Tirupur

     Tirupur is a Textile city located on the banks of Noyyal River. This district is formed with these taluks from Coimbatore district and Erode district, Tirupur Avanashi, Palladam, Dharapuram,  Kangeyam, and Udumalpet.  Tirupur city is the administrative headquarters of this district.  Tirupur has carved its name in the Indian history even before her independence.  Tiruppur Kumaran, one of the freedom fighters was killed during lathi charge when he was on a patriotic march in Kumaran road without letting kown Indian national flag.  It still remains as a great inspiration to its people.  Another incident is that C.N. Ahhadurai, former chief minister of Tamilnadu met Periyar E. V. Ramasamy for the first time in Tirupur during Periyar’s campaign which is considered to be a great turnover in the Indian political history.

     Tiruppur the name has emerged during the epic ages. It has been said that the shepherds of pandavas were stolen by thieves and the same was recaptured by his forces. That's why it is known as Thiruppu=turn oor=place. This has also been mentioned in the official website of the Tirupur district. It is also clear from the old name of Dharapuram which is "Viradapuram", where the name is also been quoted in verses of Mahabaratham. Evidences of ancient city of Tiruppur has been collected as coins and old pottery items found in many places of the modern city during excavation for new buildings.

     Some of the earliest Chola stone carvings have mentioned about "Kanchi Maanadhi" (the Noyyal River) and about the fertile sand that it deposits on its banks. It is evident from it that the land around Tiruppur was fertile and thus agriculture flourished in the region. That's why today too Tiruppur is a centre for trading of cotton, vegetables etc. The Visveswaraswamy temple at the heart of the city is one of the oldest temples in this region. It has been said by ancestors that the "Lingam" (the statue of Lord Shiva) that is present in this temple was left by a Chola king when he was carrying this idol from Kasi. Also the Chellandi Amman temple situated at the banks of River Noyyal has some idols that are based on the early Chola style architecture.

     Tirupur has carved its name in the Indian history even before the independence of India. The legendary Kongu chieftain and Palayakkar, Dheeran Chinnamalai fought against the British forces and was hanged in the Sankagiri Fort by the British. Before his hanging he was fighting the British and many places in and around Tirupur was known to be his dwelling places. Tiruppur Kumaran, one of the freedom fighters was killed during lathi charge when he was on a patriotic march in the Kumaran Road against the British without letting down Indian National Flag. It still remains as a great inspiration to the people of the city. Tirupur's main road is named after Kumaran.

     Tirupur is a small city compared to Coimbatore, it is the center of Tamil nadu’s cotton knitwear industry and successfully markets its products in India and overseas.  It is one of the fastest growing cities in India in terms of Industry.  It is called the Knits Capital of India as it caters to famous brands and retailers from all over the world.

     Tirupur is the “Knitwear capital’ of India.  Tirupur contributes to a huge amount of foreign exchange in India.  It has spurred up the textile industry in India for the past three decades.  Its economic boom boosts the morale of Indian industrialist.  Great thing about Tirupur economy is that it is ever growing.