Krishnagiri
How to Reach
Air
The nearest airport is Salem Airport (100 Km) and International Airport is Bangalore airport (90 KM).
Train
The nearest railway stations are Hosur (45 KM), Dharmapuri(50 KM) and Jolarpet(40 KM)
Road
National Highways (NH-7) connecting Kanniayakumari to Kashmir, (NH-46) Chennai to Bangalore and (NH-66) Pondichery to Bangalore passes through the District.
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Krishnagiri, a land renowned for its wise scholars, brave warriors, and innovative farmers. is set against a backdrop of lush valleys, scenic hills, and rocky hillocks. Formerly part of Dharmapuri district, Krishnagiri was carved out to form Tamil Nadu’s 30th district. This district is not only known for its agricultural innovation but also for its rich cultural heritage and natural beauty.
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Krishnagiri is a district whose name combines “Krishna” (meaning black) and “Giri” (meaning hill). It is known for its stunning black granite hillocks. Historically, the region was under the rule of Krishna Deva Raya. It’s believed the district be named in his honor.
Surrounded by Vellore and Tiruvannamalai districts to the east, Karnataka to the west, and Andhra Pradesh to the north. Krishnagiri covers an area of 5,143 square kilometers. It ranges in elevation from 300 to 1,400 meters above sea level. The district’s diverse climate varies from hot in the east. It has cooler temperatures in the west. The average annual rainfall is 830 mm.
Languages like Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada are commonly spoken. Major religions include Hinduism, Islam, and Christianity. This reflects the district’s rich cultural diversity and harmony.
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Kattuveera Anjaneya Temple is located at Krishnagiri in Tamil Nadu. It is said to be 2500 years old. This Anjaneya here ensures that the one wish which one prays with full devotion comes true. It is said to happen within 3 months.
At the counter if one pays Rs.50/-, a saffron bag with coconut, betel leaves, and coconut is handed to us. The bag has a number written on it and one card containing the same number. Pray for the fulfillment of one wise. Along with a dakshina, the saffron bag is tied and kept inside the sanctum of Anjaneya. The poojari does a small pooja and hands it back to us.
The devotee has to finish 11 rounds of the temple. They chant the mantra “sri Ram jai Ram Jai Jai Jai Ram” during each round. Once the 11 pradikshna is over, the saffron bag is kept separately for 3 months. It is kept along with the other devotees’ bags. It is believed that the one wish which you want to be fulfilled gets fulfilled. Once the wish is fulfilled, you are expected to return and claim the saffron bag from the temple.
There is one natural rock formation Nandi which one can’t miss and shows the presence of shiva too here.
Jain dharma consists of 24 theerthankars, In these 24 theerthankars the 23rd theerthankar is considered to be swami parshwanathbhagwan. Today shaktipeet is the world’s highest (365 ft height) Jain temple adorning images of the Tirthankar Arihanta Paramatmans. 6 km from Krishnagiri. Shree Parshwa Padmavti Nagar, Sadhanpalli, sundampatti post.
Aiyur reserve forest is located 20 kms from Denkanikottai thaluk, Krishnagiri District. Eco tourism park is located 1060 mts above the sea level in western Ghats region. Forest department has created.
Evergreen cool forest (shola forest) name we call it as “Allal Thoppu”. Trees like Allal and naki accompanied each other and spread a shield-like shelter. Sunlight is incapable of penetrating this shelter. This forest region remains cool and chill throughout the year.
Eco Tourism park in Aiyur – here we can find bamboo cottages. There are also heritage cottages and modern cottages. Additionally, it offers dormitory accommodation. There is a modern watch tower and a tree top watch tower too. Children playgrounds, gardens artificial water falls are the main attraction of the park.
Sathankal – Watch tower is located 16 kms from Denkannikotai
Green valley views are sunai parai, and kodikkarai
Krishnagiri Museum is located near Apsara Theatre on Gandhi Road. It was opened as 12th District Museum in the year 1993. This Museum exhibits objects of Art and Archaeology, Anthropology, Geology, Botany and Zoology disciplines. Most important exhibits of this Museum are the Hero Stones, which were collected from different parts of this district.
Visitors can learn about the history of Krishnagiri district. The exhibits cover periods from the Paleolithic through Neolithic and Megalithic, up to the modern period. Paleolithic tools collected from Varattanappalli and Kappalvadi are displayed. Neolithic tools collected from Katheri, Gangaleri, Thogarapplli, Paiyur, Kokkikalpodu, Modhur, Gollahalli and Vellolai are also showcased.
Krishnagiri district was inhabited by Megalithic people after the Neolithic culture. Megalithic culture in this district was understood by its different types of burial systems. It was also known for paintings both on rock and dolmens. Additionally, the presence of iron objects with black and red ware potteries was significant. In this Museum, different types of megalithic potteries from Beemandapalli are displayed. Photographs of rock paintings of Periyakottappalli and Krishnagiri hill are also showcased. Additionally, dolmens of Mallasandram are displayed.
Megalithic period was followed by Sangam age. Sangam literatures describe the erection of hero stones elaborately. To commemorate the heroic deeds of the warrior who died in the battlefield Hero stones were erected. Such hero stones are abundant in Krishnagiri district. Hero stones brought from Beemandapalli, Sulagiri, Kathadikuppam, Chinnakothur, Emakkalnattham, Kodiyalam, Londenpet and Pennesvaramadam are displayed here.
The hero stone from Chinnakothur is carved with inscription marks. It indicates that the person died after killing a horse in a battle at Karuvayanpalli. Stone inscription from Beemandapalli of Rajamahendra Chola (1062) is displayed next to the Hero Stone. It informs that Seramakkan, wife of a warrior who died in the battle at Koodumukki, committed Sati (Theeppanjaal). Another inscription brought from Karakkuppam of Vijayanagar period refers to the gift of akaram (agraharam). The inscription from Pochampalli refers to a gift made by Thavana Dandanayaka to Thiruvanatheesvarar temple. This gift was for the wellbeing of Hoysala King Someesvara Deva. It was given on his 13th regnal year.
Stone sculptures from BeruHalli, Nadusal, Kaveripattanam and Bimandappalli are also displayed in this Museum. Wood carvings displayed here include Gangathara and Bhairava have been brought from temple cars of different places of Tamil Nadu. Some paintings of contemporary art displayed here records the trend of modern art.
Two Cannons of about 18th century from Bujjagoundanpudur and Hosur are displayed here. Swords, Dagger, Knife with cover, Cannon balls made of stone, Gun powder Gun are other weapons displayed In this Museum. Photographs of Krishnagiri, Thattakkal, Jegadevi and Maharajakadai forts tell the story of militancy of this area. This militancy occurred during the 16th to 19th centuries. One can also see Centuries old Terracotta figurines, Tiles of roofs and Palm leaf Manuscripts displayed here.
Street Play art objects, Lambadi dress and ornaments, and musical instruments portray the lifestyle of various people. These people live in Krishnagiri District. Objects of Irulas and Kurumbas also show their unique culture.
Separate showcases for Human Physiology, Pre historic animals, jungle animals and the solar system have models. These show their nature to the school children. Working models of groups of animals, life through ages, volcano, magic fish and model of our earth entertain the students.
Specimens of Rocks, Minerals and fossils of Geology are other sections that attract both common people and students. Medicinal plants of Botany also attract both common people and students. Coral reefs are attractions. So are scrub jungle, reptiles, skulls of some animals and birds, and the Birds sanctuary of Zoology. So Krishnagiri Museum exhibits the history, art, and cultural wealth of this District in particular and science in general.
Chandra choodeswarar temple (lord siva temple) is famous for its hill temple. The presiding deity lord Siva is Arul migu maragathambal samadha (Sreee Chandra Choodeswarar). It is located 40kms from Bangalore and 52 kms from Krishnagiri on National Highways NH-7. Daily, 500-1000 devotees visit this temple. Most of them are from Hosur, Bangalore, Krishnagiri, and neighboring states like Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. it is very famous temple like Mysore Samundeeswari temple. Stone inscriptions seen in the 11th century AD Chola period temple. The Glory of Raja Raja cholan and Gulothunga cholan are also found in this temple’s stone documents.
Chandra Choodeswarar temple car festivals are very famous festivals in the city. Most of the people from Hosur and Mangaluru part of Karnataka join in these festivals every year. They take place in the month of March-April. Temple maintained by HR&CE, Garden, telescope house maintained by Municipal Corporation, Hosur.
Kellavarapalli dam is located 10 kms from Hosur. It is 60 kms from Krishnagiri. The dam was constructed in the year 1995. It is only 8 kms from Karnataka state. This dam park has become a picnic spot for citizens of the Hosur area.
Avathanapatti lake is located 5 km away from Krishnagiri town its found salem Bangalore national highways NH7. Excess water sources supplied regularly from Krishnagiri dam throughout the year (perennial water).
Krishnagiri dam is located between Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri. It is 10 kms away from Krishnagiri. River Thenpennai supplies water to the dam. The dam was constructed between 1955 and 1957 by former chief minister of Tamilnadu Thiru. Kamaraj benefited thousands of acres of land around Krishnagiri irrigated with the help of this dam. This dam have park around 50 Acre land area either side being decked with beautiful flower gardens children playing equipment.
Events and Festivals
MANGANI THIRUVIZHA (Mango Festival)
Mango festival is an amazing festival of Krishnagiri. It is marked by sellers and buyers meeting each other with different varieties of mangoes. It is held in the month of June and is celebrated for 23 days. More than 6 lakhs of visitors attend the event.
DENKANIKOTTAI ANNUAL CAR FESTIVAL
Lord vishnu Battarayaswamy temple car festivals is a annual car festival of this lord is quite famous around the region. for the month (Mar-Apr). more than two lakhs of visitors are attended the festival in 3days every year for this event. It is a colorful festival in the region.
CHANDIRA CHOODESWARAR TEMPLE CAR FESTIVAL
Car festival at the hill temple of hosur is held during the month of March every year. It coincides with the holy festival of north India. Thousands of people from villages near Hosur join in this most celebrated festival. People from Hosur town also join the festival. 3 Laksh visitors attend the car festival every year for 3 days.