This town lies on the way to Parambikulam-Aliyar project, about 40 km from Coimbatore. Next to Coimbatore, it is the leading town of the district and an imporatnt commercial centre. A temple dedicated to Mariamman and another to Subramanya are located here. There are beautiful stone carvings of a five hooded serpent, a Yali with a chain hanging from it's mouth and zodiac signs in the Subramanya temple, which is an ancient temple of Lord Shiva known as Thiru Vahatheswara Mudayar in early stages. The temple was established tentatively around 700 years ago and was constructed in different stages during the period of Konga Cholas. Due to the glory of Lord Subramaniyar this temple is now known as "Subramaniyar Kovil" and it is very popular for it's architectural excellence.