The southern side of the D.B. Road then housed shops that sold charcoal . Today , untouched by the presence of international brands , that portion of the Road continues to have shops that sell earthenware – perhaps , presenting a balance between local and international economy . One another important landmark on the road is the Rathina Vinayakar Temple , started by Rathina Sabapathy Mudaliar , his family and many important persons of R.S. Puram . The temple continues to serve as a hub for R.S. Puram residents . The D.B. Road also saw several city institutions take their toddler steps from here . One such is Nirmala College . The college functioned here for a while before moving to its present location . The Road is also home to a few cultural institutions like Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan and Purandaradasar Hall , which satiate the cultural and artistic needs of the city ’s residents . Today , it is a happening place in Coimbatore as every commercial establishments wants a foothold there , be it local or international . For such is the Road ’s reputation . The road today is synonymous with brand-conscious shopping and has become a commercial hub , just as Dr.Nanjappa Road in '' ' Gandhipuram ' '' is for engineering goods , Mettupalayam Road for hardware and T.V. Swamy Road for kitchen accessories , says Sreesh Adka , Managing Partner , Ideal Stores . His is one of the oldest inhabitants of R.S Puram and D.B. Road . And it will continue to grow that way because it is not yet congested as Oppanakara Street is . In talking about the growth of R.S. Puram and D.B. Road in particular the ' '' 1998 Coimbatore bombings ' '' can not be overlooked . Economic activity came to a standstill but only for a brief while
1998 Coimbatore bombings
1998 Coimbatore bombings
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