Tiruchengode
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Location
Tiruchengode is in south IndiaIndia
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...
in the state 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...
, approximately 18 km from the 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"...
, 44 km from Salem, and 35 km from Namakkal.
Major Occupations
Tiruchengode has a more industry oriented occupation rather than agriculture. Agriculture is not done here on a large scale due to lack of abundant water supply as it is solely dependent on the Cauvery river that flows near Pallipalayam, Erode and also dependant on the occasional rains.The major industries here are Rig Spares, Power Looms and Textile Industries, Bus and Lorry Body Building, Lathe Industry, Rice Mills,Granite Factory etc. Tiruchengode is well known for its Rig (Borewell) Lorries.
Tiruchengode can be called "The Borewell Hub of India" as it manufactures the largest number of Borewell Vehicles operated in India.
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...
, Tiruchengode had a population of 80,177. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Tiruchengode has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 79%, and female literacy
Literacy
Literacy has traditionally been described as the ability to read for knowledge, write coherently and think critically about printed material.Literacy represents the lifelong, intellectual process of gaining meaning from print...
is 65%. In Tiruchengode, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.
District profile
- This cityCityA city is a relatively large and permanent settlement. Although there is no agreement on how a city is distinguished from a town within general English language meanings, many cities have a particular administrative, legal, or historical status based on local law.For example, in the U.S...
has various other names like Nagasalam, Panimalai, Kodhai Malai, Aravakiri, Vayu Malai, Kongumalai, Nagagiri, Vandhimalai, Siddharmalai, Didya and still more. - It is a part of Kongu NaduKongu NaduKongu 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...
region of Tamil Nadu. Kongu NaduKongu NaduKongu 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...
includes in it 24 villages, out of which Poondhurai, a sub-urb of Erode city is one of the important pilgrimage centre. West of Cauvery is Melakarai Pundhurai and East of Cauvery is Kilakarai Pundhurai. Kilakarai Pundhurai is famously known as Thiruchengodu. - The word "Thiruchengodu" means beautiful, steeped hill in Tamil LanguageTamil languageTamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. It has official status in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in the Indian union territory of Pondicherry. Tamil is also an official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore...
. - Tiruchengodu is famous for its hill and the temple on the top.
- Ancient and historical Thiruchengodu is crowned with Mummurthies named Arthanareeswar, Chengodu Velan and Athikesava Perumal.
- The average annual rainfall is around 950mm. The altitude is about 150–200 metres msl
The Temples
- Ardhanareeswarar, one of the 64 manifestations of Shiva, representing the unity of Shiva and Parvati, is enshrined in this revered hill temple of great significance, accessible by a motorable road. This temple is regarded as the 4th of the 7 Tevara Stalams in the Kongu RegionKongu NaduKongu 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...
of Tamilnadu.
- Ancient walls, mandapams and sculptured pillars (now in a state of disrepair) add to the awe that this temple perpetuates, on top of the hill. The motorway and the renovated Rajagopuram are of recent origin. True to the name Nagagiri, there is a 60 ft long snakeSnakeSnakes are elongate, legless, carnivorous reptiles of the suborder Serpentes that can be distinguished from legless lizards by their lack of eyelids and external ears. Like all squamates, snakes are ectothermic, amniote vertebrates covered in overlapping scales...
carved on the hill.
- Although the sanctum faces the West, entrance to it is from the South. A majestic image of Ardanareeswarar adorns the sanctum. There is a water spring at the foot of the image which is said to have been divinely manifested (Uli Padaa Uruvam). There are inscriptions here from the times of Parantaka Chola, Gangaikonda Chola, the VijayanagarVijayanagara EmpireThe Vijayanagara Empire , referred as the Kingdom of Bisnaga by the Portuguese, was an empire based in South Indian in the Deccan Plateau region. It was established in 1336 by Harihara I and his brother Bukka Raya I of the Yadava lineage. The empire rose to prominence as a culmination of attempts...
and Mysore Kings and the Nayaks.
- kannagi after burning madurai finally reached thiruchengode hill and she was taken by pushpak viman and went to heaven. and kannagi vizhla is celebrated with pomp and glory every year.
- Uttsavamurti of this temple is in the Cleveland Museum of ArtCleveland Museum of ArtThe Cleveland Museum of Art is an art museum situated in the Wade Park District, in the University Circle neighborhood on Cleveland's east side. Internationally renowned for its substantial holdings of Asian and Egyptian art, the museum houses a diverse permanent collection of more than 43,000...
, Cleveland, USA.
- The Tiruchengottuvelavar shrine (to Subramanyar) attracts a number of pilgrims.
- Sambandar composed the Tiruneelakandapatikam here, to help rid fellow travellers of an affliction. Muthuswamy Deekshitar has sung of this shrine in Ardhanareeswaram in Kumudakriya.
- Tiruchengode also has an Anjaneya swamy temple renovated three years before, Bathrakaliamman temple which had Kumbabishekam on 21-04-2010 and an Ayyappan temple which are very famous among the residents.
The Church
- There is a St.Mary's church which is very famous has lots of Roman Catholic followers is located on the salem road. major Christian festivals like Christmas, Easter and also New Year is celebrated here very grandly.
Sri Sundhara Raja Perumal
- The Sri Sundararaja Perumal Temple is located in the heart of the Kanakapatti village. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu in the form of Sundararajan, a synonym of love and beauty.
Festivals
Tiruchengode's major Festival was the Sengottuvelavar Car Festival known as Vaigasi Visakam (Celebrated during the Tamil month of Vaikasi). The Festival was celebrated for 15 days, with separate cars carrying sengottuvelavar, arthanareeswarar and many small lords. This festival is very famous among the nearby surrounding towns and villages.Three worship services are offered each day. The late night worship service (Artha Jaama Pooja) is considered to be of importance here. New moon days are also considered to be special.
Moliapalli annamar swamy temple is located 15 km from thiruchengodu.
Road
Tiruchengode is well connected by state as well as private buses from ChennaiChennai
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"....
, Trichy, 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"...
, Salem, Namakkal, Rasipuram
Rasipuram
Rasipuram is a municipal corporation in Namakkal district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is a town from Salem, India.-History:...
, Karur
Karur
Karur 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...
, Sankagiri
Sankagiri
Sankagiri Fort is a historical fort maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India. It is located 22 km from the city of Erode and 38 km from Salem.- SANKAGIRI FORT :...
, 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...
, Paramathi Velur, 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....
, Bhavani
Bhavani
Bhavani is a ferocious aspect of the Hindu goddess Parvati. Bhavani means "giver of life", the power of nature or the source of creative energy. In addition to her ferocious aspect, she is also known as Karunaswaroopini, "filled with mercy"....
, Edapadi, 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...
, Hyderabad etc.,
Rail
- The nearest railway station is Sankari durg (8 km) & Erode Cauvery RS (16 km)
- The nearest major Railway Junction ErodeErodeErode 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"...
(23 km) and Salem (46 km).
Air
The nearest airport is at Salem (46 km), CoimbatoreCoimbatore
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"....
(120 km) & Trichy (120 km)
Prominent Citizens
* K.S.Rangasamy, Chairman, K.S.R Group of Institutions
Politics
Tiruchengode assembly constituency is part of Tiruchengode (Lok Sabha constituency). Recently, it has been included in the Namakkal Parliamentary constituency - from the 2009 elections onwards.[3]
MP's History :
* 2009 GhandiSelvan DMK
(Tiruchengode Constituency is now joined with Namakkal constituency during rearrangement)
* 2004 Subbulakshmi Jagadeesan DMK
* 1999 M. Kannappan MDMK
* 1998 K. Palaniswamy AIADMK
* 1996 K.P. Ramalingam DMK
* 1991 K.S. Soundaram AIADMK
* 1989 K. Palaniswamy AIADMK
* 1984 P. Kannan AIADMK
* 1980 M. Kandaswamy DMK
* 1977 R. Kolanthaivelu AIADMK
* 1971 M. Muthusami DMK
* 1967 K. Anbazhagan DMK
* 1962 P. Subbarayan INC
* 1957 P. Subbarayan INC
* 1951 S.K. Baby Ind
Educational institutions
Tiruchengode is well known for its educational institutions in the state.
Colleges
There are numerous private Arts, Science, Paramedical and Engineering Colleges in the town, including:
* Bharath Polytechnic College
* K.S.R College of Engineering
* K.S.R College of Arts and Science
* K.S.R Polytechnic College
* K.S.Rangasamy College of Technology
* K.S.Rangasamy Institute of Technology
* K.S.R. Institute of Dental Science and Research
* Mahendra Arts & Science College
* Mahendra Engineering College
* Mahendra Engineering College for Women
* Mahendra Institute of Engineering and Technology
* Mahendra Institute of Technology
* Sengunthar Arts and Science College
* Sengunthar B-School for Women
* Sengunthar College of Engineering
* Sengunthar College of Engineering for Women
* Sengunthar Engineering College
* Vidhya Vikas College of Engineering
* Vivekanandha Business School for Women
* Vivekanandha College of Arts and Science for Women
* Vivekanandha College of Engineering for Women
* Vivekanandha College of Nursing for Women
* Vivekanandha College of Technology for Women
* Vivekanandha Dental College for Women
* Vivekanandha Institute of Engineering and Technology for Women
* Vivekanandha Institute of Information and Management Studies for Women
Schools
Some of the famous schools include:
* Avvai K.S.R. Matriculation School
* Gandhi High School, Kandhampalayam
* Gandhi Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Kandhampalayam
* Govt Boys Higher Secondary School
* Govt Girls Higher Secondary School
* Govt Higher Secondary School, Chittalandur
* Govt Higher Secondary School, Manickampalayam
* Holy Angels' Matric Higher Secondary School
* K.S.R Matric Higher Secondary School
* Mahadeva Vidyalayam Higher Secondary School
* New Oxford Matriculation School
* S.K.V Matriculation Higher Secondary School
* S.P.K. Matric Higher Secondary School
* Sengunthar Matriculation Higher Secondary School
* Seventh Day Adventist Matriculation Higher Secondary School
* Shri Renghaa Vidyalayaa Matriculation School
* St. Antony's Higher Secondary School
* Vidya Vikas Matric Higher Secondary School
* Vishwa Bharathi Higher Secondary School
* Vishwa Jothi Nursery and Primary School
* Vivekanandha Vidhya Bhavan Matriculation School for Girls
* Vivekanandha Vidhya Bhavan Higher Secondary School for Girls
* K.R.P Matriculation Higher secondary school