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Coimbatore, also called Kovai, is the second largest city in Tamil Nadu.
Poondi is a town which is 30 km west of Coimbatore. The Isha Yoga centre is located in here. There is a religious centre in Poondi, which has a multi-religious temple. The temple also has a centre for Yoga and meditation. If you want to take part is the Yoga courses, you have to register in advance. The Yoga centre was founded by Yogi Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev.
Bhramhacharya monks and devotees live in the ashram. The religious temple has the Dhyanalingam in it. The Dhyannalingam is important because it is supposed to have all 7 chakras of spiritual energy.
Thus, Coimbatore is a place which offers a lot of harmony and peace.
| Population: |
9,30,882(2001) |
| Nearest Major City(s): |
Dindigul is 50 km from Coimbatore, Tiruchchirappalli is 115 km from Coimbatore and Tirunelveli is 141 km from Coimbatore |
| How to reach: |
Coimbatore By Air
The nearest major airport to Coimbatore is Coimbatore International Airport. This airport is about 6 km from Coimbatore.
Coimbatore By Train
The nearest railway station to Coimbatore is Coimbatore junction railway station
Coimbatore By Bus
Coimbatore has a good network of roads. |
| Major Tourist Attraction: |
Marudhamalai hill temple, Perur Siva temple, Vellingiri hill temple and Bhavani sagar dam are some of the major tourist attractions in Coimbatore. Ayyappan temple, Ayappan pooja sangam, Black thunder and Kottai Hidayathul Islam Safia Jamath mosque are some more tourist attractions in Coimbatore. Coimbatore also has Dhyanalinga yogic temple, Kovai kondattam, Siruvani falls and dam and St. Antony's church. The major tourist attractions of Coimbatore also include Lord Ganesha temple, Infant Jesus church, Eachanari vinayagar temple, Thirumoorthi dam, Aazhiyaar dam, Amaravathi dam, Sozhaiyaar dam, Monkey falls, Ramar temple, Anubhavi Subramaniar temple, Kodiveri dam, Vydehi falls and Kovai kutralam falls. |
| Speciality(Famous for): |
Coimbatore has a pleasant weather and also has waterfalls. It is also famous for temples |
| Food Speciality: |
Sambar rice, tamarind rice and lemon rice |
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