Uthiyur

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Uthiyur
ஊதியூர்
Poṉṉūthi hills
Historical Town
Ūthiyūr
Nickname: 
Ponnuthi Malai
Uthiyur is located in Tamil Nadu
Uthiyur
Uthiyur
Coordinates: 10°53′55″N 77°31′41″E / 10.89861°N 77.52806°E / 10.89861; 77.52806
Country India
StateTamilNadu Logo.svg Tamil Nadu
RegionKongu Nadu
DistrictTiruppur
TalukKangeyam
Named forPoṉṉūthi Hills, Uttaṇṭa Vēlāyutha Sāmy Kōvil, Koṅguṉa siddhar caves
Government
 • TypeTown panchayat
Elevation
305 m (1,001 ft)
Population
 • Total3,500
DemonymUthiyurian
Languages
 • OfficialTamil, English
Time zoneUTC+5.30 (Indian Standard Time)
Postal Code
638703
Area code(s)04257, 04258

Uthiyur (Tamil: ஊதியூர், romanized: Ūthiyūr or Uthiyoor) is a small town in Kangeyam taluk of Tiruppur district in south Indian state of Tamil Nadu.[1]

Located in foothills of Poṉṉūthi hills, this town serves as a tourist attraction for its Millennium-old Uttaṇṭa Vēlāyudha Sāmy Temple[2] and abode of Koṅguṉa siddhar.[3][4] It is one of the famous Murugan temples in Kongu Nadu which has got Thiruppugazh sung by Arunagirinathar.[5] The town is located in State Highway 83A (Tamil Nadu) which connects Erode and Palani. It is 14 km away from Kangeyam, 18 km away from Dharapuram, 24 km from Vellakoil, 38 km from its district headquarter Tiruppur and 60 km from Erode.[6][7][8]

Etymology[edit]

The town got its name as it is the place where Lord Murugan arose due to the use of herbs and blow the smoke for the benefit of the people. Blowing is called 'Uuthi'(ஊதி) in Tamil.[9] There is an ancient hill named 'Poṉṉūthi' in this town. It is also known as Poṉṉūdhimalai (பொன்னூதி மலை) and it is where great sage Konguna Siddhar stayed and made fire.

Mythology[edit]

The famous mythology about the Uthiyur hills is based on Hindu epic Ramayana. During the great Ramayana war between Rama and Ravana in Ceylon, Rama's brother Lakshmana was struck by an arrow sent by Ravana and he almost died. So to cure him, Jambavan asked Hanuman to get a Sanjeevani herb from the Himalayan Range between Taurus and Kailash peaks and Hanuman followed it. But he could not find the herb in the particular place on the mountain between the 2 peaks. So frustrated he felt like breaking the mountain into pieces. But he suddenly had the idea to lift the whole mountain and take it to Jambavan, and he did. When he flew the entire length of India from the Himalayas to Sri Lanka a few parts of the mountain fell in several places along the length. One of them was in Uthiyur hills named as Poṉṉūthi malai, where the Sage Konkana Siddhar, one of the 18 Siddhar meditated in a small cave at the top of the hill. As soon as Hanuman left, Jambavan took the Sanjeevani herb from the hill and gave its juice to the entire battalion and saved everyone's life.[10][11][12]

The hill, to this day, contains all the medicinal plants including Sanjeevani herb.[13][14][15]

Due to presence of many medicinal plants it is called as Sanjeevi Hill of South.[16][17][18]

History[edit]

Uthiyur was in Dharapuram Tehsil of Coimbatore district of Madras Presidency during British rule.[19]

Geography[edit]

Uthiyur is located in 10°53′55"N 77°31′41"E at an average elevation of 305 m (1000 ft). The town has a semi fort by using 3 side hills as a wall and other side built with large stones as like wall.[20]

Climate[edit]

In Uthiyur, the wet season is oppressive and overcast, the dry season is humid and partly cloudy, and it is hot year round. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 70 °F to 98 °F and is rarely below 65 °F or above 103 °F.[21]

Flora and fauna[edit]

The hills have rich biodiversity of Plants and Animals including Foxes, Monkeys, Pigs, Deer, Wild boar, Wild Dogs, Cows and lots of other Reptile.[22][23][24] The hills is under control of Anamalai Tiger Reserves.[25]

Demographics[edit]

This region had a population of 3500 people according to 2011 Census of India.

Hinduism is the predominant religion in this region accounting for more than 95% of the population. Tamil is the official language of the panchayat town along with English. The dialect of Tamil spoken here is Kongu Tamil. Malayalam and Hindi are minority languages spoken among migrant labours and tourists.

Economy[edit]

Agriculture, Pastoral farming, Business is predominant economy here. It is small economic hub with presence of many Manufacturing, Mining, Textile, Coir, Jute,[26] Dairy industries, Electric power stations and many other units around this region providing jobs for people in this region as well attract North Indians labours.[27][28][29][30][31][32][33] The town also houses Hatsun Agro Plant in Kundadam road.[34]

Hatsun Agro plant is working in land belonging to Velayudha samy temple.[35][36]

Politics[edit]

This small town belongs to Kangayam state assembly constituency and Erode Lok Sabha constituency.[37][38]Most common political parties here are AIADMK, DMK, BJP and others.[39][40][41][42]

Landmarks[edit]

There are many temples across the wide Uthiyur hills maintained by Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department of Government of Tamil Nadu. Few important ones are Uthanda Velayudhasamy Temple, Chetti Thambiran Temple and Uchi Pilayar Temple. There are electricity, drinking water and roads with bilingual sign boards facilities for temples in the hills.[43][44][45][46][47]

Located here is the shrine of Lord Murugan, the holy place where classical Tamil poet Arunagirinathar sung Thiruppugazh(106). Ancient symbols and sculptures are found on this hill depicting the culture of the Hindus and Tamils.[48][49][50]Various archeological sculptures around the hill bear historical pride.[51] Archeological researches found the clay pipes which Konguna siddhar used to make gold still exists here.[52][53][54][55][56][57]

Uthanda Velayudha Samy Temple[edit]

Uthanda Velayudasamy Temple is the main shrine in the town built in dravidian architecture dedicated to Lord Murugan in hills. It attracts thousands of visitors across the district.[58][59] It has lots of ancient scriptures in Tamil found by archaeologists dating to 9th century CE.[60][61] It is located in flight of 100 steps from the ground.[62][63]

Uchi Pillayar Temple[edit]

This is a hill top temple dedicated for Lord Ganesh.[64] There is only two-wheeler road. It has electricity, light and water facilities. It is located at 1080m above sea level.

Konguna Sidhar Caves[edit]

The hills is said to be place where great sage Konguna Sidhar lived. Here exists his Jeeva Samathi and meditating rocks.[65][66][67][68][69]

Oher Shrines in the Hills[edit]

The hills has a Mahamandapam, shrines of Shri Paada Vinayagar, Idumban and Hanumantharayan. The top of the hill is called Kurattu vasal and the temple is situated there. At the top there is also a shrine for Bhairavar. The images of other gods like Sun, Vishnu, Ramar, Lakshmana and others are scriptured on the pillars of the Mahamandapam.

Festivals[edit]

There are many festivals celebrated in this temple like Kruthika, star days of every month, Thaipusam, Chitra Pournami, Amavasya, Thalai Aadi, Vaikasi Brahmotsavam, Vaikasi Visakam, and all the Fridays are special in this temple. Deepavali, Navaratri, Panguni Uthiram, and Karthika Deepam are also the grand festivals of this Uthiyur Velayudhaswamy Murugan Temple.[70]

Amavasya and Pournami days are very special here with devotees from across Tamil Nadu and other states.[71]

Transport[edit]

Uthiyur is located in State Highway 83A (Tamil Nadu) which serves as link road between cities like Erode, Salem, Bangalore to Palani and Dharapuram. Buses run 24/7 via the four-lane road.[72] It also serves as link between Kundadam and Vellakoil.

Nearby cities include Dharapuram, Tiruppur, Dindigul, Erode, Palladam, Palani, Oddanchatram, Kodaikanal and Salem.

Buses are available for every 5 minutes to Dharapuram, Palani, Erode and Salem. Aswell town buses are operated to Kangeyam, Dharapuram, Kundadam, Vellakoil, Tiruppur and Palladam. Nearest Railway Station is Tiruppur railway station which is 40 km and Palani railway station which is 50 km. Nearest airports are Coimbatore International Airport and Salem Airport.

Education, healthcare and facilities[edit]

There are government, govt-funded and private schools up to higher secondary level in and around Uthiyur. Some schools include:

  • Shanti Niketan higher secondary school, KKS Nagar, Kullam Palayam, Uthiyur 638703[73]
  • VMCDV Government-aided higher secondary school, Thayam Palayam.[74]
  • Government mid school, Mudhali Palayam, Uthiyur 638703
  • Sri Nandhana Vidhyalaya matriculation school

There are also government and Private health centres, Clinics and hospitals in this region. HealthCentres include:

  • Kullam Palayam Primary Health Centre, Uthiyur 638703[75]
  • Thayam Palayam Govt hospital, Uthiyur 638703[76]

There is a police station in Uthiyur serving its nearby localities.[77] Uthiyur is a Firkah in Kangeyam taluk in Tiruppur district.[78] Uthiyur houses head post office of the region.[79] There is ATM and Canara Bank functioning in Uthiyur.[80]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

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