Anthiyur
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Anthiyur is a panchayat town in Erode district
in the state of Tamil Nadu
, India
.
. It is famous for the forest
nearby.
Bhadrakalliamman temple-
This is one of the oldest temple
s in Tamil Nadu. Every year, in April during the festival
more than 100,000 people gather at this temple. People believe that this is one of the most powerful temples in India.
Gurunathaswamy Temple -
This is one of the oldest temples in Tamil Nadu. Lord
Sri
Kamatchi, Sri Perumal and Sri Gurunatha swami
are the three lords staying in the temple. The temple is located in Pudupalayam
near Anthiyur. A festival which is celebrated every year during August 15 is very famous. The cattle
market during this festival is well-known all over India. People sell horses, cows, and goats during this festival and more than 500,000 people gather at this temple. Some of the horses are sold for more than 150,000 Rs
. People even come from northern part of India to sell and buy cattle.In this year (2011) Festival celebrate on August-10 (Wednesday) to 15 (Sunday).
Angaalamman Temple -
This is one of the oldest temple. The Goddess Angaalaparameshwari also called as Angam Alum Parameshwari. "Angam" means Soul. "Alum" means who controls. "Parameshwari" is the name of the Goddess. It is said that she "Angaalamman" controls the Lord Shiva.The festival is conducted once in 5 years during Shiv Rathri for a period of 1 week which attracts a large mass of people.
Varattupallam dam -
Varattupallam dam is located at 11.40°N 77.33°E
This dam
is located 12 km from Anthiyur, just below the mountains. During summer evenings elephants can be seen around the dam. Adjacent to this dam is a mountain road that ends at Mysore, in the state of Karnataka
.
Kali Amman Temple in Poonachi -
This is one of the oldest temple
s in Tamil Nadu. Every year, in April during the festival
more than 1,000 people gather at this temple. People believe that this is one of the most powerful temples in India so that people use to walk on fire, It won't hurt the people and it's 60 feet (18.3 m) long.The kilakku mary amman and mekku mary amman are also very famous in poonachi
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is part of Tirupur (Lok Sabha constituency).
Andhiyur was listed as a "Constituency for the Reserved" by M. G. Ramachandran
in 1977, who was the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu state. The last Member of Legislative Assembly(MLA) before this announcement was E.M.Natarajan (1968-1978 as MLA) from Ennamangalam from Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
Party.
Erode District
Erode District is a western district of the state of Tamil Nadu, India, with Erode as its headquarters. Until the year 1996, Erode district was called as Periyar District....
in the state of Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu is one of the 28 states of India. Its capital and largest city is Chennai. Tamil Nadu lies in the southernmost part of the Indian Peninsula and is bordered by the union territory of Pondicherry, and the states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
.
Geography
Andiyur is located at 11.58°N 77.60°E. It has an average elevation of 251 m (823.5 ft).Demographics
Anthiyur is a small town in Tamil Nadu, India in Erode district. It is a beautiful town surrounded by mountainsAnaimalai Hills
The Anaimalai Hills is a range of mountains in the Western Ghats in Tamil Nadu and Kerala states of South India. The name "Anaimalai" derives from the Tamil word 'Ana' meaning elephant and 'Mala' meaning hill, thus Elephant Hill. The highest peak of the Anaimalai Hills is Anamudi, , located in the...
. It is famous for the forest
Forest
A forest, also referred to as a wood or the woods, is an area with a high density of trees. As with cities, depending where you are in the world, what is considered a forest may vary significantly in size and have various classification according to how and what of the forest is composed...
nearby.
Places of interest
Tippu's fort - Almost destroyed.Bhadrakalliamman temple-
This is one of the oldest temple
Temple
A temple is a structure reserved for religious or spiritual activities, such as prayer and sacrifice, or analogous rites. A templum constituted a sacred precinct as defined by a priest, or augur. It has the same root as the word "template," a plan in preparation of the building that was marked out...
s in Tamil Nadu. Every year, in April during the festival
Festival
A festival or gala is an event, usually and ordinarily staged by a local community, which centers on and celebrates some unique aspect of that community and the Festival....
more than 100,000 people gather at this temple. People believe that this is one of the most powerful temples in India.
Gurunathaswamy Temple -
This is one of the oldest temples in Tamil Nadu. Lord
Lord
Lord is a title with various meanings. It can denote a prince or a feudal superior . The title today is mostly used in connection with the peerage of the United Kingdom or its predecessor countries, although some users of the title do not themselves hold peerages, and use it 'by courtesy'...
Sri
Sri
Sri , also transliterated as Shri or Shree or shre is a word of Sanskrit origin, used in the Indian subcontinent as polite form of address equivalent to the English "Mr." in written and spoken language, or as a title of veneration for deities .-Etymology:Sri has the root meaning of radiance, or...
Kamatchi, Sri Perumal and Sri Gurunatha swami
Swami
A swami sometimes abbreviated "Sw." is an ascetic or yogi who has been initiated into the religious monastic order founded by Adi Sankara, or to a religious teacher.The Oxford English Dictionary gives the etymology as...
are the three lords staying in the temple. The temple is located in Pudupalayam
Pudupalayam
Pudupalayam is a panchayat town in Tiruvanamalai district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.-Demographics: India census, Pudupalayam had a population of 10,110. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Pudupalayam has an average literacy rate of 62%, higher than the national average...
near Anthiyur. A festival which is celebrated every year during August 15 is very famous. The cattle
Cattle
Cattle are the most common type of large domesticated ungulates. They are a prominent modern member of the subfamily Bovinae, are the most widespread species of the genus Bos, and are most commonly classified collectively as Bos primigenius...
market during this festival is well-known all over India. People sell horses, cows, and goats during this festival and more than 500,000 people gather at this temple. Some of the horses are sold for more than 150,000 Rs
Rupee
The rupee is the common name for the monetary unit of account in India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Pakistan, Mauritius, Seychelles, Maldives, and formerly in Burma, and Afghanistan. Historically, the first currency called "rupee" was introduced in the 16th century...
. People even come from northern part of India to sell and buy cattle.In this year (2011) Festival celebrate on August-10 (Wednesday) to 15 (Sunday).
Angaalamman Temple -
This is one of the oldest temple. The Goddess Angaalaparameshwari also called as Angam Alum Parameshwari. "Angam" means Soul. "Alum" means who controls. "Parameshwari" is the name of the Goddess. It is said that she "Angaalamman" controls the Lord Shiva.The festival is conducted once in 5 years during Shiv Rathri for a period of 1 week which attracts a large mass of people.
Varattupallam dam -
Varattupallam dam is located at 11.40°N 77.33°E
This dam
Dam
A dam is a barrier that impounds water or underground streams. Dams generally serve the primary purpose of retaining water, while other structures such as floodgates or levees are used to manage or prevent water flow into specific land regions. Hydropower and pumped-storage hydroelectricity are...
is located 12 km from Anthiyur, just below the mountains. During summer evenings elephants can be seen around the dam. Adjacent to this dam is a mountain road that ends at Mysore, in the state of Karnataka
Karnataka
Karnataka , the land of the Kannadigas, is a state in South West India. It was created on 1 November 1956, with the passing of the States Reorganisation Act and this day is annually celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava...
.
Kali Amman Temple in Poonachi -
This is one of the oldest temple
Temple
A temple is a structure reserved for religious or spiritual activities, such as prayer and sacrifice, or analogous rites. A templum constituted a sacred precinct as defined by a priest, or augur. It has the same root as the word "template," a plan in preparation of the building that was marked out...
s in Tamil Nadu. Every year, in April during the festival
Festival
A festival or gala is an event, usually and ordinarily staged by a local community, which centers on and celebrates some unique aspect of that community and the Festival....
more than 1,000 people gather at this temple. People believe that this is one of the most powerful temples in India so that people use to walk on fire, It won't hurt the people and it's 60 feet (18.3 m) long.The kilakku mary amman and mekku mary amman are also very famous in poonachi
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Biogas
Biogas typically refers to a gas produced by the biological breakdown of organic matter in the absence of oxygen. Organic waste such as dead plant and animal material, animal dung, and kitchen waste can be converted into a gaseous fuel called biogas...
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Politics
Anthiyur (State Assembly Constituency)Anthiyur (State Assembly Constituency)
Anthiyur is the legislative assembly, that includes the city, Anthiyur. It is part of the Tirupur . The constituency is in existence since 1962 election....
is part of Tirupur (Lok Sabha constituency).
Andhiyur was listed as a "Constituency for the Reserved" by M. G. Ramachandran
M. G. Ramachandran
Maruthur Gopalan Ramachandran , popularly known by his initials , was an Indian film actor, director, producer and politician....
in 1977, who was the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu state. The last Member of Legislative Assembly(MLA) before this announcement was E.M.Natarajan (1968-1978 as MLA) from Ennamangalam from Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is a state political party in the states of Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry, India. It is a Dravidian party founded by C. N. Annadurai as a breakaway faction from the Dravidar Kazhagam headed by Periyar...
Party.