Tiruchengode

Thiruchengode (திருச்செங்கோடு)
—  municipality  —
Thiruchengode (திருச்செங்கோடு)
Location of Thiruchengode (திருச்செங்கோடு)
in Tamil Nadu and India
Coordinates
Country India
State Tamil Nadu
District(s) Namakkal
Time zone IST (UTC+05:30)
Area

• Elevation

• 230 metres (750 ft)

Thiruchengode (Tamil: திருச்செங்கோடு) is a city and municipality located in 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 ancient temple is 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.

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History

In ancient days, Tiruchengode was known as Thirukodimaadachenkundrur - one of the historic places in Tamil Nadu. It was also 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 is the reason that it was called 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 Tamil Nadu.

Direction compass

Mysore, Gobichettipalayam, Sathyamangalam, Bhavanisagar, Mangalore Bangalore, Hosur, Dharmapuri, Mettur Salem, Vellore, Chennai, Tirupati, Tiruvannamalai
Suriyampalayam, Erode, Coimbatore, Ooty, Coonoor, Palakkad Namakkal, Trichy, Thanjavur, Kumbakonam
   Thiruchengode    
Erode, Tirupur, Pollachi, Udumalpet Karur, Dindigul, Madurai, Tuticorin, Kanyakumari Karur, Trichy, Pudukottai, Karaikudi, Sivaganga, Rameswaram

Location

Tiruchengode is in south India in the state of Tamil Nadu, approximately 18 km from the City of Erode, 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

As of 2001 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

The Temples

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.
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 Art, Cleveland, USA.[2]

The Church

Sri Sundhara Raja Perumal

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.

Transport

Road

Tiruchengode is well connected by state as well as private buses from Chennai, Coimbatore, Trichy, Erode, Salem, Namakkal, Rasipuram, Karur, Sankagiri, Attur, Paramathi Velur, Komarapalayam, Bhavani, Edapadi, Bangalore, Hyderabad etc.,

Rail

Air

The nearest airport is at Salem (46 km), Coimbatore (120 km) & Trichy (120 km)

Prominent Citizens:

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 :

(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

See also

References

  1. ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. http://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. Retrieved 2008-11-01. 
  2. ^ http://www.clevelandart.org/explore/work.asp?searchText=shiva&display=&ctl00%24ctl00%24ctrlHeader%24btnSearch=go&tab=2&recNo=9

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