Rasipuram
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Rasipuram is a municipal corporation in Namakkal district
in the India
n state
of Tamil Nadu
. It is a town 27 km (16.8 mi) from Salem, India.
and the region is known as Rasipura Nadu, an internal division of Kongu.
Rasipuram is known for hand-loom silk sarees. It is also famous for its Lord Shiva temple, said to have been constructed by King Valvil Ori in the 1st or 2nd century. It is believed that the temple possesses a secret path to the Arapallishwarar (Lord Shiva temple) at top of Kolli hills , which is famous for medicinal herbal plants and natural honey.
The County (Nagaratchi) of Rasipuram earlier was under the jurisdiction range of Salem District (Managaratchi), and later was managed by the Namakkal District range.
The town is famous for its authentic preparation of ghee and claims its status next to Oothukuli. It is famous for weaving Silk sarees Rasipuram Silks. The silk sarees and dhotis woven in this town were traded and also exported to neighboring countries.
Quality education to children and producing the top notch professionals is long made a history and which lured the rich from all over the state to train their children in the town's renowned SRV school. The school excels in coaching students of 10+2 school grade (of Tamil Nadu) with its highly qualitative education system.
Kolli Hills is located exactly 54 km from Rasipuram. A lot of medicinal plants and fruit varieties like jackfruit, pineapple and banana are available. A festival named after a legendary Vettuva Gounder
king Valvil Ori is celebrated to highlight the indigenous traditions, culture and values of the tribal people living in the hills.
Namakkal District
Namakkal District is an administrative district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. The district was bifurcated from Salem District with Namakkal town as Head Quarters on 25-07-1996 and started to function independently from 01-01-1997...
in the India
India
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n state
States and territories of India
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of 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...
. It is a town 27 km (16.8 mi) from Salem, India.
History
Rasipuram is a historic town dating back to at least the 1st century A.D. Rasipuram got its name from Raajapuram which literally means King's Town. Rasipuram is part of ancient Kongu NaduKongu Nadu
Kongu Nadu is a region comprising the western part of the Tamil Nadu India. The region is bounded on the west and north-west by the Karnataka state, on the west by the Kerala state, on the east by Tondai Nadu, on the south-east by Chola Nadu and on the south by Madurai regions of...
and the region is known as Rasipura Nadu, an internal division of Kongu.
Rasipuram is known for hand-loom silk sarees. It is also famous for its Lord Shiva temple, said to have been constructed by King Valvil Ori in the 1st or 2nd century. It is believed that the temple possesses a secret path to the Arapallishwarar (Lord Shiva temple) at top of Kolli hills , which is famous for medicinal herbal plants and natural honey.
The County (Nagaratchi) of Rasipuram earlier was under the jurisdiction range of Salem District (Managaratchi), and later was managed by the Namakkal District range.
The town is famous for its authentic preparation of ghee and claims its status next to Oothukuli. It is famous for weaving Silk sarees Rasipuram Silks. The silk sarees and dhotis woven in this town were traded and also exported to neighboring countries.
Quality education to children and producing the top notch professionals is long made a history and which lured the rich from all over the state to train their children in the town's renowned SRV school. The school excels in coaching students of 10+2 school grade (of Tamil Nadu) with its highly qualitative education system.
Geography
Rasipuram is located at 11.47°N 78.17°E. It has an average elevation of 246 metres (807 feet).Kolli Hills is located exactly 54 km from Rasipuram. A lot of medicinal plants and fruit varieties like jackfruit, pineapple and banana are available. A festival named after a legendary Vettuva Gounder
Vettuva Gounder
Gounders or Vettuva Gounders, are also known as Vettuva Goundan and Vettuvar, are members of an Indian caste with a primarily agricultural family background. Their origins lie in the Kongu Nadu region of Tamil Nadu. The Vettuva Gounders are descendants of Siva Baktha Kannappa Nayanar...
king Valvil Ori is celebrated to highlight the indigenous traditions, culture and values of the tribal people living in the hills.
Temples
There are several ancient temples in and around Rasipuram.- Kailasanathar Kovil - This ShivaShivaShiva is a major Hindu deity, and is the destroyer god or transformer among the Trimurti, the Hindu Trinity of the primary aspects of the divine. God Shiva is a yogi who has notice of everything that happens in the world and is the main aspect of life. Yet one with great power lives a life of a...
temple was built by the famous King Valvil Ori. Reportedly founded by Adhan Ori, a Vettuva GounderVettuva GounderGounders or Vettuva Gounders, are also known as Vettuva Goundan and Vettuvar, are members of an Indian caste with a primarily agricultural family background. Their origins lie in the Kongu Nadu region of Tamil Nadu. The Vettuva Gounders are descendants of Siva Baktha Kannappa Nayanar...
ruler of the Kolli Malai and Rasipura Nadu. According to local folklore, Ori stumbled upon a lingam in the ilandhai forests of Rasipuram while boar hunting. The chief deity’s consort is called Dharma Samvarthini whose name echoes the Buddhist name of Arapalli Isvara of the Kolli Malai. - Adhiparasakthi Temple- Located near to the Perumal temple in Mettu Theru
- Angalamman Temple
- Kaliamman Temple- situated on the Andagalur road
- Muniappan Temple - situated on the Andagalur Road
- Anjaneya temple- Located on the salem main road
- Ellai Mariamman Temple
- Mariyamman temple - Where a festival is conducted during DiwaliDiwaliDiwali or DeepavaliThe name of the festival in various regional languages include:, , , , , , , , , , , , , popularly known as the "festival of lights," is a festival celebrated between mid-October and mid-December for different reasons...
- Perumal temple
- Anjaneya temple - A temple located very near from Rasipuram and 10 km from MullukkurichiMullukkurichiMullukkurichi, is a village in Namakkal district of Rasipuram Taluk in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.Mullukkurichi is located 60 kilometres from the city of Namakkal. Villagers use buses to commute for business and personal work....
- Athanoor Amman Koil - Kuladeivam (Community God) of Rasipuram Koottam Gounders, Rasipuram Nadu of Kulalas and other communities
- Pudupatti Mariyamman temple - A temple located 10 kms from Rasipuram Where a festival is conducted during month of April.Very famous festival and it happens for six days.
- Mettala Anjaneya Temple - A temple located 8 km from Rasipuram and 10 km from MullukkurichiMullukkurichiMullukkurichi, is a village in Namakkal district of Rasipuram Taluk in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.Mullukkurichi is located 60 kilometres from the city of Namakkal. Villagers use buses to commute for business and personal work....
- Pattanam Karupanar Temple - Kuladeivam (Community God) of Pattanam & Rasipuram people, located 4 km from Rasipuram. A festival is held in this temple every two years in March.
- Sri Kamatchi Amman Temple - The Community God of R.PudupalayamR.PudupalayamR.Pudupalayam is a village panchayat near Rasipuram municipal corporation in Namakkal district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located about from Salem, Tamil Nadu...
Located 3 km from Rasipuram. The Festival is Conducted every year during the Tamil Month Maasi(மாசி).This is the Temple having Silver Chariot(வெள்ளி ரதம்) in Rasipuram. - Mariyamman Temple in R.Puduppalayam is very famous for festivel which happens during the month of Diwali. It happens for three days among that first and last day is very famous for dancing for our village music.
- Chithirai temple car festival is famous in Rasipuram. Temple car is available for Shiva, Perumal and Amman separately.
- Ramalinga Sowdeswari Ammam Temple in V.Nagar-2. It Is very famous for festival which happens during the month of Pongal(தை-1). It happen for One day among very famous for sakthi alaithal and Kathi Poduthal(Vera kumararkal). its a Devangar Festival.
Transportation
- Road : Rasipuram is located on the highway NH7 which connects Salem and Namakkal.
- Rail : Located on the new broad gauge line (under construction) which connects Salem and KarurKarurKarur is a large town and a municipality in Karur district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu situated on the banks of Amaravati. Karur district was formed on 30 September 1995 by trifurcating Tiruchirappalli district. It is the administrative headquarters of Karur District. Karur has a very long...
. - Air : Nearest airport is Salem AirportSalem Airport (India)Salem Airport is located in Kamalapuram, Salem, India. This airport serves Salem city and the districts of Salem, Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri. Salem Airport is being connected only by from Chennai....
which is 37 km north of the town.
Education
The town also has several schools, One CBSE school and several colleges and other educational institutions. This town is also known as an Education City, which has produced n number of Doctor's and Engineer's to the society.Schools
- Government Higher Secondary School, Belukurichi.
- Sri vani matriculation higher secondary school thoppapatti.
- Vetri vikas higher secondary school.
- SRV Girls Higher Secondary School.
- SRV Excel Matriculation Higher Secondary School.
- SRV Boys Higher Secondary School.
- Government Higher Secondary School,T.Jaderpalayam.
- SVB Modren School,Rasipuram
- Vidhya Nikethan matric school,Rasipuram
- Vidhya Nikethan Intel Higher Secondary School,Salem road.
- Government Higher Secondary School, R.PudupalayamR.PudupalayamR.Pudupalayam is a village panchayat near Rasipuram municipal corporation in Namakkal district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located about from Salem, Tamil Nadu...
. State Rank School - Government Middle School,[ R.Pudupalayam].
- Sri sakthi Primary School, [R.Pudupalayam].
- JVM Matriculation School, [R.Pudupalayam].
- Government Higher Secondary School,Annasalai.
- Government Higher Secondary School,Swami Sivanandhasalai.
- Government Higher Secondary School, Mullukkurichi.
- Government Higher Secondary School, Athanur - 636301.
- Government High School, Pattanam - 637 408.
- Government High School,O.Sowthapuram-637505.
- Sengunthar Mahajana Higher Secondary School,Gurusamipalayam.
- Sengunthar Girls High School, Gurusamipalayam
- Sri Vidya Mandir Primary and Matriculation Higher Secondary Schools.
- National Girls Higher Secondary School
- Kalaimagal Matriculation School, Vennandur, Rasipuram.
- SRV Hi-Tech Girls Matriculation Higher Secondary School.
- Rasi International School(CBSE),Rasipuram-637401
- Apple Kids pre-school international school,Rasipuram-637 408.
- Government Higher Secondary School, Vadugam-637407.
- Raasi Vidya mandir Primary School, Vadugam-637407.
Colleges
- Muthayammal Engineering College
- Thiruvalluvar Government Arts and Science College,Andagalur Gate,Rasipuram
- Muthayammal Arts and Science College
- Muthayammal Technical Campus
- Muthayammal Industrial Training Instituute
- Dr.Hanemann Homeopathy Medical College and research Institution
- Many B.Ed Colleges are located here.
- Gnanamani Engineering College
- Gnanamani College of Technology
- Paavai engineering college
- Paavai College of Engineering
- Paavai College of Technology
- Paavai Group of Institution College
- Paavai Polytechnic College
- Paavai Varam Polytechnic College
- Paavai School of Management
- Paavai Teacher Training Institute
- Paavai Vidhyasaram CBSE School
- Paavai College of Education
- Paavai College of Arts and Science College for Women
- TNOU B.Ed., Study Center(Kasthurba College of Education),Athanur, Rasipuram-637408.
- TNOU B.Ed., Study Center(Rasi College of Education),Rasipuram-637401.
- Rasi College of Education(B.Ed.,)Rasipuram-637401.
- Muthayammal Polytechnic Institution
Politics
Rasipuram Lok Saba Constituency is removed from the latest alignments and joined in to Namakkal Constituency.Hospitals
- Surya Hospital(ortho),Salem main road,Rasipuram.
- Manickam Hospital(general surgeon),Aathur main road.Rasipuram.
- M.R Hospital(child specialist).Rasipuram.
- Shanthi Hospital(ginac)Aathur main road,Rasipuram.
- Anbu Clinic, OLD Bazzar Post Office (Ortho and DGO)
- Aravind Hospital
- Siva Hospital
- NS Hospital
Hotels
- Sri Ramalinga Vilas
- Velmurugan
- Amman
- Selvi mess
- Thirumalai mess
- Ashok Bhavan
- Lakshmi vilas
- Akka Parota shop near Mariamman Temple
- Mettu street Idly shop
- Sri Saravana Bhavan
- Pillayar Temple Parota shop
- Shanthi Inn
- Karthick Bhavan
- Kailash Bhavan
Theatres
- Vijayalakshmi
- Sri Devi
- Samundi
- Bharathi ( not working )
- Krishna ( not working )
- Balasubramanium ( demolished )
External links
See also
- Rasipuram (Lok Sabha constituency)Rasipuram (Lok Sabha constituency)Rasipuram was a Lok Sabha constituency in Tamil Nadu. After delimitation in 2009, it is now a defunct constituency.-Assembly segments:Rasipuram Lok Sabha constituency was composed of the following assembly segments :#Chinnasalem...