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'''Tiruchengode''' (Tamil : திருச்செங்கோடு ) is a city and selection grade municipality located in southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
'''Tiruchengode''' is a special grade [[municipality]] town located in western part of southern Indian state of [[Tamil Nadu]]. It is famous for the ancient hilltop [[Ardhanareeswarar Temple]], dedicated to the unique combined male-female form of Lord [[Shiva]] and Goddess [[Parvati|Parvathi]]. This important place of pilgrimage is mentioned in the Tamil work [[Silappatikaram|Silapathikaram]] as 'Nedulkundru' and is celebrated in the hymns of Saivite saints. The equally famous Chenkottu Velavar Temple, dedicated to Lord [[Kartikeya|Murugan]], is situated on the same hill. As of 2011, the town had a population of 95,335. As per 2011 population, Tiruchengode is the largest city in Namakkal district. It is also famous for rig business.
As of 2011, the town had a population of 95,335. As per 2011 population, Tiruchengode is the largest city in Namakkal district. It is also famous for rig business.
==History==
==History==
This Tiruchengode was separated from Salem district several years before{{When|date=August 2021}}.
In ancient days, Tiruchengode was known as ''[[Thirukodimaadachenkundrur]]'' – one of the historic places in Tamil Nadu.l.
In ancient days, Tiruchengode was known as ''[[Thirukodimaadachenkundrur]]'' – one of the historic places in Tamil Nadu.
Tiruchengode was formed on November 22 and that day is celebrated as tiruchengode day. 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.
Tiruchengode was formed on 22 November and that day is celebrated as 'Tiruchengode day'.
* It is believed that [[Kannagi]] (Silappathikaram), after demolishing the city of Madurai by fire is called to Sorgam (Heaven) 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, T.S. Pattabiraman, T.M.Kaliyannan Gounder and EVK Sampath are bound to this town.
*Paramasiva Prabhakar Kumaramangalam was the 6th Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) of the Indian Army from 1967 to 1969. who is from Tiruchengode, His father Paramasivan Subbarayan was the Chief Minister of Madras Presidency, India's ambassador to Indonesia and Union Minister of Transport and Communications and Governor of Maharashtra was also from Tiruchengode
* Tiruchengode has the pride of having the country's first [[Sabarmati Ashram|Gandhi Ashram]] a tribute to India's great leader Mahatma Gandhi and opened by country's then viceroy Rajaji (Rajagopalachari).
==Location==
==Location==
Tiruchengode is in northwestern part of [[Tamil Nadu]], approximately 20 km from the City of [[Erode]], 37 km from the district headquarters [[Namakkal]], 46 km from [[Salem, Tamil Nadu|Salem]], 120 km from [[Coimbatore]] and 407 km from the state capital [[Chennai]].
Tiruchengode is in northwestern part of [[Tamil Nadu]], approximately 20 km from the City of [[Erode]], 46 km from [[Salem, Tamil Nadu|Salem]], and 120 km from [[Coimbatore]].
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According to [[2011 census of India|2011 census]], Tiruchengode had a population of 95,335 with a sex-ratio of 994 females for every 1,000 males, much above the national average of 929.<ref name="dashboard">{{cite web|title=Census Info 2011 Final population totals|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/censusinfodashboard/index.html|publisher=Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India|year=2013|access-date=26 January 2014}}</ref> A total of 8,901 were under the age of six, constituting 4,495 males and 4,406 females. [[Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes]] accounted for 11.36% and 0.07% of the population respectively. The average literacy of the town was 75.87%, compared to the national average of 72.99%.<ref name="dashboard"/> The town had a total of 26,508 households. There were a total of 42,405 workers, comprising 329 cultivators, 686 main agricultural labourers, 1,279 in house hold industries, 38,804 other workers, 1,307 marginal workers, 7 marginal cultivators, 46 marginal agricultural labourers, 80 marginal workers in household industries and 1,174 other marginal workers.<ref name=2011census>{{cite web|title=Census Info 2011 Final population totals - Tiruchengode|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=687715|publisher=Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India|year=2013|access-date=26 January 2014}}</ref> As per the religious census of 2011, Tiruchengode had 95.88% [[Hindus]], 2.95% [[Muslims]], 1.05% [[Christians]], 0.02% [[Sikhs]], 0.0% [[Buddhists]], 0.0% [[Jainism|Jains]], 0.1% following other religions and 0.0% following no religion or did not indicate any religious preference.<ref name=religion2011>{{cite web|title=Population By Religious Community - Tamil Nadu|year=2011|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-01.html|format=XLS|publisher=Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India|access-date=13 September 2015}}</ref>
According to [[2011 census of India|2011 census]], Tiruchengode had a population of 95,335 with a sex-ratio of 994 females for every 1,000 males, much above the national average of 929.<ref name="dashboard">{{cite web|title=Census Info 2011 Final population totals|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/censusinfodashboard/index.html|publisher=Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India|year=2013|access-date=26 January 2014}}</ref> A total of 8,901 were under the age of six, constituting 4,495 males and 4,406 females. [[Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes]] accounted for 11.36% and .07% of the population respectively. The average literacy of the town was 75.87%, compared to the national average of 72.99%.<ref name="dashboard"/> The town had a total of 26508 households. There were a total of 42,405 workers, comprising 329 cultivators, 686 main agricultural labourers, 1,279 in house hold industries, 38,804 other workers, 1,307 marginal workers, 7 marginal cultivators, 46 marginal agricultural labourers, 80 marginal workers in household industries and 1,174 other marginal workers.<ref name=2011census>{{cite web|title=Census Info 2011 Final population totals - Tiruchengode|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=687715|publisher=Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India|year=2013|access-date=26 January 2014}}</ref> As per the religious census of 2011, Tiruchengode had 95.88% [[Hindus]], 2.95% [[Muslims]], 1.05% [[Christians]], 0.02% [[Sikhs]], 0.0% [[Buddhists]], 0.0% [[Jainism|Jains]], 0.1% following other religions and 0.0% following no religion or did not indicate any religious preference.<ref name=religion2011>{{cite web|title=Population By Religious Community - Tamil Nadu|year=2011|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-01.html|format=XLS|publisher=Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India|access-date=13 September 2015}}</ref>
==District profile==
==District profile==
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* It is a part of [[Kongu Nadu]] region of Tamil Nadu. [[Kongu Nadu]] includes in it 24 [[villages]], out of which Poondhurai, a suburb 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.
* It is a part of [[Kongu Nadu]] region of Tamil Nadu. [[Kongu Nadu]] includes in it 24 [[villages]], out of which Poondhurai, a suburb 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]].
* The word "Thiruchengodu" means beautiful, steeped hill in [[Tamil Language]].
* Thiruchengodu is famous for its reference in 'Kandhar Anuboothi' sung by Arunagirinathar for Lord Murugan -as "Nagasala velava nalu kavi".
* Thiruchengodu is famous for its reference in Kandhar Anuboothi sung by Arunagirinathar for Lord Murugan -as "Nagasala velava nalu kavi".
* Tiruchengodu is famous for its hill and the temple on the top.
* Tiruchengodu is famous for its hill and the temple on the top.
* Ancient and historical Thiruchengodu is crowned with Mummurthies named Arthanareeshwarar, Chengodu Velan and Athikesava Perumal.
* Ancient and historical Thiruchengodu is crowned with Mummurthies named Arthanareeswar, Chengodu Velan and Athikesava Perumal.
* The average annual rainfall is around 950 mm. The altitude is about 150–200 metres asl.
* The average annual rainfall is around 950 mm. The altitude is about 150–200 metres above sea level.
* Around Tiruchengode many schools and colleges are there.
* Around Tiruchengode many schools and colleges are there.
== Tourist Attractions ==
==The Temples==
It is famous for the ancient hilltop [[Ardhanareeswarar Temple, Tiruchengode]] Umaiorubagan (Arthanāreeshwara), dedicated to the unique combined male-female form of Lord [[Shiva]] and Goddess [[Parvati|Parvathi]] (see [[Ardhanarishvara|Ardhanarishwara]]). This important place of pilgrimage is mentioned in the Tamil work [[Silappatikaram|Silapathikaram]] as 'Neduvelkundru' and is celebrated in the hymns of Saivite saints. The Chenkottu Velavar Temple, dedicated to Lord [[Kartikeya|Murugan]], is situated on the same hill.
*Ardhanareeswarar, one of the 64 manifestations of Shiva, representing the unity of Shiva and Parvati, is enshrined in the revered [[Ardhanareeswarar Temple]], a hill temple of significance, accessible by a motorable road. [[File:Thiruchencode temple.JPG|thumb|right|300px|[[Ardhanareeswarar Temple|Thiruchengode hill Siva temple]]]] This temple is regarded as the 4th of the 7 Tevara Stalams in the [[Kongu Nadu|Kongu Region]] of [[Tamil Nadu]].
: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 [[Vijayanagara Empire|Vijayanagar]] and [[Mysore]] Kings and the Nayaks.
: kannagi after burning Madurai finally reached Tiruchengode hill and she was taken by pushpak viman and went to heaven. Kannagi vizhla is celebrated with pomp and glory every year.
:Uttsavamurti of this temple is in the [[Cleveland Museum of Art]], Cleveland, USA.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.clevelandart.org/explore/work.asp?searchText=shiva&display=&ctl00%24ctl00%24ctrlHeader%24btnSearch=go&tab=2&recNo=9 | title=Employment Opportunities | date=26 September 2012 }}</ref>
The Tiruchengottuvelavar shrine (to Subramanyar) attracts a number of pilgrims. A Temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha is located on the highest point of the mountain where the Main temple is located, known as Uchi Pillayar Temple.
Sambandar composed the Tiruneelakandapatikam here, to help rid fellow travellers of an affliction. [[Muthuswamy Dikshitar]] has sung of this shrine in Ardhanareeswaram in Kumudakriya.
*Kailasanathar Temple, another famous temple of Tiruchengode is located at the foothills, at Kamalar.
'''Ongaliamman (Om Kaali) Temple'''
Tiruchengode Chinna Ongaliamman Temple. This Temple is located in near by Tiruchengode Old Bus Stand. Tiruchengode's second biggest festival called 'Maasi Kundam' conducted on every tamil month 'Maasi' (Every March month) in this temple. Lakhs of peoples participating for Fire Pedal event in this festival.
*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.
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.
'''Sri Dhevi Bhudevi Sametha Sundhara Raja Perumal'''
*The Sri Sundararaja Perumal Temple is located in the Kanakapatti village. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu in the form of Sundararajan, a synonym of love and beauty.
Uttsavamurti of this temple is in the [[Cleveland Museum of Art]], Cleveland, USA.<ref>{{cite web |title=Trident with Shiva as Half-Woman (Ardhanarishvara) |url=https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1969.117# |website=Cleveland Museum of Art |access-date=28 August 2021 |language=en |date=31 October 2018}}</ref>
'''Kandaswami (Murugan) Temple'''
Kalippatti Kandaswami Temple. This Temple is located in Kalippatti, (Salem Via) Thiruchengode Taluk, Namakkal DT.
'''soothaga kulam(thoorankootam in Tamil) periyandavar(gods god) and perumal temple at panneerkuthi palayam'''
soothaga kulam (thoorangkootam in Tamil) perumal and periyandavar temple located in panneerkuthipalayam village from 8 km from Tiruchengode bus stand. In earlier time this village was called as pirithi kumarapalayam. But now changed that name into pannikuthipalayam in the remembrance of one big festival is conducting every five years once in this temple. At that time sacrifice the pig (in Tamil panni) to the god periyandavar.
*Arulmigu Muthu Muniyappan Temple, Arulmigu Muthu Kumaraswamy Temple and Arulmigu Muthu Mariamman Temple located in [[Sattaiyampudur]], Tiruchengode Taluk, Namakkal DT.
==Festivals==
==Festivals==
Tiruchengode's major Festival is the Arthanareeswarar Car Festival known as Vaigasi Visakam (Celebrated during the Tamil month of Vaikasi). The Festival is 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.
Tiruchengode's major Festival is the Arthanareeswarar Car Festival known as '''Vaigasi Visakam''' (Celebrated during the Tamil month of Vaikasi). The Festival is 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.
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 {{cvt|15|km}} from thiruchengodu.
Moliapalli annamar swamy temple is located 15 km from thiruchengodu.
==Politics==
Tiruchengode assembly constituency is part of [[Tiruchengode (Lok Sabha constituency)]] until 2008. From the 2009 elections onward it is included in the [[Namakkal (Lok Sabha constituency)]].{{citation needed|date=September 2020}}
==Transport==
==Transport==
Tiruchengode is well connected by state as well as private buses from [[Chennai]], [[Coimbatore]], [[Trichy]], [[Erode]], [[Salem, Tamil Nadu|Salem]], [[Namakkal]], [[Rasipuram]], [[Karur]], [[Sankagiri]], [[Attur]], [[Kallakkurichi]], [[Paramathi]]-[[Velur, Namakkal|Velur]], [[Komarapalayam]], [[Bhavani]], [[Edappadi]], [[Dharapuram]], [[Palani]], [[Bangalore]], [[Hyderabad, India|Hyderabad]] etc.,
Tiruchengode is well connected by state as well as private buses from [[Chennai]], [[Coimbatore]], [[Trichy]], [[Erode]], [[Salem, Tamil Nadu|Salem]], [[Namakkal]], [[Rasipuram]], [[Karur]], [[Sankagiri]], [[Attur]], [[Kallakkurichi]], [[Paramathi]]-[[Velur, Namakkal|Velur]], [[Komarapalayam]], [[Bhavani]], [[Edappadi]], [[Bangalore]], [[Hyderabad, India|Hyderabad]] etc., The nearest railway station is [[Sankagiri|Sankari Durg]] (8 km) & [[Erode]] [[Cauvery Railway Station|Cauvery RS]] (16 km) The nearest major Railway Junction [[Erode]] (23 km), [[Namakkal]] (37 km), [[Rasipuram]] (36 km) and [[Salem, Tamil Nadu|Salem]] (46 km) The nearest sub railway station for Anangur(8 km).
The nearest railway station is [[Sankagiri|Sankari Durg]] ({{convert|8|km|disp=sqbr}}) & [[Erode]] [[Cauvery Railway Station|Cauvery RS]] ({{convert|16|km|disp=sqbr}}) The nearest major Railway Junction [[Erode]] ({{convert|23|km|disp=sqbr}}), [[Namakkal railway station|Namakkal]] ({{convert|37|km|disp=sqbr}}) and [[Salem, Tamil Nadu|Salem]] ({{convert|46|km|disp=sqbr}}) The nearest sub railway station for Anangur ({{convert|8|km|disp=sqbr}}).
The nearest airport is at [[Salem Airport (India)|Salem Airport]] ({{convert|46|km|disp=sqbr}}), [[Coimbatore International Airport]] ({{convert|120|km|disp=sqbr}}) and [[Tiruchirappalli International Airport]] ({{convert|120|km|disp=sqbr}}).
The nearest airport is at [[Salem Airport (India)|Salem Airport]](46 km), [[Coimbatore International Airport]] (120 km) & [[Tiruchirappalli International Airport]] (120 km)
Mobile and landline communications are well connected in tiruchengode having exchanges in Tiruchengode and Kootappalli. Mobile connection having 4G GSM services of all major networks.
Mobile and landline communications are well connected in tiruchengode having exchanges in Tiruchengode and Kootappalli. Mobile connection having 4G GSM services of all major networks.
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==Notable people==
==Notable people==
*[[P. Subbarayan]] (11 September 1889 – 6 October 1962): Paramasivan Subbarayan was an Indian politician, [[freedom fighter]] and diplomat and was the [[List of Chief Ministers of Tamil Nadu|Chief Minister of Madras Presidency]], India's ambassador to Indonesia and Union Minister of Transport and Communications in [[Jawaharlal Nehru]]'s government.
*[[T. R. Sundaram|T.R. Sundaram Mudaliyar]] (16 July 1907 – 30 August 1963) was an Indian film actor, director, and producer more than 100 films. He was the founder of the Salem-based film production company [[Modern Theatres|Modern Theatres Ltd]].
*[[T. R. Sundaram|T.R. Sundaram Mudaliyar]] (16 July 1907 – 30 August 1963) was an Indian film actor, director, and producer of more than 100 films. He was the founder of the Salem-based film production company [[Modern Theatres|Modern Theatres Ltd]].
*General [[Paramasiva Prabhakar Kumaramangalam]] (1 July 1913 – 13 March 2000): PP Kumaramangalam was the 6th [[Chief of the Army Staff (India)|Chief of the Army Staff]] (COAS) of the [[Indian Army]] from 1967 to 1969.
==Politics==
*[[Mohan Kumaramangalam]] (1 November 1916 - 30 May 1973) was an Indian politician and [[communist]] theorist who was a member of the [[Communist Party of India]], and later, the [[Indian National Congress]]. He served as a member of [[Lok Sabha]] for [[Puducherry (Lok Sabha constituency)|Pondicherry]] from 1971 to 1972. He also served as Advocate-General for Madras State from 1966 to 1967.
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]
*[[Rangarajan Kumaramangalam]] (12 May 1952 – 23 August 2000): was a prominent politician and a [[Member of parliament, Lok Sabha]] from the [[Salem district|Salem]] constituency from 1984 to 1996 and [[Tiruchirapalli]] constituency from 1998 to 2000.
==Tiruchengode Municipality==
The Tiruchengode Municipality is the civic body that governs the town of Tiruchengode
===Chronological List of Chairmen===
* V.V.C.R. Kandappa Mudaliar
* Pachiyannan Mudaliar
* M.P.R. Arthanari Mudaliar
* [[T. P. Arumugam|T.P. Arumugam Mudaliar]] 3 times elected chairman and ex MLA.
* R. Natesan
* Pon Saraswathi<ref>[http://www.dinakaran.com/News_Detail.asp?Nid=742033 Who is the flag bearer of Tiruchengode municipality with political heritage?, Dinakaran]</ref>
==See also==
*Nalini Sureshbabu (chairman from 2022)<ref>[https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/dmk-bags-chairperson-post-in-four-municipalities-in-namakkal/article65190533.ece/ DMK bags Chairperson post in four Municipalities in Namakkal]</ref>
==See also==
* [[Thirukodimaadachenkundrur]]
* [[Tiruchengode (Lok Sabha constituency)]]
==References==
==References==
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*[http://www.templenet.com/Tamilnadu/s110.html About Ardhanareeswarar Hill Temple]
*[http://www.templenet.com/Tamilnadu/s110.html About Ardhanareeswarar Hill Temple]
*[http://www.templenet.com/Tamilnadu/m055.html About Chenkottu Velavar Temple]
*[http://www.templenet.com/Tamilnadu/m055.html About Chenkottu Velavar Temple]
*[https://historyin.co/tamilnadu/1875-view-from-the-south-of-the-four-pillared-mandapa-and-gopura-of-the-kailasanatha-temple-tiruchengodu 1875 View from the south of the four pillared mandapa and gopura of the Kailasanatha Temple]
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Tiruchengode is a special grade municipality town located in western part of southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is famous for the ancient hilltop Ardhanareeswarar Temple, dedicated to the unique combined male-female form of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi. This important place of pilgrimage is mentioned in the Tamil work Silapathikaram as 'Nedulkundru' and is celebrated in the hymns of Saivite saints. The equally famous Chenkottu Velavar Temple, dedicated to Lord Murugan, is situated on the same hill. As of 2011, the town had a population of 95,335. As per 2011 population, Tiruchengode is the largest city in Namakkal district. It is also famous for rig business.
In ancient days, Tiruchengode was known as Thirukodimaadachenkundrur – one of the historic places in Tamil Nadu.l.
Tiruchengode was formed on November 22 and that day is celebrated as tiruchengode day. 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.
It is believed that Kannagi (Silappathikaram), after demolishing the city of Madurai by fire is called to Sorgam (Heaven) 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, T.S. Pattabiraman, T.M.Kaliyannan Gounder and EVK Sampath are bound to this town.
Paramasiva Prabhakar Kumaramangalam was the 6th Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) of the Indian Army from 1967 to 1969. who is from Tiruchengode, His father Paramasivan Subbarayan was the Chief Minister of Madras Presidency, India's ambassador to Indonesia and Union Minister of Transport and Communications and Governor of Maharashtra was also from Tiruchengode
Tiruchengode has the pride of having the country's first Gandhi Ashram a tribute to India's great leader Mahatma Gandhi and opened by country's then viceroy Rajaji (Rajagopalachari).
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 dependent 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. Nearly more than half of borewells operating across India are from Tiruchengode.
According to 2011 census, Tiruchengode had a population of 95,335 with a sex-ratio of 994 females for every 1,000 males, much above the national average of 929.[2] A total of 8,901 were under the age of six, constituting 4,495 males and 4,406 females. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes accounted for 11.36% and .07% of the population respectively. The average literacy of the town was 75.87%, compared to the national average of 72.99%.[2] The town had a total of 26508 households. There were a total of 42,405 workers, comprising 329 cultivators, 686 main agricultural labourers, 1,279 in house hold industries, 38,804 other workers, 1,307 marginal workers, 7 marginal cultivators, 46 marginal agricultural labourers, 80 marginal workers in household industries and 1,174 other marginal workers.[3] As per the religious census of 2011, Tiruchengode had 95.88% Hindus, 2.95% Muslims, 1.05% Christians, 0.02% Sikhs, 0.0% Buddhists, 0.0% Jains, 0.1% following other religions and 0.0% following no religion or did not indicate any religious preference.[4]
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 suburb 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.
Thiruchengodu is famous for its reference in Kandhar Anuboothi sung by Arunagirinathar for Lord Murugan -as "Nagasala velava nalu kavi".
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 950 mm. The altitude is about 150–200 metres above sea level.
Around Tiruchengode many schools and colleges are there.
Ardhanareeswarar, one of the 64 manifestations of Shiva, representing the unity of Shiva and Parvati, is enshrined in the revered Ardhanareeswarar Temple, a hill temple of significance, accessible by a motorable road. Thiruchengode hill Siva temple This temple is regarded as the 4th of the 7 Tevara Stalams in the Kongu Region of Tamil Nadu.
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 Tiruchengode hill and she was taken by pushpak viman and went to heaven. Kannagi vizhla is celebrated with pomp and glory every year.
The Tiruchengottuvelavar shrine (to Subramanyar) attracts a number of pilgrims. A Temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha is located on the highest point of the mountain where the Main temple is located, known as Uchi Pillayar Temple.
Sambandar composed the Tiruneelakandapatikam here, to help rid fellow travellers of an affliction. Muthuswamy Dikshitar has sung of this shrine in Ardhanareeswaram in Kumudakriya.
Kailasanathar Temple, another famous temple of Tiruchengode is located at the foothills, at Kamalar.
Ongaliamman (Om Kaali) Temple
Tiruchengode Chinna Ongaliamman Temple. This Temple is located in near by Tiruchengode Old Bus Stand. Tiruchengode's second biggest festival called 'Maasi Kundam' conducted on every tamil month 'Maasi' (Every March month) in this temple. Lakhs of peoples participating for Fire Pedal event in this festival.
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.
Sri Dhevi Bhudevi Sametha Sundhara Raja Perumal
The Sri Sundararaja Perumal Temple is located in the Kanakapatti village. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu in the form of Sundararajan, a synonym of love and beauty.
Kandaswami (Murugan) Temple
Kalippatti Kandaswami Temple. This Temple is located in Kalippatti, (Salem Via) Thiruchengode Taluk, Namakkal DT.
soothaga kulam(thoorankootam in Tamil) periyandavar(gods god) and perumal temple at panneerkuthi palayam
soothaga kulam (thoorangkootam in Tamil) perumal and periyandavar temple located in panneerkuthipalayam village from 8 km from Tiruchengode bus stand. In earlier time this village was called as pirithi kumarapalayam. But now changed that name into pannikuthipalayam in the remembrance of one big festival is conducting every five years once in this temple. At that time sacrifice the pig (in Tamil panni) to the god periyandavar.
Tiruchengode's major Festival is the Arthanareeswarar Car Festival known as Vaigasi Visakam (Celebrated during the Tamil month of Vaikasi). The Festival is 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.
Mobile and landline communications are well connected in tiruchengode having exchanges in Tiruchengode and Kootappalli. Mobile connection having 4G GSM services of all major networks.
T.R. Sundaram Mudaliyar (16 July 1907 – 30 August 1963) was an Indian film actor, director, and producer more than 100 films. He was the founder of the Salem-based film production company Modern Theatres Ltd.
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]
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