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Thiruchengode
Location of Thiruchengode
in Tamil Nadu and India
Coordinates 11°15′54″N 77°56′24″E / 11.265°N 77.94°E / 11.265; 77.94

Coordinates: 11°15′54″N 77°56′24″E / 11.265°N 77.94°E / 11.265; 77.94

Country India
State Tamil Nadu
District(s) Namakkal
Population 80,177 (2001[update])
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
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• Pincode • 637211
• Telephone • +04288

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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* 1 History
* 2 Direction compass
* 3 Location
* 4 Major Occupations
* 5 Demographics
* 6 District profile
* 7 The Temples
* 8 Festivals
* 9 Transport
o 9.1 Road
o 9.2 Rail
o 9.3 Air
* 10 Politics
* 11 Educational institutions
o 11.1 Colleges
o 11.2 Schools
* 12 See also
* 13 References
* 14 External links

History

In ancient days, Tiruchengode was known as Thirukodimaadachenkunrur - 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. 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 the city of Madurai by fire is called to Sorgam (Destiny) by her husband Kovalan and is in a wrath at the peak of the Tiruchengode hill.

* The modern history of Tiruchengode includes many memorable events. Eminent leaders like Rajaji, EVR Periar and EVK Sampath are bound to this town.

* Tiruchengode has the pride of having the country's first Gandhi Ashram a tribute to our nation's great leader Mahatma Gandhi and opened by our country's then viceroy Rajaji (Rajagopalachari).

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[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.
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View of the city from T.Gode Tirumalai

* This city 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 Nadu region of 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.
* 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 Region of Tamilnadu.

Ardhanareeswarar Temple

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 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

* Sri Sundhara Raja Perumal is a temple dedicated to Lord Sundhara Raja Perumal situated 7 km from the town of tiruchengode.

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
* The nearest railway station is Sankari durg (8 km) & Erode Cauvery RS (16 km)
* The nearest major Railway Junction Erode (23 km) and Salem (46 km).

Air

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

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.
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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

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