INFORMATION ABOUT ERODE

An important Municipal town of Tamil Nadu, Erode is located at a distance of 100 kms east of Coimbatore. The River Cauvery flows through the district.One of the most influential districts of Tamil Nadu in terms of economy as well as politics, a tour to Erode is a definite must-have in your trip itinerary to Tamil Nadu.

ERODE HISTORY

A number of legends are associated with the nomenclature of the district of Erode, many of which also have certain religious connotations. Historically, the earliest references to the district can be traced back to as early as 850 A.D., when the district came under the reign of the Cholas with its headquarters at Dharmapuram. The following centuries saw several bloody battles as generations after generations of rulers waged wars to get the control of this prestigious province. Due to the battles waged by countless generations of the Marathas, British and the rulers of several provinces like Mysore, the once rich and beautiful region of Erode faced a ruin that was to an extent recovered from during the reign of the British, when much of Erode’s erstwhile prestige was reinstated.

ERODE TOURISM

The Places of Interest and Sight Seeing



• Thindal : 5 km from Erode is important as it is the site for one of the most revered temples of Lord Murugan.



• Chennimalai :Located about 20 km from Erode, this is the site of a temple of Lord Murugan.



• Vellode :15 km from Erode - Birds Sanctuary



• Bhavani :15 km from Erode - Confluence of rivers Bhavani and Cauvery,



• Kodumudi :35 km from Erode - small town on the banks of river Cauvery with lot of temples.



• Kodiveri :located near Gobichetipalayam, is famous for cine shootings.



• Gobichettipalayam :This is the site of a number of famous temples including that of Pariyur Amman Temple, which is entirely built by marble.



• Sathyamangalam :forest one of the prettiest wild life sanctuaries in Tamil Nadu and home to countless wild animals.



• The important places of tourist interest located around Erode are:



• There are numerous temples located in the vicinity of Erode. These include temples dedicated to Lord Murugan, one of the most respected deities of Hinduism. Besides this, the other temples include:



• Sivanmalai :is about 50 kms. from Erode and very near to Kangayam.



• Chennimalai :is about 30 kms. from Erode and 12 kms from Perundurai.



• Thindalmalai :is 5 kms from Erode.



• Vattamalai :is about 5 kms from Kangayam.



• Mukkoodal :An important pilgrimage spot of Tamil Nadu, this is the site of the respected Sangameshwarar Temple, Bhavani as well as the confluence of the rivers Cauvery, Bhavani and the invisible Amudha.



• Bannari Amman Temple :Located around 75 kms away from Erode and 10 kms away from Sathyamangalam, the Bannari Amman Temple comprises one of the most respected temples of Tamil Nadu dedicated to Goddess Shakti.

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