Pazhamudircholai
A hill covered with dense forests. One of the six important abodes (Arupadaiveedu) of Lord Muruga..
The great Tamil poet and saint Avvaiyar had been tested by Lord Murugan here.
Thirupparankundram
Thirupparamkunram Murugan Temple, one of the Arupadaiveedu, the six main abodes of Lord Muruga, the temple at Tiruparankunram offers a mystic beauty. It is carved in rock and is monstrous in size for such an architecture. According to legend it is where Lord Muruga married Deivayanai, the divine daughter of the king of heaven, Indra..
The Nadaswaram is one of the most popular classical musical instruments in Tamil Nadu
and as well as South India...
In South Indian Hindu culture, the nadaswaram is considered to be very auspicious, and it is a key musical instrument played in almost all Hindu weddings and temples of the South Indian tradition.It is part of the family of instruments known as mangala vadya (mangala ["auspicious"], vadya ["instrument"]). The instrument is usually played in pairs, and accompanied by a pair of drums called thavil...
Valvil Ori festival
The Ori festival was celebrated atop Kolli Hills. The Tamil Nadu State Government has been organising the annual festival since 1975. The festival was named after King Ori, fondly known as ‘Valvil Ori’ for his expertise in using the bow and arrow. He was also remembered for his generosity.
More than 1,000 varieties of flowers were on display at the annual flower show..More than 80 archers from 10 disticts participatedin the archery competition, the main event of the festival.
Tiruchengode
The Arthanareeswarar Temple
Ardhanareeswarar, one of the 64 manifestations of Shiva, representing the unity of Shiva and Parvati,
Tiruchengode is located in Namakkal district, south of Salem district and east of Erode district.
his ancient hill temple according to the inscriptions on the walls must have been built about 2000 years ago.
This is one of the ancient Saiva kshetras of unparalleled spiritual significance and legendary importance. According to sthalapurana, it is one of the five hills deemed exceedingly sacred and it is here lord Siva in the Ardhanareeswara form is demonstrating to the world that female is as important as male Sri Sakthi is to be adored with great veneration.There are mandaps here with exquisitely sculptured pillars bearing the carvings..
Another special plus point it claims is-the existence of 60 steps called Satyapadi, means thereby, step of truth and are held very potent. Standing on the last step - the 60th step going by the name of Arubhadarn padi none dares speaking lie, or denying the crime committed. One's own revelation or commission passes for
the final word as binding as the judge's verdict. A unique phenomenon to be admired.this kshetra is - the Nandi in standing posture.
