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Dharmapuri Attractions - Tourist Places To Visit In Dharmapuri

  • 01Adhiyamankottai

    Adhiyamankottai

    Adhiyamankottai is one of the oldest forts in the southern state of Tamil Nadu. It is in the Dharmapuri district of the state. The fort has been built by King Adhiyaman, and he was one of the very last 7 benevolent emperors who had ruled the state. The fort actually appears like a circular mud wall.

    Moreover, it does appear in a circular image when one searches it in the map. The place is one of the greatest tourist attractions in the entire state. The fort passes through a lake and this lake is considered to be very auspicious by the locals.

    The fort was the residential place of King Adhiyaman and this capital was situated in the present Dharmapuri town. One gets absolute facilities as there are several bus and private car services that connect the place with the rest of the state.

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  • 02Kottai Kovil

    Kottai Kovil is located on the northern side of the famous religious district of Dharmapuri in the southern state of Tamil Nadu. The place has some great religious significance as thousands of devotees come here to worship the deity. The deity in this temple is considered to be very powerful, and one who seeks the blessings always gets his or her wish fulfilled by the deity.

    The deity here in this temple is Lord Shiva. There is a popular belief that this place was a part of the Hindu mythology Ramayana. People from across the state and also from the other states come to view the powerful deity. Moreover, some pictures and sculptures that are carved in the temple premises give an exotic view to the entire place. One of the main features of Kottai Kovil temple is the hanging pillar.

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  • 03Hanuman Theertham

    Hanuman Theertham

    Hanuman Theertham is a famous place situated in the Dharmapuri district of Tamil Nadu. This is a very auspicious place as this place has a very strong connection with the Ramayana. The place is closely being associated with the Theerthagirishwarar Temple and is located 55 km from Uthangarai.

    One who visits the Theerthamalai would visit this place as it is being located quite in the same area. The place is very famous as a picnic spot as thousands do come all over the year to this temple with friends and family. The temple is situated on the banks of the river South Pennar.

    According to Hindu mythology, it is a belief that Lord Hanuman threw away a vessel of Ganga water in this particular place. There is a spring in the place, and the water flows from the rock. The water is very sweet in nature, and it is true that this water never dries up even when the river is dry.

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  • 04Theerthamalai

    Situated in the Dharmapuri district in Tamil Nadu near Harur, Theerthamalai is a very famous pilgrim centre. Moreover, there are many who come to this place for picnic. There are five springs that flow from a steep slope of a hillock. The name of the temple originated from one of these springs.

    Lord Shiva is the deity worshipped here. He is known as Lord Theerthagirishwarar. It is believed among the locals that the place is very sacred as anyone who takes a bath in the holy waters of the spring gets out of the sins committed by him.

    According to ancient Hindu mythology, this is the place where Lord Rama after killing thousands of demons in the battle field of Lanka worshipped Lord Shiva to ask forgiveness for his sins. There are several bus services provided by the State Government to this particular route.

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  • 05Chenraya Perumal Temple

    Chenraya Perumal Temple

    Chenraya Perumal Temple is considered as one of the most auspicious temples in the entire state of Tamil Nadu. It is located in the Dharmapuri district. It is actually an oval shaped fort and the locals do have a belief that this temple is located in the ancient capital of Adhiyamans, the ancient rulers of Tagodur. The Krishna Deva Raya and the Raysala kings are said to have constructed this temple.

    It is the huge mandapapam that carves its way to the inner temple and the temple stands on a flat platform. There are thirteenth century paintings that are there all over the inner sanctum of the temple.

    One has to visit the temple during spring as this time is considered to be very lucky by the locals. Moreover, the place is situated in such a route that there are plenty of bus services from across the state that are available in this place.

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  • 06Karimangalam

    Karimangalam

    Karimangalam is a small town situated in the Dharmapuri district of Tamil Nadu. Though the town may be very small, it has a great significance in the history of the Tamil culture. This town is considered as one of the most auspicious towns in the entire district. The town has some great temples and these temples are maintained in great style by the municipal authorities.

    Moreover, the town has a big playground too. The town has an ancient history of its origin that actually dates back to the puranas. The place is very significant in the Tamil culture as many famous authors have cited the name of the place in various religious texts.

    Karimangalam is the birthplace of many auspicious sadhus and saints. The place is very fertile in nature and remains cool throughout the year even in the moths of April and May. Thousands of devotees visit the temples in this town in order to get the blessings of the deity.

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  • 07Mount Carmel Church

    Mount Carmel Church

    The Mount Carmel Church is one of the sacred places in the entire Dharmapuri district of Tamil Nadu. The church is located in B.Palipatty. The church has a tradition of its own and has a great contribution in the history of Tamil Nadu.

    The Church is considered as one of the most premier churches in the entire Tamil Nadu state and is also associated with the Vatican City. The architecture refers to the ancient Gothic structure but also has a reference to the Hindu temples.

    The Church is considered a place where people from across the religious community can come in order to pray to the Lord. The Church is very famous as the Grotto festival is conducted here. On the second Friday after Easter, the Grotto festival is celebrated by the Church authorities and people all across the district take part in it.

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  • 08C.S.I Zion Church

    C.S.I Zion Church

    The C.S.I Zion Church in the Dharmapuri district of Tamil Nadu is very auspicious in nature and thousands of pilgrims do visit in order to get a glimpse of the Lord. But one has to remember that this place is not confined only as a place of worship.

    The Church is very famous all across the state because of its social activities. One has to engage oneself in a lot of social work in order to be a true human being and this service is done by the Church authorities. There are a lot of poor families that have been benefitted by the services performed by this church.

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  • 09Sacred Heart Cathedral

    Sacred Heart Cathedral

    The Sacred Heart Cathedral is a Roman Catholic Church located in the Dharmapuri district of Tamil Nadu. This Church has a rich cultural heritage and is a seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese. This is a great matter that one has to take pride in. This Church is very famous all over the state and pilgrims do visit the place in order to pray their wishes to the Lord.

    The celebrations in the time of Christmas and New Year take a different look in this Church than the other churches in the area. Moreover, the authorities of the church are also involved in a lot of social and cultural activities. The Church is progressive in spiritual aspects. Moreover, there are a lot of activities that take place inside the Church premises in order to improve the condition of the poor.

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  • 10Mettur

    Mettur is one of the largest dams in the entire state of Tamil Nadu. It is situated in the Salem district. It is built in a gorge on the Kaveri river. The Kaveri is a very swift flowing river. The dam is said to be the largest source of supplying electricity all across the district.

    This dam is located in the town of Mettur and is famous for its religious significance as well. The place is located in such a route that the bus services and the private car services are available in a cheap manner to the other parts of the state.

    Aadi Perukku is the most famous festival that is being conducted in this area every year. The Mettur dam is also known as the Stanley reservoir by the people of the state. In the Mettur dam there are two hydro electric power stations.

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