Tiruchengodu
| Tiruchengode | |
|---|---|
| municipality | |
 Tiruchengode
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| Coordinates: 11°22′49.8″N 77°53′42.45″E / 11.380500°N 77.8951250°ECoordinates: 11°22′49.8″N 77°53′42.45″E / 11.380500°N 77.8951250°E | |
| Country |
 India
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| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Namakkal |
| Elevation | 230 m (750 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 95,335 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 637(xxx) |
| Telephone code | 91-(0)4288 |
| Vehicle registration | TN-34 |
Also refer to Thirukodimaadachenkundrur
Tiruchengode is a city and municipality located in Namakkal District, in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is famous for the ancient hilltop temple of Arthanāreeshwara, dedicated to the unique combined male-female form of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi (see Ardhanarishwara).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.
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.
Tiruchengode is in south India in the state of Tamil Nadu, approximately 20 km from the City of Erode, 46 km from Salem, and 120 km from Coimbatore.
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.
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