a town of Hindustan, in the northern district of Coimbatore, situated on the river Bhawani. The fort is said to have been built about two hundred years ago. The town, which formerly contained eight hundred, but has now only six hundred houses, is scattered over the plain. Here is a temple of some repute dedicated to Vishnu. Coarse cotton goods are manufactured in the town and neighbourhood. Long. 77. 20. E. Lat. 10. 28. N.