Tiruchengode - History

History

In ancient days, Tiruchengode was known as Thirukodimaadachenkundrur - one of the historic places in Tamil Nadu. It was also known as Thiruchengottankudi Nageswaram. It enshrines the Ardhanareeswarar (man-woman) manifestation of Shiva, representing the unity of Shiva and Parvati, is enshrined in this revered hill temple of great significance, accessible by a motorable road; this is an ancient temple mentioned in the Tamil work, Silappadikaram as Neduvelkunru. The red color of the hill is the reason that it was called Chengode. The image above, shows the view of the surrounding area from the top of the Tiruchengode hill. This temple is regarded as the 4th of the 7 Tevara Stalams in the Kongu Region of Tamil Nadu.

  • It is believed that Kannagi (Silappathikaram), after demolishing the city of Madurai by fire is called to Sorgam (Destiny) by her husband Kovalan and is in a wrath at the peak of the Tiruchengode hill.
  • The modern history of Tiruchengode includes many memorable events. Eminent leaders like Rajaji, EVR Periar and EVK Sampath are bound to this town.
  • Tiruchengode has the pride of having the country's first Gandhi Ashram a tribute to our nation's great leader Mahatma Gandhi and opened by our country's then viceroy Rajaji (Rajagopalachari).

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