Bhavani, Tamil Nadu
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Bhavani is a special grade Municipal area in Erode
Urban Agglomeration, Tamil Nadu
, India
. It is being the Twin City of Erode
, lies immediately next to the Erode City Municipal Corporation
, like Palayamkottai
- Tirunelveli
and Srirangam
- Tiruchirapalli
.
It is a peninsular island area situated at the north of Erode
City.
It lies at the confluence of the rivers Kaveri, the largest river in Tamil Nadu and Bhavani
, the second largest river in Tamil Nadu, with Akash Ganga. Hence this place is known as the Triveni Sangamam of South.
The Sangameswarar Temple
built at the confluence of these rivers, is a pilgrimage and tourism spot. This Siva Temple at Bhavani near Erode, is a shrine at the confluence of Bhavani, Cauveri and Amrutavahini rivers(Mukkoodal). The temple is located on the northern bank where the rivers meet. The name Thirunana
that is "Themai nannaa oor”, literally means, no evil will befall in this city. Hence it is believed that no evil will befall those who visit this Temple.
The five hill temples of this area such as Sankagiri, Tiruchengode, Padmagiri, Mangalagiri and Vedagiri are surrounding this Temple.
Bhavani is also known as the Carpet city, as the leading business of the town is carpet export to European countries, whereas Erode UA altogether called as Textile City or Loom City.
Bhavani is about 14 km away from the Erode Junction
, the nearest Railway Station and nearly a 10 km drive from the Erode Central Bus Terminus
.
The Stanley Reservoir or famously known as Mettur Dam
, is 41 km from Bhavani. The nearest airports are at Salem (56 km) and at Coimbatore
(100 km).
from Bhavanisagar Reservoir which is 65 km west of Erode and River Cauvery from Stanley Reservoir(Mettur) join at 45 km to the north of the city
, Bhavani had a population of 58,645. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Bhavani has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 78% and female literacy of 66%. 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.
But while considering with the Urban Agglomeration, along with Komarapalayam
, which is on the eastern banks of Cauvery, the population is 1,05,986.
According to Hindu legends, Kubera, son of Visirava (Visrava) was gifted with an aircraft in recognition of his devotion to Lord Shiva. While visiting all the Shiva temples at various places in the country, he saw an Ilandhai Jujube
tree on the banks of the Cauvery river where the deer, tiger, cow, elephant, snake and the rat were drinking water without any sign of enmity among them. It was a place inhabited by holy men, gandharvas and such good people. Kubera heard a voice from the sky saying that the Vedas came to the earth at this place near the Ilandhai tree and that there was a Shivalinga beneath it and advised him to worship the Lord and reap the benefits. The Lord "Shiva" thereafter appeared before Kubera. At his request, the Lord also is named Alagesan.
This is the place where rivers Cauvery, Bhavani and Amirtha (invisible) meet. People perform rites here to satisfy their departed elders.
The other speciality in Bhavani is that when dead bodies are burnt, the skulls do not scatter as generally found in graveyards at other places. It is said that that this is because there are 1008 Sivalingas under the earth.
For cure from high fever, people offer rice prepared with pepper and jeeragam to the Lord and get cured. Besides these prayer offerings, people also come here for removal of obstacles to marriage etc.
There are heavy crowds here during new moon days and the 18th day of the Adi Tamil month (July–August). Devotees offer pujas to Mother Cauvery with coconut, fruits, flowers, earrings made of palm leaves, black pearls etc. It is a scene of great delight. Also, those who bathe in the confluence spot of Cauvery and Bhavani rivers during the Solar and Lunar Eclipse are said to attain salvation. They offer fine clothing to the Lord and the Goddess.
It is also believed that performing pujas and offering donation for righteous causes ensure the devotee with manifold benefits.
The Ilandhai tree in the temple yields sweet fruits offered to the Lord each day during puja times. Women seeking boon for begetting a child, consume the fruits and become fertile.
The Amirthalingeswarar in the temple is placed on a seat called Avudayar according to Saiva principles. It is a mobile one that can be removed and placed on the seat again. Men and women seeking boons for children take the Sivalinga, perform puja and walk around it for three times and place it back on the Avudayar. The Amirthalinga is in the southern entrance of the temple. The other names of the Lord here are Alagesan, Sangamanathar, Maruthulingam, Vakreswara, Nattatriwara and Thirunannavudayar.
The Goddess Vedanayaki is also known as Sangameswari, Bhavani Amman, Maruthunayaki and Vakreswari. It is said that the four Vedas came into being on this soil.
The holy waters of Bhavani are known as Cauvery theertham, Bhavani & Amirtha River, Surya theertham and Gayatri theertham. The temple is situated at the confluence spot of the Cauvery and Bhavani rivers, known as Kooduthurai. Of the seven holy Shiva centers of the Kongu Region, Bhavani is one. The scriptural name is Thirunana.
Reputation
As the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna
and Saraswathi are revered as Triveni Sangamam of the North, Bhavani is the Triveni Sangamam of the South with the confluence of rivers Cauvery, Bhavani and Amirtha. Lord Muruga is seated in between the Lord Shiva and the Goddess Vedanayaki in the temple. His posture is known as Somaskanthamurthy. Arunagiriyar in his Thirupugazh sang praises about this Lord Muruga. As the temple is in a pleasant environment on the banks of the three rivers, it is also a tourist center. Saint Thirugnanasambandar also sang praises of the Lord. The Goddess is praised in Pillaithamizh literature.
Festivals
The 13 days Car festival in the Tamil Month Chithirai (April–May) is the most famous in the temple attracting lakhs of devotees. Also on Adiperukku day, Ammavasyas, especially Thai Ammavasya, eclipse days are devotionally followed in the Bhavani temple by taking bath in the rivers and performing rites. Devotees from other states also come in large numbers during November and December months corresponding to Tamil Karthikai and Margazhi. During the Sabari mala season, lots of devotees come and do pujas in this temple, on their way to Kerala
. Special pujas are performed to the Lord and Goddess on English and Tamil New Year days, Pongal and Deepavali days.
The annual Bhrammotsavam here is celebrated in the month of Aadi (Cancer).
Accessibility
Bhavani is 11 km from Erode, 101 km from Coimbatore, 58 km from Salem and 40 km from Mettur. Transport facilities are readily available as Bhavani lies on the Erode - Mettur highway.
The nearest railway station is Erode Junction 15 km and the nearest airport is at Coimbatore.
Description
This Shivastalam, is a shrine at the confluence of Bhavani, Kaveri & Amrutavahini (Mukkoodal). It is believed that no evil will befall those who visit here (known as "Teemai nannaa ooru", hence "Tirunanaa"). Other Sanskrit names associated with this shrine are Dakshinaprayag, Dakshinabadri and Triveni Sangamam. This shrine is surrounded by the 5 hill shrines of the area such as Sankagiri, Tiruchengode, Padmagiri, Mangalagiri and Vedagiri. This temple is regarded as the 3rd of the 7 Thevara Stalams in the Kongu Region of Tamil Nadu.
Legends
Kuberan, Rama, Arjuna, Viswamitrar and Parasarar are said to have worshipped here. Legend goes that the remnants of the celestial nectar which came out of the milky ocean was buried here by Parasarar; who was protected from the demons by virtue of his devotion to Shiva; the remnants of the nectar turned into the Shivalingam.
The Temple
A shrine to Lord Subramanyar (Muruga) is situated between the Shiva and Ambal shrines; there is also an image of Jwarahareswarar in this temple. This temple covers a 4 acres (16,187.4 m²) area and it owns an ivory palanquin which was gifted by a European collector in the 19th century.
Sri Chelliyandi Amman Temple
This temple is located on the banks of Cauvery. It is near to the old bus station and Swami Vivekanandha School and GGHSS. The lord is Sri Chelliyandi Amman, who is the ladygod and the safeguard of the town. Around the temple, there are small shrines of Lord Ganesha, Lord Durga, Lord Bhairava. On the western side of the lord there present are ayyanar shrines and their horse statues.
Sri Mari Amman Temple
This temple is located next to Chelliyandi Amman temple. The people of the town consider the two temples as twin-temples. The lord is Sri Mari amman.
Sri Kasi Viswanatha Temple
This temple presents in the Agrahara street of the town. The lord is Kasi Viswanathar (Lord Shiva). Along with the lord there are small shrines of Kasi Visalatchi, Lord Ganesha and Lord Muruga present inside the temple compound.
Sri Mari Amman Temple (West street)
This is also a Mari amman temple located in the west street. Recently it was modernised with tile floors. Initially alongwith the lord, pujas had been performed for Mahatma Gandhi
and Jawaharlal Nehru
statues, which were kept inside the temple.
Sri Kamatchi Amman Temple
This temple is located in the Mudaliar street of the town. The lord is Kamatchi Amman. There are small temples for Mari amman, Lord Ganesha and Lord Muruga at the entrance of the temple. Inside the temple compound there are temples for Lord shiva, lord Durga and Navgrahas. There is a garden present inside the temple. A marriage hall named as 'Sri Kamatchi Amman marriage hall' is present near to the temple.
Sri Samayapuram Mari Amman temple
This temple is located near the southern wall of the Government Boys Higher Secondary School. The lord is Mari amman. The town police station is opposite of the temple.
Sri Ayyanar Temples
These temples are located on the banks of the river bhavani at the western end of the town.
Anjaneyar Temple
This temple presents in the Agrahara street of the town.There is a garden present inside the temple.
Route No. 5, 5-A, 5-B, 5-C connects Bhavani with BP Agraharam, Central Bus Station, PS Park, Junction Railway Station
, Surampatti
and Govt. Hospital.
Route No. 3, 3-A, 3-B connects Bhavani with IRT Tech, Chithode
, Mamarathupalayam and Central Bus Station.
Route No. B19 connects Bhavani with Kanakkampalayam
.
Route No. B6 connects Bhavani with Kallipatti.
Route No. B6A connects Bhavani with Athani (Tamil Nadu).
Route No. S2 connects Bhavani with Komarapalayam
.
Route No. 21 connects Bhavani with Gobichettipalayam
.
Route No. 12 connects Bhavani with Perundurai
.
Bus Stations
Bhavani has two bus stations. They are mentioned as Old and New bus stands. The old bus station is located on the banks of Bhavani river at the southern end of the town. The new bus station is located on the banks of Cauvery river at the northern end of the town. Currently the new bus station is active.
During festive seasons, when the main roads are closed connecting Old & New bus stands, the Old bus stand acts as the main bus stand for the buses coming from south ie. from Salem, Erode, Gobi & Perundurai; similarly the New bus stand would cover buses from north - Mettur & Anthiyur
A horse-cart stand and an auto stand are now operating in old bus stand. They are helpful for the travelers and the devotees who come to visit the sangameshwarar temple.
The new bus station has two platforms. All the long travel buses (going to Salem, Attur
, Mettur
, Hosur
, Dharmapuri
, Krishnagiri
, Bangalore
, Chennampatti, Chennai
, coimbatore
, Tirupur
) are available at the first platform. All the town buses ( going to Erode
, Anthiyur
, Gobichettipalayam
, Athani
, Sathyamangalam
, Aappakoodal) are available at the second platform. There are fruit shops, mobile shops, snacks shops, hotels, CD shops, book shops present in the new bus station.
Other than this, Bhavani is situated on the highway connecting Erode with Mettur
and Coimbatore with Salem National Highways[NH-47] So, a lot of Mofussil service buses are also available.
Government Higher Secondary Schools for both boys (GBHSS) and girls (GGHSS) are present in the town. Both of the schools have crossed 100 years in their service. Apart from them, there are schools as Vadakku palli, Swami Vivekanandha School, CSI School, St.Mary's Matriculation School are present.
is part of Tirupur (Lok Sabha constituency).
Erode
Erode is a city, a municipal corporation and the headquarters of Erode district in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu.It is situated at the center of the South Indian Peninsula, about southwest from the state capital Chennai and on the banks of the rivers Cauvery and Bhavani, between 11° 19.5"...
Urban Agglomeration, Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu is one of the 28 states of India. Its capital and largest city is Chennai. Tamil Nadu lies in the southernmost part of the Indian Peninsula and is bordered by the union territory of Pondicherry, and the states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. It is being the Twin City of Erode
Erode
Erode is a city, a municipal corporation and the headquarters of Erode district in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu.It is situated at the center of the South Indian Peninsula, about southwest from the state capital Chennai and on the banks of the rivers Cauvery and Bhavani, between 11° 19.5"...
, lies immediately next to the Erode City Municipal Corporation
Erode Municipal Corporation
Erode Municipal Corporation ) is a civic administrative body that governs the City of Erode, India. The Corporation consists of a legislative boby, headed by the City Mayor and an executive body headed by the Corporation Commissioner...
, like Palayamkottai
Palayamkottai
Palayamkottai , known as the "Oxford of South India", is a town in the Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu. It is part of the Tirunelveli city corporation. It is on the eastern bank of the Thamirabarani river, while its twin city Tirunelveli is on the western bank.-Etymology:The archaic word Palayam...
- Tirunelveli
Tirunelveli
Tirunelveli , also known as Nellai , and historically as Tinnevelly, is a city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is the headquarters of the Tirunelveli District and the sixth biggest city in Tamil Nadu...
and Srirangam
Srirangam
Srirangam , Old name is Vellithirumutha gramam and Tamil name is Thiruvarangam , is an island and a part of the city of Tiruchirapalli , in South India....
- Tiruchirapalli
Tiruchirapalli
Tiruchirappalli ) , also called Tiruchi or Trichy , is a city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and the administrative headquarters of Tiruchirappalli District. It is the fourth largest municipal corporation in Tamil Nadu and also the fourth largest urban agglomeration in the state...
.
It is a peninsular island area situated at the north of Erode
Erode
Erode is a city, a municipal corporation and the headquarters of Erode district in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu.It is situated at the center of the South Indian Peninsula, about southwest from the state capital Chennai and on the banks of the rivers Cauvery and Bhavani, between 11° 19.5"...
City.
It lies at the confluence of the rivers Kaveri, the largest river in Tamil Nadu and Bhavani
Bhavani River
The Bhavani is the second largest river in Tamil Nadu, South India and a major tributary of the Kaveri River, the longest river in Tamil Nadu.-Description:...
, the second largest river in Tamil Nadu, with Akash Ganga. Hence this place is known as the Triveni Sangamam of South.
The Sangameswarar Temple
Sangameswarar Temple
Sangameswarar alayam known as Kooduthurai by locals, the temple of Lord Shiva in Bhavani, Erode, Tamil Nadu, India. The temple was built at the confluence of Kaveri river, Bhavani river and ‘agaya gangai’, an invisible underground water source....
built at the confluence of these rivers, is a pilgrimage and tourism spot. This Siva Temple at Bhavani near Erode, is a shrine at the confluence of Bhavani, Cauveri and Amrutavahini rivers(Mukkoodal). The temple is located on the northern bank where the rivers meet. The name Thirunana
Thirunana
This Siva Temple at Bhavani near Erode, in Kongu Naadu, is a shrine at the confluence of Bhavani, Cauveri and Amrutavahini rivers. The temple is located on the northern bank where the rivers meet. The name Tirunanaa that is "Themai nannaa oor”, literally means, no evil will befall in this city....
that is "Themai nannaa oor”, literally means, no evil will befall in this city. Hence it is believed that no evil will befall those who visit this Temple.
The five hill temples of this area such as Sankagiri, Tiruchengode, Padmagiri, Mangalagiri and Vedagiri are surrounding this Temple.
Bhavani is also known as the Carpet city, as the leading business of the town is carpet export to European countries, whereas Erode UA altogether called as Textile City or Loom City.
Bhavani is about 14 km away from the Erode Junction
Erode Junction
Erode Junction Railway Station is the main railway station in the City of Erode, in the state of Tamil Nadu in India, located at 3 km from Erode Central Bus Terminus at Swastik Circle....
, the nearest Railway Station and nearly a 10 km drive from the Erode Central Bus Terminus
Erode Central Bus Terminus
The Central Bus Terminus, is the main bus station complex in the City of Erode, Tamil Nadu, India. It is located near the Swastik Circle at the junction of Sathy Road and Mettur Road...
.
The Stanley Reservoir or famously known as Mettur Dam
Mettur Dam
The Mettur Dam is a large dam in India built in 1934.It was constructed in a gorge, where the Kaveri River enters the plains. The dam is one of the oldest in India . It provides irrigation facilities to a part of Salem, the length of Erode, Namakkal, Karur, Tiruchirappali and Thanjavur district for...
, is 41 km from Bhavani. The nearest airports are at Salem (56 km) and at Coimbatore
Coimbatore
Coimbatore , also known as Kovai , is the second largest city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is a major commercial centre in Tamil Nadu and is known as the "Manchester of South India"....
(100 km).
Geography
Bhavani is located at 11.45°N 77.68°E. It has an average elevation of 193 metres (633 feet).River
Bhavani RiverBhavani River
The Bhavani is the second largest river in Tamil Nadu, South India and a major tributary of the Kaveri River, the longest river in Tamil Nadu.-Description:...
from Bhavanisagar Reservoir which is 65 km west of Erode and River Cauvery from Stanley Reservoir(Mettur) join at 45 km to the north of the city
Demographics
India censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
, Bhavani had a population of 58,645. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Bhavani has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 78% and female literacy of 66%. 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.
But while considering with the Urban Agglomeration, along with Komarapalayam
Komarapalayam
Komarapalayam is a textile town situated on the bank of the Cauvery river, Ganges River of South India, in Namakkal District, Tamilnadu, India. Komarapalayam is also called as Kumarapalayam or B. Komarapalayam....
, which is on the eastern banks of Cauvery, the population is 1,05,986.
Sangameswarar Temple
HistoryAccording to Hindu legends, Kubera, son of Visirava (Visrava) was gifted with an aircraft in recognition of his devotion to Lord Shiva. While visiting all the Shiva temples at various places in the country, he saw an Ilandhai Jujube
Jujube
Ziziphus zizyphus , commonly called jujube , red date, Chinese date, Korean date, or Indian date is a species of Ziziphus in the buckthorn family Rhamnaceae, used primarily as a fruiting shade tree.-Distribution:Its precise natural distribution is uncertain due to extensive cultivation,...
tree on the banks of the Cauvery river where the deer, tiger, cow, elephant, snake and the rat were drinking water without any sign of enmity among them. It was a place inhabited by holy men, gandharvas and such good people. Kubera heard a voice from the sky saying that the Vedas came to the earth at this place near the Ilandhai tree and that there was a Shivalinga beneath it and advised him to worship the Lord and reap the benefits. The Lord "Shiva" thereafter appeared before Kubera. At his request, the Lord also is named Alagesan.
This is the place where rivers Cauvery, Bhavani and Amirtha (invisible) meet. People perform rites here to satisfy their departed elders.
The other speciality in Bhavani is that when dead bodies are burnt, the skulls do not scatter as generally found in graveyards at other places. It is said that that this is because there are 1008 Sivalingas under the earth.
For cure from high fever, people offer rice prepared with pepper and jeeragam to the Lord and get cured. Besides these prayer offerings, people also come here for removal of obstacles to marriage etc.
There are heavy crowds here during new moon days and the 18th day of the Adi Tamil month (July–August). Devotees offer pujas to Mother Cauvery with coconut, fruits, flowers, earrings made of palm leaves, black pearls etc. It is a scene of great delight. Also, those who bathe in the confluence spot of Cauvery and Bhavani rivers during the Solar and Lunar Eclipse are said to attain salvation. They offer fine clothing to the Lord and the Goddess.
It is also believed that performing pujas and offering donation for righteous causes ensure the devotee with manifold benefits.
The Ilandhai tree in the temple yields sweet fruits offered to the Lord each day during puja times. Women seeking boon for begetting a child, consume the fruits and become fertile.
The Amirthalingeswarar in the temple is placed on a seat called Avudayar according to Saiva principles. It is a mobile one that can be removed and placed on the seat again. Men and women seeking boons for children take the Sivalinga, perform puja and walk around it for three times and place it back on the Avudayar. The Amirthalinga is in the southern entrance of the temple. The other names of the Lord here are Alagesan, Sangamanathar, Maruthulingam, Vakreswara, Nattatriwara and Thirunannavudayar.
The Goddess Vedanayaki is also known as Sangameswari, Bhavani Amman, Maruthunayaki and Vakreswari. It is said that the four Vedas came into being on this soil.
The holy waters of Bhavani are known as Cauvery theertham, Bhavani & Amirtha River, Surya theertham and Gayatri theertham. The temple is situated at the confluence spot of the Cauvery and Bhavani rivers, known as Kooduthurai. Of the seven holy Shiva centers of the Kongu Region, Bhavani is one. The scriptural name is Thirunana.
Reputation
As the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna
Yamuna
The Yamuna is the largest tributary river of the Ganges in northern India...
and Saraswathi are revered as Triveni Sangamam of the North, Bhavani is the Triveni Sangamam of the South with the confluence of rivers Cauvery, Bhavani and Amirtha. Lord Muruga is seated in between the Lord Shiva and the Goddess Vedanayaki in the temple. His posture is known as Somaskanthamurthy. Arunagiriyar in his Thirupugazh sang praises about this Lord Muruga. As the temple is in a pleasant environment on the banks of the three rivers, it is also a tourist center. Saint Thirugnanasambandar also sang praises of the Lord. The Goddess is praised in Pillaithamizh literature.
Festivals
The 13 days Car festival in the Tamil Month Chithirai (April–May) is the most famous in the temple attracting lakhs of devotees. Also on Adiperukku day, Ammavasyas, especially Thai Ammavasya, eclipse days are devotionally followed in the Bhavani temple by taking bath in the rivers and performing rites. Devotees from other states also come in large numbers during November and December months corresponding to Tamil Karthikai and Margazhi. During the Sabari mala season, lots of devotees come and do pujas in this temple, on their way to Kerala
Kerala
or Keralam is an Indian state located on the Malabar coast of south-west India. It was created on 1 November 1956 by the States Reorganisation Act by combining various Malayalam speaking regions....
. Special pujas are performed to the Lord and Goddess on English and Tamil New Year days, Pongal and Deepavali days.
The annual Bhrammotsavam here is celebrated in the month of Aadi (Cancer).
Accessibility
Bhavani is 11 km from Erode, 101 km from Coimbatore, 58 km from Salem and 40 km from Mettur. Transport facilities are readily available as Bhavani lies on the Erode - Mettur highway.
The nearest railway station is Erode Junction 15 km and the nearest airport is at Coimbatore.
Description
This Shivastalam, is a shrine at the confluence of Bhavani, Kaveri & Amrutavahini (Mukkoodal). It is believed that no evil will befall those who visit here (known as "Teemai nannaa ooru", hence "Tirunanaa"). Other Sanskrit names associated with this shrine are Dakshinaprayag, Dakshinabadri and Triveni Sangamam. This shrine is surrounded by the 5 hill shrines of the area such as Sankagiri, Tiruchengode, Padmagiri, Mangalagiri and Vedagiri. This temple is regarded as the 3rd of the 7 Thevara Stalams in the Kongu Region of Tamil Nadu.
Legends
Kuberan, Rama, Arjuna, Viswamitrar and Parasarar are said to have worshipped here. Legend goes that the remnants of the celestial nectar which came out of the milky ocean was buried here by Parasarar; who was protected from the demons by virtue of his devotion to Shiva; the remnants of the nectar turned into the Shivalingam.
The Temple
A shrine to Lord Subramanyar (Muruga) is situated between the Shiva and Ambal shrines; there is also an image of Jwarahareswarar in this temple. This temple covers a 4 acres (16,187.4 m²) area and it owns an ivory palanquin which was gifted by a European collector in the 19th century.
Temples
Apart from the famous Sangameshwarar temple, there are some more temples scattered in the town.Sri Chelliyandi Amman Temple
This temple is located on the banks of Cauvery. It is near to the old bus station and Swami Vivekanandha School and GGHSS. The lord is Sri Chelliyandi Amman, who is the ladygod and the safeguard of the town. Around the temple, there are small shrines of Lord Ganesha, Lord Durga, Lord Bhairava. On the western side of the lord there present are ayyanar shrines and their horse statues.
Sri Mari Amman Temple
This temple is located next to Chelliyandi Amman temple. The people of the town consider the two temples as twin-temples. The lord is Sri Mari amman.
Sri Kasi Viswanatha Temple
This temple presents in the Agrahara street of the town. The lord is Kasi Viswanathar (Lord Shiva). Along with the lord there are small shrines of Kasi Visalatchi, Lord Ganesha and Lord Muruga present inside the temple compound.
Sri Mari Amman Temple (West street)
This is also a Mari amman temple located in the west street. Recently it was modernised with tile floors. Initially alongwith the lord, pujas had been performed for Mahatma Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi , pronounced . 2 October 1869 – 30 January 1948) was the pre-eminent political and ideological leader of India during the Indian independence movement...
and Jawaharlal Nehru
Jawaharlal Nehru
Jawaharlal Nehru , often referred to with the epithet of Panditji, was an Indian statesman who became the first Prime Minister of independent India and became noted for his “neutralist” policies in foreign affairs. He was also one of the principal leaders of India’s independence movement in the...
statues, which were kept inside the temple.
Sri Kamatchi Amman Temple
This temple is located in the Mudaliar street of the town. The lord is Kamatchi Amman. There are small temples for Mari amman, Lord Ganesha and Lord Muruga at the entrance of the temple. Inside the temple compound there are temples for Lord shiva, lord Durga and Navgrahas. There is a garden present inside the temple. A marriage hall named as 'Sri Kamatchi Amman marriage hall' is present near to the temple.
Sri Samayapuram Mari Amman temple
This temple is located near the southern wall of the Government Boys Higher Secondary School. The lord is Mari amman. The town police station is opposite of the temple.
Sri Ayyanar Temples
These temples are located on the banks of the river bhavani at the western end of the town.
Anjaneyar Temple
This temple presents in the Agrahara street of the town.There is a garden present inside the temple.
Transport
Bhavani is well connected with City buses to almost all parts of the district of Erode.Route No. 5, 5-A, 5-B, 5-C connects Bhavani with BP Agraharam, Central Bus Station, PS Park, Junction Railway Station
Erode Junction
Erode Junction Railway Station is the main railway station in the City of Erode, in the state of Tamil Nadu in India, located at 3 km from Erode Central Bus Terminus at Swastik Circle....
, Surampatti
Surampatti
Surampatti is a Neighbourhood locality in the City of Erode. Until 2010, it was an independent Municipal Administrative body with a population of about 35,000 and in 2011, it has been officially combined with the Integrated Erode Municipal Corporation.And presently, this has been converted as the...
and Govt. Hospital.
Route No. 3, 3-A, 3-B connects Bhavani with IRT Tech, Chithode
Chithode
Chithode or Chittode is a panchayat town near Erode in the state of Tamil Nadu, India.-Demographics: India census, Chithode had a population of 7,695. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Chithode has an average literacy rate of 70%, higher than the national average of 59.5%;...
, Mamarathupalayam and Central Bus Station.
Route No. B19 connects Bhavani with Kanakkampalayam
Kanakkampalayam
Kanakkampalayam is a census town in Coimbatore district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.-Demographics: India census, Kanakkampalayam had a population of 12,180. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Kanakkampalayam has an average literacy rate of 79%, higher than the national...
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Route No. B6 connects Bhavani with Kallipatti.
Route No. B6A connects Bhavani with Athani (Tamil Nadu).
Route No. S2 connects Bhavani with Komarapalayam
Komarapalayam
Komarapalayam is a textile town situated on the bank of the Cauvery river, Ganges River of South India, in Namakkal District, Tamilnadu, India. Komarapalayam is also called as Kumarapalayam or B. Komarapalayam....
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Route No. 21 connects Bhavani with Gobichettipalayam
Gobichettipalayam
Gobi or Gobichettipalayam is a Municipality in Erode District of Tamil Nadu state, India. A major part of present Gobichettipalayam was previously known as Veerapandi Gramam, and documents and records still use that name. Gobichettipalayam is an important city in the North- Western part of Erode...
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Route No. 12 connects Bhavani with Perundurai
Perundurai
Perundurai is a Town Panchayat and taluk in Erode district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located on National Highway 47, which bye-passes the city of Erode from here, between Salem and Coimbatore....
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Bus Stations
Bhavani has two bus stations. They are mentioned as Old and New bus stands. The old bus station is located on the banks of Bhavani river at the southern end of the town. The new bus station is located on the banks of Cauvery river at the northern end of the town. Currently the new bus station is active.
During festive seasons, when the main roads are closed connecting Old & New bus stands, the Old bus stand acts as the main bus stand for the buses coming from south ie. from Salem, Erode, Gobi & Perundurai; similarly the New bus stand would cover buses from north - Mettur & Anthiyur
A horse-cart stand and an auto stand are now operating in old bus stand. They are helpful for the travelers and the devotees who come to visit the sangameshwarar temple.
The new bus station has two platforms. All the long travel buses (going to Salem, Attur
Attur
Attur is a town, municipality and capital of Attur Taluk in the Salem district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India.-Etymology:The name of the town derives from the word "Aaru", meaning "River" and "Oor", meaning "Town/City/village" - Vasishta Nadi...
, Mettur
Mettur
Mettur is an industrial Town municipality in Salem district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. It is best known for the Mettur Dam.However in recent years it has been associated with rampant industrial polluting, with the Chennai-based Community Environmental Monitoring arguing in their report...
, Hosur
Hosur
Hosur is a town and a municipality in Krishnagiri district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.The name of the town is from Kannada language which means 'New settlement/town' . It is a taluk of Krishnagiri district. It is located about 40 kilometres south-east of Bangalore and 38 kilometres from...
, Dharmapuri
Dharmapuri
Dharmapuri is a town and the administrative headquarters of Dharmapuri district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. It is located 65 km north of Salem. Dharmapuri is a part of the Kongu Nadu an ancient division of Tamilakam. It is one of the ancient towns of Tamil Nadu and a rapid developing...
, Krishnagiri
Krishnagiri
-Tourism:Thousands of visitors visit Krishnagiri each year. Majority come from Hosur/Bangalore and Chennai. KRP dam constructed in 1960's during the rule of the then Chief Minister Kamaraj located near the town, is a nice picnic spot. Nearby, Sayed Basha hills has a fort that was the fortress of...
, Bangalore
Bangalore
Bengaluru , formerly called Bengaluru is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. Bangalore is nicknamed the Garden City and was once called a pensioner's paradise. Located on the Deccan Plateau in the south-eastern part of Karnataka, Bangalore is India's third most populous city and...
, Chennampatti, Chennai
Chennai
Chennai , formerly known as Madras or Madarasapatinam , is the capital city of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal. Chennai is the fourth most populous metropolitan area and the sixth most populous city in India...
, coimbatore
Coimbatore
Coimbatore , also known as Kovai , is the second largest city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is a major commercial centre in Tamil Nadu and is known as the "Manchester of South India"....
, Tirupur
Tirupur
Tiruppur pronounced as is a textile city located on the banks of Noyyal River. It is also called Dollar city. It is the administrative headquarters of the Tiruppur district. It forms a part of the ancient Kongu Nadu region of South India, where its people were the first to establish territorial...
) are available at the first platform. All the town buses ( going to Erode
Erode
Erode is a city, a municipal corporation and the headquarters of Erode district in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu.It is situated at the center of the South Indian Peninsula, about southwest from the state capital Chennai and on the banks of the rivers Cauvery and Bhavani, between 11° 19.5"...
, Anthiyur
Anthiyur
Anthiyur is a panchayat town in Erode district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India.-Geography:Andiyur is located at . It has an average elevation of .-Demographics:...
, Gobichettipalayam
Gobichettipalayam
Gobi or Gobichettipalayam is a Municipality in Erode District of Tamil Nadu state, India. A major part of present Gobichettipalayam was previously known as Veerapandi Gramam, and documents and records still use that name. Gobichettipalayam is an important city in the North- Western part of Erode...
, Athani
Athani
Athani may refer to,* Athani , a village in Greece*In India** Athani , a town in Karnataka** Athani , a village in Kerala** Athani , a town in Tamil Nadu...
, Sathyamangalam
Sathyamangalam
Sathyamangalam or Sathy is a small city and taluk in Erode district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It lies on both banks of the Bhavani River, a tributary of the Kaveri in the foothills of the Western Ghats...
, Aappakoodal) are available at the second platform. There are fruit shops, mobile shops, snacks shops, hotels, CD shops, book shops present in the new bus station.
Other than this, Bhavani is situated on the highway connecting Erode with Mettur
Mettur
Mettur is an industrial Town municipality in Salem district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. It is best known for the Mettur Dam.However in recent years it has been associated with rampant industrial polluting, with the Chennai-based Community Environmental Monitoring arguing in their report...
and Coimbatore with Salem National Highways[NH-47] So, a lot of Mofussil service buses are also available.
Educational Institutions
Bhavani is famous for its educational facilities among the surrounding villages and towns.Government Higher Secondary Schools for both boys (GBHSS) and girls (GGHSS) are present in the town. Both of the schools have crossed 100 years in their service. Apart from them, there are schools as Vadakku palli, Swami Vivekanandha School, CSI School, St.Mary's Matriculation School are present.
Politics
Bhavani (State Assembly Constituency)Bhavani (State Assembly Constituency)
Bhavani is a state assembly constituency in Tamil Nadu.It covers Bhavani and some parts of Erode City.It is included in Tirupur Parliamentary Constituency.- Madras State :- Tamil Nadu :- References :...
is part of Tirupur (Lok Sabha constituency).