Tiruchengode Temple

Ardhanareeswarar Temple

Ardhanareeswarar Temple

Hill Temple Temple is on the hill which is red in color. One can take on 1206 steps to reach the top of the hill to worship the Lord Shiva-Ardhanareeswarar. Cars and taxis are available to reach the temple. The Rajagopuram is five tiered; 260’ in length and 160’ east-west breath. The period of the temple dates back to sangam period and renovated during the periods of cholas, pandyas and nayak kings. A British officer, Davis, repaired some parts of temple. We can see his image in Mukkoottu Vinayagar temple.Tirugnanasambandar wrote ‘Tiruneelakanta Pathigam’ and Arunagirinathar is believed to have written ‘Tiruppugalh’ in this temple. Ghat road and steps If we do not prefer to take up the motorway-road up to the top, we have another choice to walk up the distance. One cannot miss the long 60’ red colored snake carved along the steps. People worship Adi Seshan-the snake. The path has 11 mandapams-providing shelters to people going up the hill.

We come across Pasuvan Swami Mandapam on way to top. The people from villages offer milk, ghee or cheese to Pasuvan Swami so that their homes could become abundant with these produce.

Ardhanareeswarar Temple

One has to enter the temple from the main entrance-Rajagopuram-from the south; sanctum sanctorum faces west. In this temple Lord Shiva appears in man-woman combination in one idol; the right part of the idol is half of Parvathi Devi and the left half is Lord Shiva’s half. There is a saying that wife is the better half; True to the saying, here Lord Shiva has given his left part of body to goddess Parvathi, his wife . It means that there is no Shiva without the Sakthi; and no sakthi without Shiva. All men and women are equal. No man without woman; no woman without man. An undeniable law of nature! So the main deity is called Umai Oru Bagan, Ammaiappan, Mangaipangan and Madhorubagan.
There is a natural fountain in sanctum sanctorum.

Tichengottuvelavar

This temple is dedicated to Lord Muruga. It attracts more devotees. People name their babies after lord Murugan’s name- Sengottuvelan. A common name we can come across in and around Erode and Namakkal!

Pujas

Pujas are performed as per agamas. The midday puja-Utchi kala puja-is famous. The villagers around the town could reach the temple only during the day time with fresh flowers, milk, butter and other fruits. This happened when there was no motorway or road. Still this puja is very important in this temple.

Festivals

New Moon days and Full Moon days attract more devotees to the temple. Vaikasi is important month. Ardhanareeswarar comes down to the town down below. The town wears festive look and people throng from all over Kongu region during these days for the darshan of the Lord.However all months have festivals because of the presence of other deities like Adi Kesava Perumal, Sengottuvelan, Sakthi and Pandeeswaran. Girivalam is also becoming famous.

Legends

Once Lord Adi Kesava perumal instructed Goddess Sakthi to go on penance to attain oneness with Lord Shiva. On Kedara Gowri day the wish came true. Lord Shiva appeared as Umai Oru Bagan allowing Goddess Sakthi to be the left part of him.Another story involves Vayu and Adi Seshan. Adi seshan was In the Meru Mountain ranges. A fight started between Vayu-the lord of Air and Adi Seshan-the lord’s snake. Vayu tried to blow away the mountain. In the fierce war, Vayu successfully blew a part of

Meru

This part fell in the Kongu region with Adiseshan clinging to it hurt and bleeding. That is the reason the color of 60’ feet snake is red. The hill is also red and yellow colored.

Beliefs

There is small shrine for Pandeeswarar on the hill. People offer cradles and they believe that they can have children.On the way to temple, the sixtieth step is considered as step of Honesty and truth-that is sathiyappadi. When people had problems and litigations among them, one who was ready to tell the truth from this place was believed to be the true and honest person; his evidence played vital role in delivering justice in those days.Pasuvan Swami attracts many farmers and villagers. They offer milk, butter and curd to Lord in a deep belief that this would be returned abundantly and richly.Many people who have Nagadosham offer abishegams to Adiseshan with turmeric and kumkum. It is generally believed that they are blessed with marriage soon

Colleges in Triuchengode

K. S. Rangasamy College of Arts and Science (KSR)
	The Administrative Officer K.S.Rangasamy College of Technology KSR Kalvi Nagar Tiruchengode- 637 215 Tel: 04288-274741 to 44 Fax: 04288 - 274745 E-mail : contact@ksrct.ac.in , admin@ksrct.ac.in Website: www.ksrct.ac.in

Sengunthar Arts & Science College
	Kuppandapalayam Tiruchengode - 637205 Tel: 04288 - 283575 , 283545 Fax: 04288 284344 Email: info@senguarts.co.in Website: www.senguarts.co.in

Mahendra Arts & Science College
	Kalippatti post Attayampatty Via Tiruchengodu - 637501 Tel : 04288 238827,287355 Email: mahendraarts@gmail.com Website: www.mahendraarts.org

Sri Kandhan College of Arts and Science
	Gopalapuram Sowthapuram post Near Veppadai Erode - 638 008 Namakkal Dt Tel : 04288 - 279393, 278383 E-mail : srikandhan@yahoo.co.in Web : www.srikandhancollege.org

Engineering College

K. S. Rangasamy College of Engineering (KSR)
	The Administrative Officer K.S.Rangasamy College of Technology KSR Kalvi Nagar Tiruchengode- 637 215 Tel: 04288-274741 to 44 Fax: 04288 - 274745 E-mail : contact@ksrct.ac.in , admin@ksrct.ac.in Website: www.ksrct.ac.in

R R Engineering College
	Kuchipalayam Thokkavadi post Tiruchengode - 637 209 Tel: 04288 - 274741 (4 Lines) Fax: 04288 - 274757 Email: rrec_edu@rediffmail.com

Sengunthar College of Engineering for Women
	Sathinaickanpalayam Tiruchengode - 637 205 Tel : 04288 651733, 255715 Mobile : +91 93666 53347, +91 93666 53349 Email : info@scew.org Website : www.scew.org

Sengunthar Engineering College
	Tiruchengode - 637 205, Tel : 04288 - 255716 Fax : 04288 - 250444 Email : info@scteng.co.in Website: www.scteng.co.in

SSM College of Engineering
	NH 47, Salem Main road Komarapalayam Namakkal Dist- 638183 Tel: 04288 - 267703, 265704, 267247 Fax: 04288 - 265705 Website: www.ssmce.ac.in

Vivekanandha College of Engineering for Women
	Elayampalayam Tiruchengode – 637205 Tel: 04288-234670 (4Lines) Fax: 04288-234894, 234891 Mobile: 94437 34670, 99655 34670 Email: vivekaadmission@gmail.com Website: www.vivekanandha.ac.in

Pharmacy College

Jkk Muniraja College Of Pharmacy
	Komarapalayam Tiruchengode - 638183 Tel: 04288 - 260032, 260588

Hotel in Tiruchengode

A.V.Lodge	212, Agraharam Street Tiruchengode - 637211 Tel: 04288 - 254008, 254009, 254010, 254013
Hotel Jothi	133-A, Anna Salai Tiruchengode - 637211 Tel: 04288 - 255441, 255445
Hotel Radha Prasad	133-A, Anna Statue Tiruchengode - 637211 Tel: 04288 - 255510, 255560 Mobile: 97888 34567 Website: www.hotelradhaprasad.com
Hotel Sidhartha	West Muniyappan Koil Street Near Jothi Cine Theatre Tiruchengode - 637211 Tel: 04288 - 258836 Mobile: 98429 58836
Sri Saraswathi Lodge	17-A/5 Scannathi Street Opp Kailashanathar Koil Tiruchengode - 637211 Tel: 04288 - 2257804, 257809
S.K.M.S Lodge	Anjenayar Koil Street Tiruchengode - 637211 Tel: 04288 - 253166
Vijaya Lodge	North Car Street Tiruchengode - 637211