Adhiyamankottai

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Adhiyamankottai is situated on the Salem-Dharmapuri road at a distance of 7 km from Dharmapuri. The ruins of the roughly oval shaped fort are still there. The Chenraya Perumal temple is the biggest of the lot which is held as a protected monument which is believed to have been constructed both by the King Krishna Deva Raya and Hoysala Kings. There are paintings in the ceiling depicting scenes from the Mahabaratham, Viswarupa dharshan of Lord Krishna and some scenes from Ramayana and is still pleasing to the eye. All the paintings belong to the 13th century.

Buses: 1A, 2, 2A, 2B, 2C, 5, 5A, 5B, 16, 18, 18A

Mudhampatti Anjaneyar Temple

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Mudhampatti Anjaneyar Temple is located about 25 Kms from Dharmapuri. The Famous Anjaneyar temple is located here.

Bus facilities: Both train and buses are available from Dharmapuri.

Hogenakkal

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Hogenakkal is situated at the borders of Karnataka at 46km from Dharmapuri. In Hogenakkal the river Cauvery enters into Tamil Nadu as a big river with gushing water presentably as a natural falls. The name Hogenakkal is derived from Kannada means 'Smoky Rocks'. The river when falls on the rock below, the gushing force of water resembles like smoke emanating from the rocks.

   In Hogenakal the river Cauvery enters into Tamil Nadu as a big river with gushing water presentably as a natural falls. At Hogenakal the water spreads for miles around and on these waters cruising on country made dinghies (PARISAL) is possible. Parisal ride will give an enthralling experience. Surrounding by hills at various heights Hogenakal offers the visitors a different ambience and refreshing relaxations. One could also take bath in the falls. Oil massaging by local people is a different experience. As the river flows throughout the year Hogenakal can be visited all days through the year.
Famous in Hogenakkal:

Parisal ride(Boating) will give an enthralling experience.

Take bath in the falls.

Oil massaging by local people is a different experience.

Bus facilities: There are enough transport facility available from Dharmapuri & Krishnagiri.

Theerthamalai Temple

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Theerthamalai is an important sacred place in Harur taluk of Dharmapuri District. Shri Theerthagirishwarar Temple is located at the top of a hillock. A lot of devotees throng the temple during the Mahashivarathiri.

   Chola and Vijayanagara Kings donated liberally to this temple. The Department of Tourism has a Guest Houses for the benefit of the devotees. Theerthamalai is declared as an important tourist spot in Dharmapuri District.

Bus facilities: From Dharmapuri to Harur(every 10 to 20 mins) And From Harur more buses frequency available.

KALA BAIRAVAR TEMPLE

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KALA BAIRAVAR TEMPLE is located at a distance of 7 km from Dharmapuri Bus Stand. Devotees are come and worship this temple during the special and festival seasions from various places. The special poojas are being organised in Sundays and Pournami days. Its located near Adhyaman kottai bus stand.

Buses: 1A, 2, 2A, 2B, 2C, 5, 5A, 5B, 16, 18, 18A

History of Dharmapuri

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Dharmapuri District is a district in Tamil Nadu state in southern India. The district separated from Salem on October 10, 1965. Dharmapuri is the district headquarters. Dharmapuri town is historically called "Thakadoor".

       Dharmapuri district, which came into existence from 02.10.1965 is situated in the North western Corner of Tamil Nadu and is bounded by Tiruvannamalai and Villupuram Districts on the east, Salem District on the South, Krishnagiri District on the north and Kaveri river on the west. The total geographical area of Dharmapuri District is 4497.77 Sq Kms, i.e. 3.46% of Tamil Nadu.

Important place to visit:

Adhiyamankottai

Hogenakkal water falls

Theerthamalai

Mudhampatti anjaneyar temple