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Arulmigu Koniamman Temple, is a historic Hindu temple located on the northern bank of the Noyyal River of Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. It is dedicated to the goddess Koniamman, a form of Parvati. The temple is at the center of the city of Coimbatore in the core of the city, Town Hall, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
This is a timeline list of major events in the history of Coimbatore, a major city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Perur Patteswarar temple is one of the oldest temples in Coimbatore. Records indicate that the mandapam alone was built in the 6th century.
[14] [15] Stanes pioneered the industrialization of Coimbatore, establishing a number of textile mills. As per the 1871 census, the first in India, Coimbatore had a population of 35,310 and was the tenth largest town in the Madras Presidency. [14] Coimbatore was severely affected by the Great Famine of 1876–78 and the Famine of 1891-92.
Subramaniya Swamy Temple, Marudhamalai (also Maruthamalai or Marudamalai), or the Marudhamalai Murugan Temple, is a popular 12th-century hill temple situated in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. Built by Tamil kings during the Sangam period as indicated in the Purananuru , the temple is dedicated to Lord Murugan and is considered the Seventh House ...
Perur Pateeswarar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Perur, in western part of Coimbatore in state of Tamil Nadu in India. The temple was built by Karikala Chola in 2nd century CE. [citation needed] The temple is located on the bank of the Noyyal River and has been patronized by poets like Arunagirinathar and
The Kuzhanthai Velappar Temple (Kulandai Velayudha Swami Tirukkovil)[6] has three thousand years of history and was consecrated by Bhogar. The idol is made of Navaphasanam(Dasabashanam) . As per inscriptions in the temple which temple has built by king of Chera dynasty during 10/12 Century.There is a song-poem(Poombarai Velan) by Aruna giri ...
Arulmigu Munthi Vinayagar Temple, is a Hindu temple located in the neighbourhood of Puliakulam in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. It is dedicated to the god Munthi Vinayagar, a form of Ganesha . The temple holds the largest Vinayagar idol in the entire Asian Continent .
The city's population is predominantly Hindu, along with a small group of Muslim [12] population. Christians, Sikhs and Jains are also present in small numbers. [13] [14] [15] Coimbatore also has a large number of Telugus, [16] Kannadigas, Malayalis, [17] [18] [19] mainly from Palakkad and North Indians, [20] mainly Gujaratis, [21] who are engaged in trade and commerce.