Tourist Places |
KRISHNAGIRI RESERVOIR PROJECT (KRP) DAM |
KRP dam is situated at a distance of 7 Kms from Krishnagiri. It is in between Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri.
Thousands of acres of land around Krishnagiri is irrigated with the help of this dam.
This is a famous tourist spot too. This dam is flooded with tourists during the week ends.
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THALI - LITTLE ENGLAND |
This place is about 25 Kms from Hosur.
It is at the border of Tamil Nadu adjoining
Karnataka. It is situated in the land of valleys and cliffs.
The climate is very cool and pleasant. It
experiences cold and cloudy weather resembling England.
Hence it is popular with the name 'Little
England' since British Regime. The area is covered by a number of hills.
The climate is chill round the year. It is called
Little England. The taluk headquarters is Denkanikottai.
The fort at Denkanikottai is built by Palayakarar
in 1530 AD. The fort is destroyed during war with Hyder Ali and Tippu
Sultan.
There is a temple for Venugopala Swami. Car
festival is held during the month of May every year. Thousands of
devotees visit during this festival.
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KELEVARAPALLI RESERVOIR PROJECT(KPRP) |
Construction of this project was completed in 1995 AD. It
is situated at a distance of 10Kms from Hosur. It is only 8 Kms away
from Karnataka state. This has become a picnic spot for citizens of
Hosur area. Tourists from adjoining state often visit this place on
holidays.
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GOVERNMENT MUSEUM |
The presence of museum in this District is known for
traditional culture, Art and Architecture, Heritage and Historical
Background is a blessing in disguise, to spread the traditional and
heritage, culture and art of Tamil Nadu and Krishnagiri District in
particular. This museum is functioning since 1993 AD, situated on Gandhi
Salai in Krishnagiri. Historical monuments are preserved and exhibited
here. It is not only a place of tourism but also a center of education.
This museum collects the monuments, Classifies and preserves them to
conduct research on it's historical worthiness.
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Rajaji Memorial - Thorapalli |
In memory of the great leader Rajaji, the Tamil Nadu
Government has converted the house in Thorapalli where Rajaji was born,
as a memorial. It is located 10 Km from Hosur near Onnalvadi. Some of
his belongings and a photo gallery depicting his various walks of life
are displayed here.
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Rayakottah |
Rayakottah, a hill fort, situated at a distance of 30 Km
from Hosur marks the border of the Palghat plateau. Even after the
Mysore wars, for the British it was a strategic place where their troops
were stationed till 1861. The ramparts and the bastions of the fort
are more or less intact. The fort is a protected monument.
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Mallachandram |
It is located 19 km from krishnagiri and 4 km from samalpallam. Samalpallam lies on the krishnagiri-Bangalore Road N.H 7.
The Ancestors cult was worshiped by the Megalithic people
in the ancient period. In krishnagiri District three kinds of memorials
are observed and they were named a Cairn circle, Dolmen and Urnburials.
In Mallachandram more than 100 Dolmens are identified in the Moral Pari. Four types of dolmens in this single place.
Dolmen built of four vertical orthostats with a huge round cap stone is covered by the top.
In the second type there are double circles made
of vertical slabs and the fort hole is found in the eastern side of the
dolmen. The tall vertical slab is in semi-circular top. This is one of
the important dolmen found in Tamil nadu.
Third one is having the similar architectural form
of the second type of dolmen. But the port hole and passage are raised
up to the port hole level.
Smaller dolmens are rercted around the big dolmen.
In other words a big dolmen was surrounded by the small dolmens. It
looks like a group of people found around the head man.
Few dolmens are having white colour painting in the
western orthostat and it is facing in the eastern side. These painting
are painted in the megalithic period.
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Places of Pilgrimage Interest |
ARULMIGU MARAGATHAMBIGAI CHANDRA CHOODESWARA TEMPLE |
This temple is located in Hosur on NH-7. Most of the
pilgrims are from Karnataka state. This temple stands on a hillock
beside this temple a children's park and a observatory is setup by the
tourism department. A guest house is also functioning under the control
of Tamil Nadu tourism which is very near to the hillock.
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Shree Parshwa Padmavathi Shaktipeet Tirth Dham |
Krishnagiri
Shaktipeetam is a spiritual organization, which promotes peace and
harmony across the world and elevates its devotees from a sense of fake
materialism to pure spiritualism through its different endeavors. This
temple is located in Orappam village, just 7 km away from krishnagiri.
Founded by His Holiness SRI SRI SRI VASANTH GURUDEV JI, this pilgrimage
centre is a noteworthy outcome of his dedicated Yoga Vidya.
Shaktipeetam, with the blessings of Sri Padmavathi Devi, has transformed
Krishnagiri into a sacred place for pilgrims.
The concept of Krishnagiri Shaktipeetam concentrates on
the worship (Mathru Upasana or Aradhana) of Sri Parshwanath Bhagwan, the
23rd Thirthankar of the 24 Thirthankars in the holy dharma of Jainism.
As Jain dharma gives prominence to Atma Sadhanam or the search for one’s
true self, the motive of Krishnagiri Shaktipeetam is to make one
realize his/ her inner self through divine mediums like performing puja
and offering bhakti. As Krishnagiri Shaktipeetam works on building one’s
inner harmony, it becomes one’s final refuge to find love, peace,
harmony and goodness in a world of hatred and terrorism.
Krishnagiri
Shaktipeetam has been conducting countless good deeds like anna dhan
for the poor, needy and organizing huge events to promote peace and
harmony. They have achieved various records in the international forum
to promote peace further. As an ambassador for peace and harmony, SRI
SRI SRI VASANTH GURUDEV JI has been taking part in several global peace
conferences and plays a significant role in rising humanity from the
clutches of evil and depravity.
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Hanumanthathirtham |
This place is situated on the bank of Pennaiyar at a
distance of 10 Km from Uthangarai and traditionally associated with
Tirtamalai. It is believed that Hanuman who was instructed by Lord Rama
to get the water from the Ganges for his penance at Tirtamalai which he
could not do it in time. So Rama was said to have done Asthrapryogam
and got it. Disappointed at this, Hanuman was said to have thrown down
the vessel in which he brought the holy water and this spilled water is
believed to be the ‘Hanumantirtham’. The water is considered sacred
and during the Tamil month of Aadi (July-August) people frequent this
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