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Semmedu
Semmedu is a small village at the foot of the Velliangiri hills (the kailash of South), 30 km from Coimbatore, in Tamil Nadu , India. It is under the administration of the Ikkarai Boluvampatty panchayat. Culture There are several temples, including Poondi, Velliangiri. A fairly level trek leads to the cave temple where there is a natural formation of Lingam (Lord Shiva). Kottaikadu Maaga Amman kovil, built by the Cholas and according to ancient records contained a fort built 500 years ago, of which no trace remains. The temple is part of Archaeological Survey of India The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is an Indian government agency that is responsible for archaeological research and the conservation and preservation of cultural historical monuments in the country. It was founded in 1861 by Alexande .... The idol of the temple depicts Sri Meenakshi Amman of Madurai and it is believed that both idols have were carved by the same sculptor. The Isha Yoga Meditati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coimbatore
Coimbatore, also spelt as Koyamputhur (), sometimes shortened as Kovai (), is one of the major metropolitan cities in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located on the banks of the Noyyal River and surrounded by the Western Ghats. Coimbatore is the second largest city in Tamil Nadu after Chennai in terms of population and the 16th largest urban agglomeration in India as per the census 2011. It is administered by the Coimbatore Municipal Corporation and is the administrative capital of Coimbatore District. In 1981 Coimbatore formed as third municipal corporation in Tamil Nadu after Chennai and Madurai. Podanur Junction is the oldest Railway station in Coimbatore City. The city is one of the largest exporters of Jewellery, Wet grinders, Poultry and Auto Components; the "Coimbatore Wet Grinder" and the "Kovai Cora Cotton" are recognised as Geographical Indications by the Government of India. Being a hub of textile industry in South India, the city is sometimes referred to as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
