Isha is not Coimbatore’s Cultural or Spiritual Identity.

Posted this in r/Coimbatore group and got encouraging comments. So posting here as is. Might get negative comments for this. If you are coming down to TN to visit Isha Foundation in Coimbatore, I would recommend you to visit Actual Temples like Srirangam, Periya Kovil, Aarupadai Veedu temples, Meenakshi Amman temple or any actual temple based on your liking rather than Isha or Vellore Golden Temple. The real temples offer a soothing spiritual experience and if you get to donate for food / eat in Annadhanam there you will find real peace. This is coming from a part Atheist and part spiritual believer. Isha is not the icon of Coimbatore spiritually or culturally so please stop associating such way. Marudhamalai temple followed by Perur for the spirit and then topping it off with visits to Ooty / Valparai and the local restaurants would be more fulfilling and rejuvenating. The calmness we get from a local Pillayar Kovil is nothing compared to Isha. Just my opinion!