Coimbatore, situated at the foot of the Nilgiri Mountains, is the 2nd largest city in Tamil Nadu and the most industrialised one. Known as the 'Manchester of the South', the city is situated on the banks of the river Noyyal. Prior to the 2nd century AD, Coimbatore existed as a small tribal village capital called Kongunad until it was brought under Chola control in the 2nd - 3rd centuries AD by Karikalan. When Kongunad fell to the British along with the rest of the state, its name was changed to Coimbatore and it is by this name that it is known today, except in Tamil, in which it is called Kovai.

Located in the shadow of the Western Ghats, Coimbatore enjoys a very pleasant climate the year round. The rich black soil of the region has contributed to Coimbatore's flourishing agriculture industry and it is in fact that the successful growth of cotton that served as a foundation for the establishment of its famous textile industry. The first textile mills came up as far back as 1888. It serves as an entry and

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