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Beteraya Swamy Temple
Sri Beteraya Swamy Temple in Denkanikottai is around 1,000 years old and is built in Hoysala style architecture. Its located in Krishnagiri District in Tamil Nadu and is very near to the industrial city of Hosur. This Temple follows the Thenkalai tradition among vaishnavites. The temple is one of the prominent landmarks of Denkanikottai and one of the most visited tourist destinations in the region. Various festivals are celebrated in the temple, of which the fifteen-day annual Chittirai Kalyana Utsavam during the Tamil month of Chittirai (April - May) and nine-day Brahmotsavam being the most prominent. Lord Vishnu is the Presiding deity here and His Consort is Goddess Soundaravalli Thayar.
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Chandra Choodeswarar Temple
Chandra choodeswarar temple (lord siva temple) is famous for its hill temple where presiding deity lord Siva is Arul migu maragathambal samadha (Sreee Chandra Choodeswarar). It is located in Krishnagiri district. Chandra Choodeswarar temple car festivals is very famous festivals in city. In this festivals every year in the month of Mar-April. It is frequently visited by the worshippers of Lord Shiva. An observatory and a children’s park initiated by the tourism department of Tamil Nadu invite tourists to experience the place and not just for religious purposes. The observatory entices tourists to learn more about the stars and their celestial journeys. The temple is also mentioned as Bhadragiri Mahatmiyam in Brahmanda Purana. This religious place has many theerthams including Jambava Theertham, Vrishabha Theertham, Maragatha Sarovaram (Karutmadam), Pandava Theertham, Shivagangai and Hanuma Theertham.
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Dakshina Temple
Dakshina Thirupathi is located in Hosu, Krishnagiri. This is a small temple near Hosur dedicated to lord Vishnu. It’s also called as Sri Sri Venkateshwara Swamy temple or Dakshin Tirupati also called as chinna tirupati hosur. At the top of a hill, it is a very calm and quite place and you would like to spend a couple of hours in peace there. There is a river which flows behind the temple. The river name is Ponnaiyar (Thenpennai). It is full of water. Just behind the temple below and is a delight to watch. Believed to be coming from Kashi.
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Kelevarapalli Dam
Kelevarapalli Dam is located in Hosur taluk of Krishnagiri district. Kelevarapalli dam across the Ponnaiyar river in this village. The Dam is constructed across Ponniar river. Ponniar river originates from the eastern slopes of Chennakesava Hills, north west of Nandi Drug and flows towards south east for a distance of 88.8 Kms to reach the dam site. The dam has a park with children play equipments. Migratory birds like Spoonbills, Pelicons etc., from foreign countries visit the dam and breads at Chennathur village adjacent to the dam site. The dam is the right place for Hosur residence to spend their week ends and holidays.
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Gavi LakshmiNarasima Temple
This Temple is located in Denkanikottai in Krishnagiri district. Its a small hill temple with Foot Steps and also a Motorable road available. The Presiding Deity here is Gavi Lakshminarasimha Swamy. It is believed that the Pancha Pandavas had visited this Temple during the time of their Exile. It is believed to be 5000 years old and located amongst thick forest. In earlier days devotees used to avoid this temple due to poor roads and due to animal menace. But now newer roads have been laid upto the temple.
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Hanuman Theertham
This place is situated on the bank of pennaiyar at a distance of 10km from Uthangarai and traditionally associated with Theerthamalai. It is believed that Hanuman who was instructed by Lord Rama to get the water from the Ganges for his penance at Tirtamalai which he could not do it in time, So Rama was said to have done Asthrapryogam and got it. Disappointed at this, Hanuman was said to have thrown down the vessel in which he brought the holy water and this spilled water is believed to be the ‘Hanumantirtham’. The water is considered sacred and during the Tamil month of Adi (July-August) people frequent this spot. One of the visiting place in krishnagiri district.
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Jain Temple
Shree Parshwa Padmavathi Shaktipeet Tirth Dham in Orappam village, 7 km outside of Krishnagiri, 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. The temple while being colourful and festive is a sanctuary of peace and quiet motivating devotees to find their own inner peace and calm, to be balanced so that humanity as a whole maybe balanced and harmonious. A visit to the temple can certainly help restore some measure of peace and calm to life.
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Jalagamparai Falls
Jalagamparai waterfalls are a 5 km trek from Yelagiri downhill. Its a tough trek, but the view from the sides of the mountain, of the valley, is truly rewarding. April probably is not a good time to visit the falls. The waterfall is suited in an isolated place and is not crowed most of the time. The best time to visit the Jalagamparai waterfalls is from November to January. This waterfall is very near to the Jalagamparai temple which is an important temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The falls has a trek route and also a Motorable road. The falls can be reached after 1.5 hour trek of 6km from Nilavoor. It is little tough trek, but view of the valley from the falls is truly amazing.
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Kattu Veera Anjaneya Temple
Kattuveera Anjaneya Temple is located at Krishnagiri in Tamil Nadu is said to be 2500 years old and this Anjaneya here ensures that the one wish which one pray with full devotion is said to come true, within 3 months. The devotee has to complete 11 rounds of the temple chanting the mantra “sri Ram jai Ram Jai Jai Jai Ram” and once the 11 pradikshna is over then the saffron bag is kept along with the other devotees bags separately for 3 months. There is one natural rock formation Nandi which one cannot miss and shows the presence of shiva too here.
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Punganoor Lake
Surrounded by the beautiful hills of Yelagiri and blessed with a serene environment, Punganoor Lake is a tourist attraction in krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu. It is an artificial reservoir created among the hills and spans an entire area of 613 square foot. This place is the first choice of the people to spend their leisure time in a calm ambiance. One among the famous attractions in krishnagiri, Punganoor Lake has a well-established network of the roadways and railways. The visitors can reach there conveniently by hiring the service of the local bus or a taxi.
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Mallachandram
Mallachandram is located in Krishnagiri. Mallachandram, situated about 19 km away from Krishnagiri and 4 km from Samalpallam. Mallachandram is one of the protected sites in Tamil Nadu, maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India. Mallachandram has clusters of dolmens that were presumably used for the burial of families. One may observe a large dolmen surrounded by smaller dolmens in concentric circles. Mallachandram is an interesting megalithic site with formations that have evolved and replaced the other over time.
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Rajaji Memorial
First Indian Governor General of India C. Rajagopalachari, affectionately called Rajaji, was born in Thorappalli village. The village is 10 km from Hosur and 2.5 km from the Bangalore-Chennai National Highway. In December, summer and on holidays the tourist inflow is more. The memorial, with his belongings and his life story, immortalised in photographs, keeps his legacy alive. The memorial, while upholding his values and ideologies, keeps a part of Rajaji alive long after his lifetime.
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Krishnagiri Museum
Krishnagiri Museum is located near Apsara Theatre on Gandhi Road. 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. The museum is not only a place of recreation but a place of education. The museum keeps history and culture visible and alive in an era where sweeping globalisation erases uniqueness and identity. The museum remains open to visitors between 9.30 am and 5.00 pm, Monday through Thursday and on Saturdays except for second Saturdays and national holidays. This Museum is one of the best tourist spot of Krishnagiri. It has galleries on traditional culture, art and architecture, heritage and history, especially related to Krishnagiri.
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Pambar Dam
Pambar Dam is a Co-ed located at Kondampatty, Uthangarai in Krishnagiri district. Pambar is a tributary of the Thenpennai River of Tamil Nadu. The Pambar river is formed by the rainwater of the forests around Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh. It comes and joins the Othikuppam Lake in the Mathur area. This lake is about 50 acres in size. From this lake the river flows through Bargur, Mathur, Uthangarai areas. Then it reaches the Pambar Reservoir near Marampatti in Uthangarai Taluk of Krishnagiri District.
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Papparapatti Lake
Papparapatti lake, Krishnagiri is a perfect destination for a great time with your dear ones. Enjoy the attractions of this popular tourist place. It is the sure way to refresh and relax after a busy weekday. World standards, extraordinary architecture, innovative layouts, and well-thought execution make place a highly coveted point of tourist interest. Do not forget to carry your camera and capture special moments. papparapatti lake is not just the place for sightseeing, but it also enables you to steal a self-indulgent moment for yourself as well. This lake is the best way to have a memorable time with kids and family.
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Aiyur ECO Tourism Park
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. Eco Tourism park in Aiyur – here we can find out bamboo cottages, heritage cottage, modern cottages and dormitory, modern watch tower, tree top watch tower. Childern playgrounds, gardens artificial water falls are the main attraction of the park. Sathankal – Watch tower is located 16 kms from Denkannikotai. Evergreen cool forest (shola forest) name we call it as “Allal Thoppu”. trees like Allal and naki companied together and spread shield like shelter sun light unable to penetrate in to this shelter this forest region always cool and chill through out the year
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Rayakottai Fort
The fort was built by King Krishna deverayar and situated within the town of Rayakottai which is one of the ancient fortress in the Krishnagiri district. It is now one of the protected monument by the Archaeological Survey of India. Rayakottah is one of the protected historic monuments. Rayakottah is a hill fort which withstood the Mysore wars. It was a strategic fort for the British, who stationed at this fort till 1861. Rayakottah, which marks the border of Palaghat Plateau, is at a distance of 30 km from Hosur. In the 18th century Hyder Ali and Tipu sultan captured this fort. Time to visit: The cooler months of September to February are the best time to trek in Rayakottai as it can get very hot in summer days, and should be avoided. The rayakottai 'fort' may interest only those who are up for some climbing and such activities.
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Pratyangira Kalika Alayam
Pratyangira Kalika Alayam is a temple located in Moranapalli, Hosur, Krishnagiri district. It has the biggest Pratyangira statue and it is on the rajagopuram on the temple. The temple currently still being constructed. The temple worships Pratyangira, Sarabeswara, Narasimha, and Mariamman. Inside the temple, there is a long waiting until you get inside the temple. The temple then has Simha's mouth open wide where the people worship. People worship Pratyangira by putting garlands and setting Vilakku (ghee lamp) under Pratyangira's feet. To visit many people in the weekends and on weekdays. It is a powerful Goddess temple in Hosur.
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Venugopala Swamy Temple
Venugopala Swamy Temple in Thali attracts tourists from across South India. Venugopala Swamy, an avatar of Lord Krishna, has been enshrined in this beautiful, serene temple. "Venu" translates as "flute" in Telugu and the temple personifies the melodious tune of the Lord’s flute. This temple is famous for its Car or Chariot festival which is held annually during the month of May. The temple is one of the few temples that has aged gracefully, becoming an indisposable part and parcel of Thali and the psyche of the residents and visitors alike.
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Yelagiri Hills
Yelagiri is a peaceful and serene hill station which has rapidly progressed to become a well-known holiday destination due to the constant efforts of the Tamil Nadu tourism board. It is situated in the district of Vellore close to city Krishnagiri. Yelagiri is full of green valleys, it is surrounded by Swamimalai hills, Javadi hills and Palamathi hills. Tourists can visit the residence of the family that is located in Reddiyur. This region is mainly inhabited by various tribal groups who reside in the 14 villages that together make up the hill station. The best time to visit Yelagiri hill station is between November and February as it is the best season for sightseeing and travel in Yelagiri hills.
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