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Puliakulam Vinayagar Temple

Mundhi Vinayagar Temple, dedicated to Lord Ganesha, is also called Arulmigu Mundhi Vinayagar Temple located in Puliakulam district of Coimbatore. The most important feature of the grand temple that makes is a major attraction in the city is the idol of Lord Ganesha which, at the height of 20 feet and width of 11 feet, is the largest idol of the deity carved in stone. Because of its size, the magnificent idol is also Asia's largest idol of Lord Ganesh. The temple is located on a bustling main road and provides for a quick escape from the chaos. The majestic aura of Lord Ganesha cannot be missed even from outside the temple. Devotees are drawn to the temple in large numbers to absorb the divine power of the lord. The temple priests perform all the important poojas on several occasions and request of the devotees. Lord Ganesha is often offered prayers before beginning any important venture in Hindus and performing poojas and offering flowers and coconuts before starting a work day is believed to be highly auspicious. The deity, also known as Vignaharta, is also associated with relieving suffering and pain. The idol of Lord Ganesha is an illustration of attentive work and mathematical calculation as well. The sculptors who created the idol are said to have gone through a meticulous search operation to choose the right stone and then carve and move the idol to the location of the temple. The dedication of the sculptors can be seen in the majestic aura of the idol. Read More

Ramar Temple, dedicated to Lord Ram, is the only temple where the idols of Lord Rama and Goddess Sita are seen facing each other depicting their love and admiration for each other. The atmosphere of the temple is extremely divine and peaceful - one is bound to feel their nerves soothe in no time. Devotees often claim to have been blessed by the deity and all their wishes have come true after offering prayers in this temple. The temple often sees newlyweds visit the shrine in hopes to live a happy and fulfilling married life. In fact, some even believe in organising the traditional meeting of the bride and the bridegroom for the first time in the Ramar Temple as they would be blessed by Rama and Sita before they take the next steps into their married life. Read More

Siruvani dam is situated some 37 kilometres to the west of Coimbatore city amidst the lush green Western Ghats. Siruvani dam is the chief source to supply water to Coimbatore city. The dam is intertwined by underways and aqueducts for harnessing the hydel energy for power generation and irrigation purposes from Aliyar, Parambikulam, Nirar, Sholiyar, Thunakadavu, Palar, Thekadi rivers.

Spread over an area of around 300 acres in Coimbatore, TNAU Botanical Garden boasts of some rare varieties of trees, shrubs and herbs. The garden is very well-maintained and vibrantly blooms with flowers including roses, marigold, carnations, chrysanthemums, lilies etc.

This revered hill temple is situated some 40 km away from the city Of Coimbatore. The temple has essentially been dedicated to lord Siva and sits on the Velliangiri Hill which has an imperial altitude of 6000 feet. The Velliangiri hill temple is contemplated to be the most conspicuous worship abode in and around Coimbatore and an immense number of tourist groups visit this hill temple to offer their prayers. Furthermore, the hill is known for its exorbitant natural resources. If you have the knowledge of herbal science, you will be able to find several varied essential rare herbs grown on the hill, which are used for medication. The Velliangiri Hill temple has the main deity as Lord Shiva, and people visiting this temple can indulge into the pleasing aura of the ambience and offer some heartfelt prayers. Read More

VOC Park and Zoo, also known as the V.O.Chidambaranar Park and is an Amusement Park and Zoological Garden mostly visited by locals of Coimbatore for recreational purposes. The park and zoo is a preferred picnic spot for families who get their kids to have a wonderful time and introduce them to the world of animals. The park has a play area for the kids, an aquarium and a Jurassic Park where not just children but even adults can have fun. It is a perfect place to get the imagination running to build stories. The zoo houses over 500 animals belonging to about 30 species including birds, mammals and reptiles. Read More

The Vydehi water falls is situated some 35 km away from the Coimbatore city. People who pay a visit to Coimbatore must make it a point to visit the Vydehi water falls, as it is one of the most familiar water fall and is highly known for its magnificence. The falls has pulled towards itself a large number of visitors because of its scenic attraction and beauty. People can avail a taxi or cab to pay a visit to the extravagant Vydehi water falls. This can be placed on top of the places-to-visit list when planning a vacation to Coimbatore. People can indulge into utmost pleasure of the scerenity of the place and can make their trip worth remembering by visiting these falls. Read More