of town buses in the city is around 800 in 228 different routes.^[9] The city is also served by auto rickhaws. However, rickshaw drivers have had a reputation for fleecing passengers, resulting in competition from call taxis. Trains first began serving Coimbatore in 1872, upon construction of the Podanur(Coimbatore South)-Madras line connecting Kerala and the west coast with the rest of India. It is second highest revenue yielding station in Southern railways. Year 1921 (MCMXXI) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar). ... Passengers and drivers meet at this auto rickshaw stand in Chennai. ... Alternative meaning: taxicab geometry. ... Madras refers to: the Indian city of Chennai, formerly known as Madras, the former Indian state, now known as Tamil Nadu (Plural of Madra): Ancient people of Iranian affinites, who lived in northwest Panjab in the Uttarapatha division of ancient India. ...

International flights from the airport include a direct flight to Colombo by Srilankan airlines, to Sharjah by Air Arabia and to Singapore by Silk airways. The runway requires expansion to handle larger planes. The Second Extension phase is under construction. Coimbatore Airport is currently serviced by Map of Colombo with its administrative districts Coordinates: , District Colombo District Government  - Mayor Uvaiz Mohammad Imitiyaz (Sri Lanka Freedom Party) Area  - City 37. ... The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka (ශ්රී ලංකා in Sinhala / இலங்கை in Tamil) (known as Ceylon before 1972) is a tropical island nation off the southeast coast of the Indian subcontinent. ... Sharjah Central Souq - Shopping Mall The flag of Sharjah The Emirate of Sharjah (Arabic: الشارقة ash-shaariqah) is a small Country that extends along approximately 16 kilometres of the United Arab Emiratess Persian Gulf coastline and for more than 80 kilometres into the interior. ... Air Arabia is a low-cost airline based in Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates. ... Coimbatore International Airport(IATA:CJB,ICAO:VOCB) is an international airport in Coimbatore located in Peelamedu. ...

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Economy

The city's primary industries are engineering and textiles. The district also houses the country's largest amount of hosiery and poultry industries. Most of the industries are run by entrepreneurs, often indigenous with family based or community financing. The city's industrial growth started in 1920’s and accelerated after independence, without any government assistance or the entry of external industrial houses. The city serves as the homeground for most of the well known industrialists from Tamil Nadu. Of late, information technology companies have started opening offshore development centres in the city. Engineering is the discipline of acquiring and applying knowledge of design, analysis, and/or construction of works for practical purposes. ... For other uses, see Textile (disambiguation). ... Hosiery describes undergarments worn directly on the feet and legs. ... Ducks amongst other poultry The Poultry-dealer, after Cesare Vecellio Poultry is the category of domesticated birds kept for meat, eggs, and feathers. ... Entrepreneurs created by Thomas Clarke in 2001. ...

Early industrial developments

Sir Robert Stanes

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In 1888, Sir Robert Stanes founded the Coimbatore Spinning and Weaving Mills (also known as Stanes Mills) in the northern edge of the town after starting a coffee curing factory in Trichy road thus kick starting the industrial journy of Coimbatore. The Stanes textile mill he started is the forerunner to the huge textile industry of world repute which Coimbatore has today. Sir Robert Stanes would later assist several others in setting up their ventures.^[10]He was to be awarded the Kaiser-I-Hind gold medal for services to Coimbatore and to education and was subsequently knighthed in 1920 for his high sense of honour. Two more mills (Kalleeswara and Somasundra mills) were established in 1910. Lakshmi Mills Company commenced their operations in 1911 in Papanaickenpalayam. By the 1930s, several textile mills had been established around Coimbatore due to the cheap power offered by the Pykara power station. Sir Robert Stanes was instrumental in starting textile industries in Coimbatore. ... A hand-turned spinning wheel in action Cones of yarn for industrial use Z-twist and S-twist yarns Spinning is the process of creating yarn (or thread, rope, cable) from various raw fiber materials. ... Tweed loom, Harris, 2004 Woven sheet Weaving is an ancient textile art and craft that involves placing two sets of threads or yarn called the warp and weft of the loom and turning them into cloth. ... Lakshmi Mills Company is a major textile yarn and cloth manufacturer in Coimbatore,India. ...

In 1900, Swamikannu Vincent, a railway engineer, built the first cinema in South India, the "Variety Hall" (now Delite Theatres). His son Paul Vincent introduced talking motion pictures in South India. In 1922, Narayanaswamy Naidu started a workshop to repair cane crushers and cotton ginning machines. Two years later, he established the Dhandayuthapani Foundry.^[11] Around the same time, G.D.Naidu started his unique bus service. He is also credited for manufacturing the first electric motor in India. In 1931, Pollachi Nachimuthu Gounder stated his transport business which grew into a multi-crore industrial and trading house. In the 1940s, a Sheffield University graduate, S. Balasundaram Naidu from Avarampalayam in Coimbatore, started his company Textool to manufacture textile machines of his design.In 1965 another Textile family of VLB group set up Mopeds India Ltd after a technical collobaration with Motobécane of France to manufacture their legendary Motobécane Mobylette 50cc moped under the name Suvega,but only the cetral office was in Coimbatore while the plant was set up in Tirupathi. To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... , Pollachi (Tamil: பொள்ளாச்சி) is a town and a municipality in the Coimbatore district of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. ... A crore is a unit in the Indian numbering system, still widely used in Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan. ... University of Sheffield Rerum Cognoscere Causas (To discover the causes of things) Shield image © University of Sheffield The University of Sheffield is a university located in Sheffield, England. ... A Motobécane head badge. ... A Motobécane head badge. ... Mopeds are a class of low-powered motorized vehicles, generally two-wheeled. ... Tirupathi is one of the most famous temple towns in India. ...

The manufacture of Wet grinders, considered to be India’s only product and engineering invention, later spun-off into several variants. LMW and Pricol would commence operations later growing into a multi-crore group. This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Lakshmi Machine Works. ...

Coimbatore was also a major movie hub in 1930's and 1940's with two fully equipped studios, Central Studios and Pakshiraja Studios.Many laterday Tamil Movie stars started or spent their early career in these studios. Central Studios was a motion picture movie studio in CoimbatoreTamil Nadu, India, started by B.R.Naidu and other prominent industrialists like Swamikannu Vincent of Coimbatore in 1935 to make Tamil and other South Indian lauguage movies. ...

Industries today

A wind farm near Coimbatore

Coimbatore is the highest revenue earning district in Tamil Nadu. Coimbatore is called the Manchester of South India due to its extensive textile industry, fed by the surrounding cotton fields.It is also called as the pump city of INDIA.The City houses large number of small scale engineering companies.The motor and pump industry supplies two thirds of India’s requirements, while its wet-grinder industry has a near monopoly.However,agriculture is still the major occupation in the district as in any other part of the Country. General trade attracts people from all over the state including the neighbouring Kerala.The neighbouring town of Tirupur is home to Asia’s largest garment manufacturing companies, exporting hosiery clothes worth more than Rs. 50,000 million. Coimbatore is also emerging as an IT and BPO city. Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1280 × 960 pixel, file size: 486 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1280 × 960 pixel, file size: 486 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... This article is about the City of Manchester in England. ... The Textile industry (also known in the United Kingdom and Australia as the Rag Trade) is a term used for industries primarily concerned with the design or manufacture of clothing as well as the distribution and use of textiles . ... For other uses, see Cotton (disambiguation). ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... “INR” redirects here. ... Information and communication technology spending in 2005 Information technology (IT), as defined by the Information Technology Association of America (ITAA), is the study, design, development, implementation, support or management of computer-based information systems, particularly software applications and computer hardware. ... BPO is an acronym that can refer to: business process outsourcing, the increasing trend of relocating entire business functions to either self-owned or third-party service providers, typically in low-cost locations. ...

Textool offered a prototype of Sten Guns to the Indian Government after independence. They developed the first in-house designed car in the 1960s, which never saw the light of day due to the license raj. They made several prototypes until the 1990s. They successfully manufactured India's first indigenously developed diesel engines in 1972 for cars and their own CNC lathes in 1982. Today their spin-off company, Jayem Automotives, offers R & D services to Mahindra, Tata Motors and Hindustan Motors. This article is about the submachine gun. ... License raj refers to Indias planned economy where all aspects of the economy are controlled by the state and licenses were given to a select few. ... For other uses, see CNC (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Lathe (disambiguation). ... 1970s domestic market FC-160 Mahindra & Mahindra Limited (M&M) is a major automaker in India. ... Tata Motors Limited, formerly known as TELCO (TATA Engineering and Locomotive Company), is Indias largest passenger automobile and commercial vehicle manufacturing company. ... Hindustan Motors is the automobile manufacturer of India. ...

Maruti Udyog and Tata Motors source up to 30% of their automotive components from Coimbatore. The city also houses numerous jewellers engaged in jewellery exports. L&T has opened a 400 acre plant on Eachanari bypass road.^[12] Wind Energy major Suzlon has planned to setup a foundry & machine shop in Coimbatore which could be the largest corporate facility of its kind so far in the southern city of Tamil Nadu.^[13] Along with it Hansen Transmission, a Belgian Company which manufactures gearboxes for windmill is setting up a plant here with a investment of Rs 940 cr.^[14] Maruti Udyog Limited is a publicly listed Automaker in India. ...

Some of the major industries are Lakshmi Machine Works(LMW), Premier Instruments & Control Limited(PRICOL), ELGI Equipments, LGB, Roots Industries, Pump industries like CRI Pumps, Deccan Pumps, Texmo Industries,contribute a lot to the city.other industries LMW ,PSG, Sakthi group contribute a lot, and the now closed South India Viscose are one of the major employers in the city.

Coimbatore also has a 160,000 square feet trade fair ground, built in 1999. It was named COINTEC due to its hosting of INTEC (Small Industries Exhibition)[1]. The Trade Fair complex, one of the country's largest,was built in six months, and is owned by CODISSIA (Coimbatore District Small Industries Association)[2]. It is also the country's largest pillar-free hall,according to the Limca Book of Records.^[15]

The IT industry in Coimbatore is nascent, with Cognizant,Robert Bosch,^[16]

Environmental issues

Air Pollution

Coimbatore's air quality is worsening, thanks to the city's heavy industrialisation. In 1990’s the State Government and pollution control board took major steps to re-locate the steel foundries out of the city. The foundries were established in 50's and 60’s when there were no residential areas nearby, but expansion had to give way. The textile mills are all equipped with air treatment towers. The results of such an exercise is yet to be realized. Air pollution Pollution is the introduction of pollutants (whether chemical substances, or energy such as noise, heat, or light) into the environment to such a point that its effects become harmful to human health, other living organisms, or the environment. ...

Waste management

The city has no proper underground drainage or sewage system. Garbage is collected by the Corporation (sometimes systems developed by the locals). The city's hospitals have no proper bio-waste management scheme. Drainage is pumped into the remaining tanks through streams. During the 80’s, corporation planned on closing the tanks due to encroachment by filling with waste. But as a result of outcries from associations, the tanks are being renovated by the city's environmental groups with their own fund-raising. From mid 90’s, corporation authorities are keeping public encroachments under check.

The Bio-Medical waste dumped in Podanur Vellalur road has sparked lot of angry demonstrations by the locals in Vellalur village,but the local government is yet to solve this issue.

Tanks Revival

Siruthuli,^[17] an environmental organisation initiated by the city's industrial houses, has embarked in de-silting of tanks and cleaning of the Noyyal river. Citizen Voice Club is one of the most active clubs in raising civic issues. Siruthuli is a NGO based in Coimbatore which works to rejuvenate the water sources in the city of Coimbatore. ... For other uses, see Silt (disambiguation). ...

Education

Main article: Schools in Coimbatore

PSG College of Technology, Peelamedu

Educational institutions played a major role in the city's development. The year 1867 saw the first group of students appearing for the SSLC Examinations. The city today has more than a dozen engineering colleges, two medical colleges, an air-force administrative college, a forest college, more than 75 arts and science colleges and 3 universities, churning out about 35,000 graduates every year. The earliest educational institutions were CSI Higher Secondary School (1831), St. Michaels School (1860), Stanes High School (1862),St.Francis Anglo Indian Girls High School(1880), Sarvajana High School (1910) in Peelamedu, Suburban Higher Secondary School (1917), Mani higher secondary school (1954), Carmel Garden Matriculation Higher Secondary School (1964) and Lisieux Matriculation Higher Secondary School (1972). Image File history File links PSG.JPG Summary Partho Sen-Gupta, Film Director Licensing File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links PSG.JPG Summary Partho Sen-Gupta, Film Director Licensing File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Front view of PSG Industrial Institute PSG College of Technology, also called PSG Tech, is an ISO 9001:2000 certified institute located in Coimbatore in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. ... Tamil Nadu Board of Secondary Education, established in 1910, is under the purview of the Department of Education, Governemnt of Tamil Nadu, India. ... Peelamedu is a part of the Coimbatore city. ...

The first college was the Government Arts College (1875-76). The first engineering college was started by PSG and Sons (1926) as a polytechnic and industrial training institute, later offering graduate programmes including textile engineering. G.D. Naidu started Hope College (named after Sir Arthur Hope, then Governor of Madras Presidency), offering technical education in civil, mechanical, electronics, electricals, and automobile engineering. Later it became the Government College of Technology, Coimbatore (aka... GCT). The Coimbatore Institute of Technology(1956) was started by MIT and Sloan alumni P.R. Ramakrishnan. Front view of PSG Industrial Institute PSG College of Technology, also called PSG Tech, is an ISO 9001:2000 certified institute located in Coimbatore in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. ... The term polytechnic, from the Greek πολύ polú meaning many and τεχνικός tekhnikós meaning arts, is commonly used in many countries to describe an institution that delivers vocational or technical education and training, other countries do not use the term and use alternative terminology. ... Industrial Training Institute ( ITIs) are training institute which provide training in techinical field in India. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... The Government College of Technology, Coimbatore (GCT)[1] is an autonomous state funded engineering college located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. ... The Coimbatore Institute of Technology (CIT) is one of the leading DOTE engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu located at Coimbatore, India. ... “MIT” redirects here. ... The MIT Sloan School of Management is one of the five schools of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. It is one of the worlds leading business schools, conducting research and teaching in finance, entrepreneurship, marketing, strategic management, economics, organizational behavior, operations management, supply chain...

Coimbatore Medical College (1966) started functioning on land granted by some industrial families. Later in 1987 PSG and Sons started PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research. Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (1971) has successfully developed several high yielding varieties of rice and millets. The University has seven constituent colleges spread over Tamil nadu. Government Law College (1978) started functioning in order to fulfill the long felt need for legal education in the district.Tamilnadu College of Engineering was established in 1984. For the records, Tamilnadu College of Engineering has the distinction of being the First Self-Financing Engineering College in Tamil Nadu. Karunya Institute of Technology ( Karunya University ) started in the year 1986 was the first autonomous self financing college it is now a Deemed University. There are very few or no other articles that link to this one. ... The Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) came into being on June 1, 1971. ... Pearl millet in the field Ripe head of proso millet The millets are a group of small-seeded species of cereal crops, widely grown around the world for food and fodder. ... | name = Tamilnadu College of Engineering | established = 1984 | type = College | principal = Dr.K.A.Palaniswamy </gallery> | city = Coimbatore | state = Tamil Nadu | country = India | website = http://tnce. ... Karunya University (formerly Karunya Institute of Technology & Sciences) is a fully residential pro-Christian private University located in Coimbatore, India. ...

Media and communication

The city has two major English dailies, The Hindu [3] and The New Indian Express [4]. Tamil language dailies include Dina Malar[5], Dina Thanthi[6], Dina Mani[7] and Dinakaran[8] with two other dailies Tamil Murasu[9] and Malar[www.maalaimalar.com] published in the evening. A short wave radio station is operated by All India Radio, with most programmes in Tamil, English and Hindi. Five FM radio stations operate from Coimbatore, Rainbow FM by All India Radio and Suryan FM[10] by the Sun Network.^[18] Radio Mirchi, Radio City, and Hello FM started their operations recently.^[19].^[20].^[21]. All these private radio stations air exclusively Tamil based programmes, including film music. The range of these stations cover Coimbatore, Erode and Ooty districts of Tamil Nadu; Palakkad and Wayanad districts of Kerala. For followers of Hinduism, see Hindu. ... The New Indian Express is a newspaper based in Chennai, India. ... Dina Malar or Daily Malar is daily Tamil newspaper in Chennai and Coimbatore, India. ... Dina Thanthi or Daily Thanti is daily Tamil newspaper in Chennai and Coimbatore, India. ... Dina Mani or Daily Mani is daily Tamil newspaper in Chennai and Coimbatore, India. ... Dinakaran is daily Tamil newspaper in Chennai and Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. ... Launched in 1935 by a man called K. Sarangapany, in singapore, Tamil Murasu is Singapores only Tamil language newspaper. ... For the electronica band, see All India Radio (band). ... FM radio is a broadcast technology invented by Edwin Howard Armstrong that uses frequency modulation to provide high-fidelity sound over broadcast radio. ... Radio Mirchi is a nationwide network of private FM radio stations in India. ... This page is about the music album, Radio City. ... Tamil ( ; IPA ) is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamils in India and Sri Lanka, with smaller communities of speakers in many other countries. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Ooty, short for Ootacamund (an anglicized name for Udhagamandalam), is a popular hill station in the state of Tamil Nadu in South India. ... Tamil Nadu (தமிழ் நாடு, Land of the Tamils) is a state at the southern tip of India. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... For the district with the same name, see Wayanad District. ...

Television relay started in 1985 from Delhi Doordarshan. In 1986, after inception of a repeater tower at Kodaikanal, telecast from Madras Doordarshan commenced. The people of Coimbatore witnessed the 1980 Olympics and 1983 Cricket World Cup on a giant screen in VOC Park when the city-based UMS developed a dish antenna for satellite signal reception. Television reception is through DTH or by Cable, while "Doordarshan" reception is still available using an external antenna. In 2005, Doordarshan opened its studio in Coimbatore.^[22] Doordarshan (sometimes DoorDarshan; ) is a Public broadcast Terrestrial television channel run by Prasar Bharati, a board nominated by the Government of India. ... , Kodaikanal (also known as Kodai) is a city and a Taluk division of Dindigul district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, South India. ... There were two Olympic Games in the year 1980: 1980 Summer Olympics 1980 Winter Olympics This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... The Cricket World Cup in 1983 (aka Prudential Cup, 1983) was the third edition of the tournament. ...

Coimbatore has good communication infrastructure, with all major service providers involved. It is the headquarters for the Tamil Nadu circle of cellular service providers, with Aircel having its headquarters in Coimbatore. Services available are DOT landline, CDMA and GSM. Fiber optic cables were laid in 2001, improving internet access which had begun with the establishment of a dial-up connection in 1996. General Information Generically (as a multiplexing scheme), code division multiple access (CDMA) is any use of any form of spread spectrum by multiple transmitters to send to the same receiver on the same frequency channel at the same time without harmful interference. ... Global System for Mobile communications (GSM: originally from Groupe Spécial Mobile) is the most popular standard for mobile phones in the world. ... Fiber Optic strands An optical fiber in American English or fibre in British English is a transparent thin fiber for transmitting light. ...

Temples

The city has two major temples, Marudamalai and Perur. There are six PadaiVeedugal (Fort-Houses) for Lord Murugan. ... Perur is a panchayat town in Coimbatore district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. ...

Marudamalai

The word "Marudhachalapathy" or "Maruthamalai Andavar" means Master of Hills, abounding in Marudha trees. The name has also a legendary origin. A Siddha, overcome by excessive thirst and tiredness, sought shelter under the shade of a Marudha tree and prayed to the mercy of the Lord Muruga for a shower of water, which sprang at once as though by a miracle from beneath the tree. As water gushed out from the roots of the marudha tree, the Siddha leaped in joy, glorifying Muruga as the Lord of "Marudha" and "Jalam" (water) with the passage of time, "Marudhajalapathi" became "Marudhachalapathy". A Siddha in Sanskrit means One who is accomplished and refers to perfected masters who have transcended the Ahamkara (Ego or I-maker), have subdued their minds to be subservient to their Awareness, and have transformed their bodies composed of dense Rajo-tama Gunas into pure Satvic light. ...

According to epic, a saint prayed to God sitting under a marudha tree for helping him quench his thirst and tiredness. Soon he noticed water springing from beneath the tree. Overwhelmed, he pronounced 'Lord Muruga' as the Lord of Marudhajalapathi. In due course it became 'Marudamalai'. History has it that Pambatti Siddhar, was originally a snake charmer and was initiated into the world of philosophy by a Siddhar by name Sattai munivar. Pambatti Siddhar is said to have performed several miracles, and written extensively on herbal medicine. His songs are addressed to snakes.

Location of the temple: Sri Subramanyasami temple is located at Marudamalai, 13 km North - West of Coimbatore, Industrial city of Tamil Nadu, India. Tamil Nadu (தமிழ் நாடு, Land of the Tamils) is a state at the southern tip of India. ...

Perur

The Garba graha of this temple was built by Karikala Chola in the early Christian era. It is a Shiva shrine with a Swayambumoorthy. Karikala Chola was the greatest among the Chola kings of the Sangam age in South India. ... For other uses, see Shiva (disambiguation). ...

The Sthalapuranam states that when the calf of Kamadhenu was playing in the forest of arasu trees its legs got plunged into a hard object from which blood gushed out. It was then discovered that the object was nothing but a sacred Siva Lingam. This led a temple to be built here. It was built over the Moolasthanam and worshipped by the Saivaites.The place became a Vaipu Sthalam in Saivalore. Since it was sung by Saint Appar and by Saint Sundarar in their Devaram. The temple is located in Perur, 6 km from Coimbatore on the Siruvani main road.The Temple attracts a large concourse of people from throughout the land.

Health Care

The city has numerous hospitals. Apart from the Government hospital, several multi-facility hospitals function in the city. The district's health department is amongst the best in terms of implementing government-initiated health schemes. Also, several rare surgical procedures have taken place here. The polio eradication programme is heavily assisted by the city's Rotary Clubs, who also regularly donate ambulances for smaller hospitals. The city also has numerous homeopathic clinics run by NGOs. A child receives oral polio vaccine during a 2002 campaign to immunize children in India. ... Logo of Rotary International Rotary International is an organisation whose members comprise Rotary Clubs (service clubs) located all over the world. ... NGO is an abbreviation or code for: Non-governmental organization Nagoya Airport (IATA code) This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ...

Coimbatore: An emerging healthcare destination

Fast pace of industrialisation, spiraling population and the increase in the health awareness have led to the growth of the healthcare industry in Coimbatore. The city stands second to Chennai in the Tamilnadu for highly affordable and quality healthcare deliveries of international standards.

Coimbatore is also the preferred healthcare destination to the floating population from nearby towns and districts and also nearby districts of Kerala. The growth of the hospitals in the city can be attributed to the vision of the industrialists here to bridge the gap between growing health needs and the existing services. Many of the private hospitals in the city are promoted by industrialists as an extension of their business portfolio and their service to the society.

The first healthcare centre started in 1909, later became the Coimbatore Medical College Hospital (CMCH) during 1960s. Being the head quarter of the district government hospital, CMCH with a capacity of 1150 beds treats more than 20 lakh patients every year. The history of large private players coming to the healthcare scenario started with the commencing of the G Kuppusamy Naidu Memorial Hospital (GKNMH). It was started 50 years ago by the Kuppusamy Naidu Memorial Trust primarily as a speciality hospital for gynecology and pediatrics. Over years, it developed into a multi speciality hospital with 300 beds.

Notably, majority of the big private players in the city are registered as trust hospitals. The ushering in of the corporate multi speciality hospital a decade ago has intensified the competition among the private hospitals. This intense competition has necessitated advanced medical technology and better patient care. Few of the super speciality hospitals in the city have also slowly moved into specialities like cardiac care, cancer treatment and eye care. Amidst the super speciality and multi speciality hospitals also function wide range of speciality hospitals. To maintain and extend their patient base, few of the these hospitals have also added on other disciples that can be accommodated with the existing specialities. Patients who used to travel to other metros now have healthcare deliveries at their doorstep. Apart from providing healthcare services of international standards, hospitals in Coimbatore are also trendsetters. When hospitals in Mumbai and Bangalore are in the infant stages of establishing hospital networking, hospitals in Coimbatore have already taken a lead. KG Hospitals has tied-up with more than ten clinics in the nearby towns to provide expert medical consultancy. These clinics would refer to the partner hospital for tertiary care of its patients. A year back, KG Hospital also established a satellite diagnostic at Tirupur. According to Dr G Bakthavatsalam, chairman, K G Hospital, the satellite diagnostic centre is an extension of the hospital and its services. The satellite centre equipped with the state-of-the-art medical devices is helpful to the medical fraternity and the people of Tirupur to undertake preliminary investigations at ease. Similarly KMCH has also established a diagnostic centre, which it calls as a city centre to provide primary and secondary care. Hospitals here are also engaged in emergency networks, clinical trials and other new concepts that are explored by the hospitals elsewhere in the country to increase the patient base and satisfaction. Private hospitals in the city have also joined with NGOs in community service by establishing trauma care centers and emergency networks. The trauma care project implemented by the private hospitals in association with Rotary along the National Highway is one such. A group of private hospitals, government hospital and the communication department have also joined hands to set up an emergency medical service system in the city.

With a large array of multi speciality and speciality hospitals existing and rendering yeomen service, can the city absorb new comers? The demand and the supply is not in perfect sync and the gap has to be bridged by few more hospitals, say experts.

Coimbatore is all set to emerge as one of the important hub for medical tourism. Kovai Medical Center & Hospital(KMCH)[11], G Kuppusamy Naidu Memorial Hospital(GKNM), KG Hospital^[23], PSG Hospitals & Ramakrishna Hospital^[24] are major super speciality hospitals. There are other hospitals with specialisation areas. Ganga Hospital(Orthopaedics, Neuro-Surgery ^[25]), GEM Hospital(Laparoscopic procedures)^[26].Coimbatore Christian medical center for the poor and needy CCH^[27]

Sports and recreation

A typical raceday scene at Kari Motor Speedway

Motor sports plays a large part in the city, with Coimbatore often referred to as the "Motor sports Capital of India" and the "Backyard of Indian Motorsports".^[28] Some wealthy industrialists, such as S.Karivardhan, who had a penchant for tinkering with machines and cars, plunged into motor racing, later making Coimbatore the country's motor racing hub. The city has a Formula 3 Category circuit, as well as three Go-Kart circuits. National Champion races for Formula racing (Cars), Motorcycle racing, Go-Kart racing are held in Kari Motor Speedway.^[29] .Super_Speeds designs and constructs almost all Formula cars. Rallying is another major event with all teams based in Coimbatore. Rallies are conducted in closed roads around Coimbatore districts. Narain Karthikeyan is the city's most famous driver, being the first Indian to enter Formula 1 in 2005 with Team Jordan. Other famous motorsport personalities from Coimbatore are former Formula 3 driver J.Anand and seven time national rallying champions N. Leela Krishnan and V. R. Naren Kumar^{[citation needed]}. Image File history File linksMetadata No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File linksMetadata No higher resolution available. ... Kari Motor Speedway Kari Motor Speedway is a purpose built auto racingcircuit a. ... Auto racing (also known as automobile racing or autosport) is a sport involving racing automobiles. ... This article lacks information on the importance of the subject matter. ... Auto racing (also known as automobile racing or autosport) is a sport involving racing automobiles. ... Formula racing is a form of motorsport where the type of automobiles used is regulated by a formula. ... // Classic Road Racing Road Racing on (temporary closed) public roads Motorcycle sport is a broad field that encompasses all sporting aspects of motorcycling. ... A kart racer takes a turn on an indoor track Kart racing (as the word is so spelled by enthusiasts) or karting is a variant of open-wheeler motor sport with simple, small four-wheeled vehicles called karts, go-karts, or gearbox/shifter karts depending on the design. ... Kari Motor Speedway Kari Motor Speedway is a purpose built auto racingcircuit a. ... Petter Solberg driving on gravel at the 2006 Cyprus Rally, a World Rally Championship event. ... Kumar Ram Narain Karthikeyan (born January 14, 1977, Coimbatore, India) is a Formula One driver. ... Formula One, abbreviated to F1 and also known as Grand Prix racing, is the highest class of single-seat open-wheel auto racing. ... Formula Three is a class of auto racing. ... J.Anand was a popular and successful racing driver from Coimbatore,India during the 80s and 90s. ... V. R. Naren Kumar is a 5 time National Rally Champion(rallying) from Coimbatore,India. ...

The city is also known for its antique bikes, cars and jeeps. Many prominent industrialists own antique automobiles.

Nehru stadium, built originally for football, can also host athletic meets. Now Synthetic track is constructed and Korean grass in the center.^[30]Apart from the stadium, the city also has several sports clubs. The prominent tennis player Nirupama Vaidyanathan hails from Coimbatore.^[31]. The Coimbatore Golf Club^[32] is home to a major 18-hole golf course. The Coimbatore Cosmopolitan Club, which is more than 100 years old,^[33] was founded for Indian members only, in response to the English Coimbatore Club, which did not admit Indians until the 1950s. The Coimbatore Flying Club is located in the Coimbatore airport premises.^[34] Soccer redirects here. ... Nirupama Vaidyanathan, is an female international tennis player from Coimbatore, India. ... The Coimbatore Golf Club is a 18 hole golf course located in the village of Chettipalayam on the outskirts of Coimbatore city in the state of Tamil Nadu in India. ...

Though there are a lot of entertainment centres mushrooming in the city, visiting the cinema still remains the city's most popular recreational activity.^[35] India is a major regional center for cinema. ...

References

• Kovai @ Anywhere-Anytime!

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External links

• Catch Kovai on your Mobile
• Coimbatore District Administration
• Municipal Corporation
• Coimbatore Digest
• Coimbatore at the Open Directory Project

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Protected areas:	Biosphere Reserves: · Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve · Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve · Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve · National Parks: Guindy National Park · Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park · Indira Gandhi National Park · Mudumalai National Park · Mukurthi National Park · Palani Hills National Park Wildlife Sanctuaries: Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary · Vallanadu Wildlife Sanctuary · Bird Sanctuaries: Koothankulam Bird Sanctuary · Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary · Conservation reserves: Tiruvidaimarudur Conservation Reserve // Tamil Nadu, India Tamil Nadu State in South India covers an area of 130,058 km 2 (50,215 mi2). ... 1868 m high Agastya Malai mountain Thenmala Adventure Zone // The Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve (ABR) was Established in 2001 and includes 1701 km2 ABR straddles the border of Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram Districts in Kerala and Tirunelveli and Kanyakumari Districts in Tamil Nadu, South India at the southern end of the Western... The Gulf of Mannar is an arm of the Indian Ocean, lying between the southern tip of India and the west coast of Sri Lanka at a width of between 160 and 200 km (100 to 125 mi). ... The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve is an International Biosphere Reserve located in the Western Ghats and Nilgiri Hills ranges of southern India. ... // Tamil Nadu, India Tamil Nadu State in South India covers an area of 130,058 km 2 (50,215 mi2). ... The Guindy National Park, the smallest national park of India and one of the very few national parks situate inside a metro, is located in Chennai, South India. ... The Gulf of Mannar is an arm of the Indian Ocean, lying between the southern tip of India and the west coast of Sri Lanka at a width of between 160 and 200 km (100 to 125 mi). ... Indira Gandhi National Park is a wildlife sanctuary located in the Anaimalai Hills of Tamilnadu state, India. ... The Mudumalai sanctuary lies on the northern and north-western side of the Nilgiri (Blue Mountains), about 80 km north-west of Coimbatore in the extreme north-western corner of Tamil Nadu, on the interstate boundaries with Karnataka and Kerala states in southern India. ... A national park found in the state of Tamil Nadu in India. ... Palani Hills, Topographic overview, 1;250,000 The Palani Hills The Palani Hills National Park is a proposed National Park in Dindigul District, Tamil Nadu State South India. ... // Tamil Nadu, India Tamil Nadu State in South India covers an area of 130,058 km 2 (50,215 mi2). ... The Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary was declared to protect the Vulnerable Grizzled Giant Squirrel (Ratufa macroura). ... Black Buck Antelope Vallanadu Wildlife Sanctuary, a 16. ... // Tamil Nadu, India Tamil Nadu State in South India covers an area of 130,058 km 2 (50,215 mi2). ... This article is considered orphaned, since there are very few or no other articles that link to this one. ... Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary, a 481 km² Protected area near Pulicat, Thiruvallur District, Tamil Nadu, South India is the second largest brackish-water eco-system in India after Chilka lake in Orissa. ... // Tamil Nadu, India Tamil Nadu State in South India covers an area of 130,058 km 2 (50,215 mi2). ... Tiruvidaimarudur Conservation Reserve is a protected nesting area in the 2. ...