Tiruchengode(Tamil: திருச்செங்கோடு ) is a city and municipality located in the modern day Namakkal District(Tamil: நாமக்கல் மாவட்டம்), in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The famous Ardhanareeswarar (see Ardhanarishvara) hill temple (one of the 64 manifestations of Lord Shiva, representing the unity of Shiva and Parvati) is situated in Tiruchengode. This is an ancient temple mentioned in the Tamil work Silapathikaram as Neduvelkunru. It is also famous for Chenkottu Velavar (Lord Muruga) Temple, which is situated in the same hill.
History
In ancient days, Tiruchengode was known as "Thirukodimaadachenkunrur". One of the Historic Place in Tamilnadu. Also it was known as "Thiruchengottankudi Nageswaram". It enshrines the Ardhanareeswarar (man-woman) manifestation 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 is an ancient temple mentioned in the Tamil work Silappadikaram as Neduvelkunru. The red color of the hill caused the name Chengode. The image above, shows the view of the surrounding area from the top of the Tiruchengode hill. This temple is regarded as the 4th of the 7 Tevara Stalams in the Kongu Region of Tamilnadu.The town lies between 11 o 20'0 " and 11 o 30'0 " Northern Latitude and between 70 o 50'0 " 78 o 0'0 " Eastern Longitude.
It is believed that Kannagi (Silappathikaram), after demolishing madurai by fire is called to sorgam(Destiny) by her husband Kovalan in a rath at the peak of thiruchengode hill.
The Modern History of Tiruchengode includes many Memorable events.Eminent Leaders like Rajaji,EVR Periar,EVK Sambath are bound to this town.
Tiruchengode has the pride of having the country's first Gandhi Ashram a tribute to our nations great leader Mahatma Gandhiji , opened by our country's then viceroy Rajaji aka Rajagopalachari.
Location
Tiruchengode is in south India in the state of Tamilnadu, approximately 18 km away from Erode, 44 km away from Salem, and 36 km away from Namakkal. 7 km from sankari Drug Rail way station.
Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[1] 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 is 65%. In Tiruchengode, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.
District Profile
Tiruchengodu is in Namakkal District, Tamil Nadu. Kongu Nadu 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 Language.
This city has various other names like Nagasalam, Panimalai, Kodhai Malai, Aravakiri, Vayu Malai, Kongumalai, Nagagiri, Vandhimalai, Siddharmalai, Didya and still more. Now, this town is in Namakkal district and located 16 km from Erode. In ancient days, Tiruchengodu is known as "Thirukodimaadachenkunrur".
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 ancient Arthanareeswar temple was mentioned in the Tamil work Silapathikaram as Neduvelkunru.
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 Region 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 snake 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 Vijayanagar and Mysore Kings and the Nayaks.
Uttsavamurti of this temple is in the Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, USA.[2]
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 a small anjaneya swamy temple, and an iyappan temple which are very famous among the residents.
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.
Tiruchengodu is in Namakkal District, Tamil Nadu. Kongu Nadu 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 Language.
This city has various other names like Nagasalam, Panimalai, Kodhai Malai, Aravakiri, Vayu Malai, Kongumalai, Nagagiri, Vandhimalai, Siddharmalai, Didya and still more. Now, this town is in Namakkal district and located 16 km from Erode. In ancient days, Tiruchengodu is known as "Thirukodimaadachenkunrur".
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 ancient Arthanareeswar temple was mentioned in the Tamil work Silapathikaram as Neduvelkunru.
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 Region 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 snake 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 Vijayanagar and Mysore Kings and the Nayaks.
Uttsavamurti of this temple is in the Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, USA.[2]
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 a small anjaneya swamy temple, and an iyappan temple which are very famous among the residents.
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.
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.
Temple Times: Please note the Temple is open from 6.00 A.M. to 6.00 P.M; after 6.00 P M no vehicles are allowed to go to Hill.
Transport
Road
Tiruchengode is well connected by state as well as private buses from Chennai, Coimbatore, Trichy, Erode, Salem, Namakkal, Rasipuram, and Karur.
Rail
The nearest railway station is Sankari durg (7 km) & Erode Cauvery RS (12 km)
The nearest major Railway Junction Erode (19 km) and Salem (46 km).
Air
The nearest airport is at Trichy (120 km) & Coimbatore (120 km)
Prominent Citizens
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.
Temple Times: Please note the Temple is open from 6.00 A.M. to 6.00 P.M; after 6.00 P M no vehicles are allowed to go to Hill.
Transport
Road
Tiruchengode is well connected by state as well as private buses from Chennai, Coimbatore, Trichy, Erode, Salem, Namakkal, Rasipuram, and Karur.
Rail
The nearest railway station is Sankari durg (7 km) & Erode Cauvery RS (12 km)
The nearest major Railway Junction Erode (19 km) and Salem (46 km).
Air
The nearest airport is at Trichy (120 km) & Coimbatore (120 km)
Prominent Citizens
T.P.Arumugam, Former MLA, Philanthrophist, Correspondent, Sengunthar Institutions
K.S.Rangasamy, Chairman, K.S.R Group of Institutions
T.S.Pattabiraman, Advocate, Freedom Fighter, MLA (Indian National Congress) and 3-term Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha).
T.N.Selvaganapathy, Advocate, former Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha).
T.M.Kaliyanannan, former MP(Constituent Assembly), MLA, MLC (Indian National Congress).
Politics
Tiruchengode assembly constituency is part of Tiruchengode (Lok Sabha constituency). Lately it is included in the Namakkal Parliamentary constituency from 2009 elections onwards. [3]
MP's History :
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
Tiruchengode assembly constituency is part of Tiruchengode (Lok Sabha constituency). Lately it is included in the Namakkal Parliamentary constituency from 2009 elections onwards. [3]
MP's History :
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 best educational institutions in the state. There are a lot of good schools and colleges operating from the town.
There are numerous private Arts, Science, Paramedical and Engineering Colleges in the town, including:
vidhya vikas college of engineering
K.S.R College of Engineering
K.S.Rangasamy college of Technology
Mahendra Engineering College
Sengunthar Arts and Science College
Sengunthar B-School for Women
Sengunthar College of Engineering for Women
Sengunthar Engineering College
Vivekananda Engineering College
Some of the famous schools include:
Vidya Vikas Matric Higher Secondary School
Govt Boys Higher Secondary School
Govt Girls Higher Secondary School
Holy Angels' Matric Higher Secondary School
Shri Renghaa Vidyalayaa Matriculation School
K.S.R Matric Higher Secondary School
Avvai K.S.R. Matriculation School
Mahadeva Vidyalayam Higher Secondary School
S.P.K. Matric Higher Secondary School
Sengunthar Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Seventh Day Adventist Higher Secondary Matriculation School
Vishwa Bharathi Higher Secondary School
Major Occupation
Tiruchengode has more industry oriented occupation rather than agriculture. Agriculture is not carried out Vastly here due to lack of water as it is solely depend on the Cauvery river runs near Pallipalayam, Erode and also depends on rain.
Major Industries here are Rig Spares, Power Looms & 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 as "The Borewell Hub of India " as it has the most number of the Borewell Vehicle operated around India.
Tiruchengode is well known for its best educational institutions in the state. There are a lot of good schools and colleges operating from the town.
There are numerous private Arts, Science, Paramedical and Engineering Colleges in the town, including:
vidhya vikas college of engineering
K.S.R College of Engineering
K.S.Rangasamy college of Technology
Mahendra Engineering College
Sengunthar Arts and Science College
Sengunthar B-School for Women
Sengunthar College of Engineering for Women
Sengunthar Engineering College
Vivekananda Engineering College
Some of the famous schools include:
Vidya Vikas Matric Higher Secondary School
Govt Boys Higher Secondary School
Govt Girls Higher Secondary School
Holy Angels' Matric Higher Secondary School
Shri Renghaa Vidyalayaa Matriculation School
K.S.R Matric Higher Secondary School
Avvai K.S.R. Matriculation School
Mahadeva Vidyalayam Higher Secondary School
S.P.K. Matric Higher Secondary School
Sengunthar Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Seventh Day Adventist Higher Secondary Matriculation School
Vishwa Bharathi Higher Secondary School
Major Occupation
Tiruchengode has more industry oriented occupation rather than agriculture. Agriculture is not carried out Vastly here due to lack of water as it is solely depend on the Cauvery river runs near Pallipalayam, Erode and also depends on rain.
Major Industries here are Rig Spares, Power Looms & 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 as "The Borewell Hub of India " as it has the most number of the Borewell Vehicle operated around India.
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