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As a travelling tourist, Coimbatore has got lot of places to visit. Your travel plan can be as short as 1 day or upto 1 month. Coimbatore has a wonderful climate almost throughout the year, hotels are comfortable to stay and to have a good food. You can really have a lots of fun with family.
Maruthamalai Andavar Temple, Gass Forest Museum, G.D. Naidu Museum, Pateeswarar Temple at Perur, Echanari, Codissia Trade Fair Complex, Black Thunder, Kovai Kondattam, Mudhumalai Wildlife Santuary in Nilgiris, Topslip, Ooty, Conoor, Kothagiri, Dottabetta, Kodaikannal, Palani, Amaravathi Dam, Bhavanisagar Dam, Bannari Amman Temple, Singanallur Lake, Perks Pyramid, Dhyanalinga, Valparai, Monkey Falls, are some of the places you can plan to visit.
Perur Lord Shiva Temple
Perur Patteswar temple is one of seven Kongu Sivalyam, a temple of great sancity with architectural and sculptural blend of South India. The Patteswar temple is situated in the bank of holy river Noyyal. It is 7 Kms. from the west of Coimbatore. Patteswaran temple was built by Karikal Cholan, 1500 Years ago. The Cholas, The Hoyasalas and Vijayanagar emperors also made enornous contributions to the temple.
The main deity of this temple is Lord Shiva (Patteswarar) and his consort Pachainayagi. Other temples in this compound are Pattivinayaga temple, Arasambalavanar temple and Kailasam temple. To the south of this temple there is a Palm groove with two sacred trees Irava Panai (Deathless Palm) & Tamarind called Pirava Puli (The Unborn Tamarind).
The greatest attraction in this temple is the Golden Hall (Kanaka Sabai) Which has a gold plated statue of Nataraja blessing the two sages Gowmuni and Pattimuni.
Marudamalai
The temple of Lord Dhandayuthapani is located upon the hill - Marudhamalai. It is located 12 kms from Coimbatore. Maruthamalai has got its name from marutha trees which are found in large number. For conveyance up to the hill, vehicles owned by Devasthanam are available from the foothill. A convenient passage for the devotees to walk is also available to reach the temple. Frequent buses are available from the city. Bharathiar University is situated enroute to Maruthamalai
Eachanari Vinayagar Temple
Eachanari Vinayagar Temple is located at 10 kms from Coimbatore on the way to Pollachi. The deity's height is 6 feet and 3 feet and is one of the biggest in south India. This is one of the oldest temple in Coimbatore and dates back to 1500 A.D. The moolavar was actualy meant for Perur Patteswarar temple and since it got struck on its way from Madurai, Eachanari became a blessed place.
G.D Naidu Industrial Exhibition
The legend and technocrat, G.D. Naidu has done many inventions in the field of automobile, electronics, mechanical and agriculture. In his name an exhibition is established displaying his contributions. G.D Naidu Industrial Exhibition is located in Avinashi road is a worth visiting place.
Kasthuri Srinivasan Art Gallery and Textile Museum
Kasthuri Srinivasan Art Gallery and Textile Museum is a cultural center run by Kasthuri Srinivasan Trust, Coimbatore. The Art Gallery and Museum is located in Avinashi road is near to Coimbatore airport. The Art Gallery comprises of many traditional and modern original paintings, sculptures and objects of art. The Art gallery also has good reproductions of European, Asian and other overseas art. The Art Gallery also exhibits current artists creativity regularly.
The Textile Museum has a large historical collections of textile technology. Textile technology developments are well illustrated through drawings, charts and working models. Interesting are models of handlooms, different yarns and fabrics. The museum also houses historical costumes of India very well illustrated through drawings.
