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|page=393}}</ref> The settlement takes its name from a nearby [[Shola]] (indigenous forest). Though the adjective does not feature in the name, this is the '''Big''' Bandishola; the [[ | |page=393}}</ref> The settlement takes its name from a nearby [[Shola]] (indigenous forest). Though the adjective does not feature in the name, this is the '''Big''' Bandishola; the [[Wellington Cantonment#Surrounding Hamlets|Chinna Bandishola]] (Small Bandishola) is a settlement adjoining [[Wellington Cantonment]]. The village gets its name from the conjunction of two Badaga words ''[bandu+so:le; 'moth+woods']''.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=CqdJAhNEtMQC&pg=PA393|title = A Badaga-English Dictionary|isbn = 9783110846058|last1 = Hockings|first1 = Paul|last2 = Pilot-Raichoor|first2 = Christiane|date = June 2011}}</ref> | ||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
Bandishola is identified as a tri-junction, with a tall traffic-illumination light at the junction (probably the only one so far in all of Coonoor). The tri-junction has recently been named [[Narain Karthikeyan]] Circle in honour of India's famous F-1 driver. | Bandishola is identified as a tri-junction, with a tall traffic-illumination light at the junction (probably the only one so far in all of Coonoor). The tri-junction has recently been named [[Narain Karthikeyan]] Circle in honour of India's famous F-1 driver. | ||
This tri-junction is located approximately 3.5 km from [[Sim's Park, Coonoor|Sim's Park]] at [[Coonoor]] on MDR 1073 between Coonoor and [[Kotagiri]]; the third branch at the junction leads via Hallakarai to [[Aravenu]] which lies on SH 15 between Kotagiri and [[Mettupalayam, Coimbatore|Metupalayam]]. | This tri-junction is located approximately 3.5 km from [[Sim's Park, Coonoor|Sim's Park]] at [[Coonoor]] on MDR 1073 between Coonoor and [[Kotagiri]]; the third branch at the junction leads via Hallakarai to [[Aravenu]] which lies on SH 15 between Kotagiri and [[Mettupalayam, Coimbatore|Metupalayam]]. | ||
Just off the tri-junction when heading towards Hallakarai/Aravenu, a road branches off towards the Coonoor Ridge and Kodamalai reserve-forest, where Coonoor Tea-Estate and Adar Tea-Estate are located. | Just off the tri-junction when heading towards Hallakarai/Aravenu, a road branches off towards the Coonoor Ridge and Kodamalai reserve-forest, where Coonoor Tea-Estate and Adar Tea-Estate are located. | ||
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The village precincts lie inside the municipality-limits of Coonoor town. | The village precincts lie inside the municipality-limits of Coonoor town. | ||
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==Famous For== | ==Famous For== | ||
Bandishola is home to the [https://www.hindudevotionalblog.com/2013/10/chinna-tirupati-venkatachalapathy-temple.html Chinna Balaji Tirupati/Sri Venkatachalapathy Temple],<ref>https://www.hindudevotionalblog.com/2013/10/chinna-tirupati-venkatachalapathy-temple.html</ref> short of the tri-junction by about 350-m when driving up from Coonoor. | Bandishola is home to the [https://www.hindudevotionalblog.com/2013/10/chinna-tirupati-venkatachalapathy-temple.html Chinna Balaji Tirupati/Sri Venkatachalapathy Temple],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindudevotionalblog.com/2013/10/chinna-tirupati-venkatachalapathy-temple.html|title = Chinna Tirupati Venkatachalapathy Temple Coonoor Nilgiris}}</ref> short of the tri-junction by about 350-m when driving up from Coonoor. | ||
A traditional Arulmigu Bathrakaliamman temple (அருள்மிகு பத்ரகாளியம்மன் டெம்பிள்) lies on the main road leading out of Bandisholai to Kotagiri. | A traditional Arulmigu Bathrakaliamman temple (அருள்மிகு பத்ரகாளியம்மன் டெம்பிள்) lies on the main road leading out of Bandisholai to Kotagiri. | ||
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[https://providencecnr.org/ Providence College for Women] is located short of the tri-junction. Founded in 1966 by Mother Marie Theresse, the College was then affiliated to the University of Madras. The College is affiliated to the [[Bharathiar University]], Coimbatore. | [https://providencecnr.org/ Providence College for Women] is located short of the tri-junction. Founded in 1966 by Mother Marie Theresse, the College was then affiliated to the University of Madras. The College is affiliated to the [[Bharathiar University]], Coimbatore. | ||
[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Caf%C3%A9+diem/@11.3755954,76.8158951,711m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x684517384ae72a9e!8m2!3d11.3756934!4d76.816191?hl=en Cafe-Diem] is a Mediterranean-cuisine specialised eatery run from a home inside a gated community titled Camelot Heights.<ref>https://www.tripadvisor.in/Restaurant_Review-g297676-d12200998-Reviews-Cafe_Diem-Coonoor_The_Nilgiris_District_Tamil_Nadu.html</ref> | [https://www.google.com/maps/place/Caf%C3%A9+diem/@11.3755954,76.8158951,711m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x684517384ae72a9e!8m2!3d11.3756934!4d76.816191?hl=en Cafe-Diem] is a Mediterranean-cuisine specialised eatery run from a home inside a gated community titled Camelot Heights.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tripadvisor.in/Restaurant_Review-g297676-d12200998-Reviews-Cafe_Diem-Coonoor_The_Nilgiris_District_Tamil_Nadu.html|title=CAFE DIEM, Coonoor - Restaurant Reviews, Phone Number & Photos}}</ref> | ||