Panneerselvam Park or P.S. Park is a commercial and business locality in the city of

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History

In the early 19th century, this locality has celebrated the presence of numerous trees and plantations like a Garden. It was called as Wells Park by the name of ''Wells'' the then Municipal Chairman of Erode Municipal Council. In 1940, it has been renamed as Panneerselvam Park by

Periyar E. V. Ramasamy Erode Venkatappa Ramasamy (17 September 1879 – 24 December 1973), revered as Periyar or Thanthai Periyar, was an Indian social activist and politician who started the Self-Respect Movement and Dravidar Kazhagam. He is known as the 'Fa ...

in memory of the Justice Party leader Rao Bahadur Sir A. T. Panneerselvam. For the significance of its name, a small park has been created and maintained by

Erode Municipal Corporation Erode Corporation is a civic administrative body that governs the City of Erode, India. The Corporation consists of a legislative body, headed by the City Mayor and an executive body headed by the Corporation Commissioner. The Corporation's head ...

near the five road junction in the center of this locality. In February 1971, statue of

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has been erected in this place and in September 1971, a full-size statue of

Thanthai Periyar Erode Venkatappa Ramasamy (17 September 1879 – 24 December 1973), revered as Periyar or Thanthai Periyar, was an Indian social activist and politician who started the Self-Respect Movement and Dravidar Kazhagam. He is known as the 'F ...

has been installed in the presence of himself. In 2017, the park has been demolished to provide space for road expansion and the statue of leaders has been renovated and a dedicated Library building has been opened for serving the candidates appearing for various Competitive Examinations. With the presence of major Government Offices like Taluk Office, SP Office, Union Office and commercial centers like

Abdul Gani Textile Market Abdul Gani Textile Market locally called as Gani Market, is one of the wholesale and retail textile markets located in the city of Erode in Tamil Nadu, India. It is owned, operated and maintained by Erode City Municipal Corporation. Outlets a ...

, this area has become the commercial hub of

. The

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is located in the northern portion of this area. A Government Girls Higher Secondary School is functioning in the center of this locality.

Places of Worship

There are two devotional places located in this locality * Periya Mariamman Temple * CSI Brough Memorial Church

References

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