Salem

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ABOUT SALEM Salem is the fifth largest city in Tamil Nadu. The name 'Salem' appears to have been derived from Sela or Shalya by which the term refers to the country around the hills, as in the inscriptions. Government of India has selected Salem City to be notified as a Textile Export Zone. Salem has rich Magnesite, bauxite & mineral reserves Salem is the National Centre for sago and starch products (90% of sago supplies to the country through Salem) The famous “LEIGH BAZAAR” established in 1840 and the great Dalal Street of Salem “THE SHEVAPET” the commercial heart of the city dealing in anything and every thing from Gold, Silver, Food grains, Oils, Yarn and Textiles to Minerals etc “SALEM STEEL” brand name of SAIL’S International quality stainless steel sheets far and wide. Has rich industrial base with the Salem steel plant, SISCOL, MALCO, CHEMPLAST. With regard to power generation also, the Thermal & Hydel power plant at Mettur contribute towards power supply to the state. Vision 2010

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Geography Located at   11°40′10″N 78°08′27″E11.669437°N 78.140865°E. Weather Maximum37.9    Minimum18.9 Average elevation of 278 metres (912 ft). The town is surrounded by an amphitheatre of hills North - Nagarmalai South - Jeragamalai West - Kanjanamalai East - Godumalai RAIN FALL (IN M.M.) Normal South West (Jun-Sep) 380.0 mm North East (Oct-Dec) 347.0 mm Actual South West (Jun-Sep) 408.1 mm North East (Oct-Dec) 607.1 mm Demographics Total population of 751,438 (As of 2001 Indian Census[14] ) Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Salem has an average literacy rate of 77%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: Male literacy is 82%, and female literacy is 72%. In Salem, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age Hills (click) Nagaramalai Kanjamalai Godumalai Kalrayan Hills Pachaimalai Shervaroyan Hills Mettur Hills Rivers Thirumanimuthar Vasishta Nadhi Cauvery River Sarabanga Nadhi

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SALEM stands for…. S STEEL (Steel production), SILK (Tradition silk saris are made here), SAGO (City leads in Sago production) SILVER (City leads in making silver anklets) A ALUMINIUM (Bauxite ores are present in Salem region) L LIME STONE (Region has Lime stone resource), Lorry/Logistics (region is one of prime Lorry hub for the south India) E ELECTRICITY (City gets electricity from its own district town of Mettur) M MANGO (Mango fruit hub of South India), MAGNESITE (region is very rich in Magnesite)

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Salem from the Pages of History… Local tradition claims Salem as the birthplace of Tamil poetess Avvaiyar. Inscriptions from Ganga dynasty have been recovered from parts of the district. Madurai Nayaks ruled Salem for quite some time. Late in the 18th Century, the Mysore Rajas captured Salem and after a long feud Colonel Wood took it over from Hyder Ali in 1768. Hyder recaptured it in 1772 and in 1799, Lord Clive annexed Salem and the place remained a military station till 1861.

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Interesting facts about Salem

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Interesting facts about Salem

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ABOUT CORPORATION        The Centurion Municipality was declared as the SALEM CITY MUNICIPAL CORPORATION from 1.6.1994. The Salem City Municipal Council celebrated its Centenary in 1966. Fittingly the Municipality was upgraded into a special grade Municipality with effect from 1.4.79. Salem City Municipal Limits were further extended by the inclusion of Suramangalam Municipality, Jarikondalampatty Town Panchayat, Kannankurichi Town Panchayat and 21 other Village panchayats with effect from 1.4.94, with an extent of 91.34 sq.kms. and a total population of 6,97,061(2001 Census). Salem is the Head quarters of Salem District.   Salem Corporation consists of 60 wards categorized under 4 Zonal Offices namely Suramangalam Zonal, Hasthampatty Zonal, Ammapet Zonal, Kondalampatty Zonal. Each Zonal Office has its own Zonal Chairman and an Asst.Commisioner to take care of Zonal Activities. Services Health & Sanitation Rainwater Harvesting Dedicated Water Supply Special Roads Underground Drainage Thirumanimutharu River Project Solid Waste Management E- Governance Courtesy : www.salemcorporation.com

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IRRIGATION DAIRY DEVELOPMENT

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ANIMAL HUSBANDRY FISHERIES

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FOREST ENTERPRISES

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ELECTRICITY

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INDUSTRIES

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Name of the Important Industries

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KHADI AND VILLAGE INDUSTRIES COMMUNICATION

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MEDICAL AND HEALTH

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TRANSPORT

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EDUCATION

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CO-OPERATION REGISTRATION

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HOUSING NUTRITIOUS MEALS PROGRAMME

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REVENUE ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISIONS LOCAL BODIES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

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POLICE AND PRISONS LEGISLATURE

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CINEMA THEATRES BANKING AND INSURANCE NATURAL RESOURCES

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Major industrial units in and around Salem Salem Steel Plant (SAIL) SISCOL (Jindal Steel Works) Chemplast Sanmar Burn Standard & Co Tata Refractories Dalmia Magnesite TANMAG SAGOSERVE Indian-Oil Bottling Plant PowerGrid Madras cements, vazhapadi (under construction from 2007) Arun ice cream Porkulan Technology, India Kali Aerated WaterWorks (Manf:Softdrinks-BOVONTO) Hatsun Agro products ltd Narasus Exports Ltd VEE Technologies Cap Gemini IGen Infoway Mahima Tech WINOVSYS Abijai Softwares

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Transport and traffic Road Salem is a transit point for travel between Chennai, Bangalore, Thiruvananthapuram, Coimbatore, Madurai, Ernakulam/Cochin, Pondicherry, Trichy, Kanniyakumari and other places. Three important National Highways NH7(North-South), NH47(Leading to West) and NH68(Leading to East) intersect at Salem. Salem has 2 major bus stands. MGR Integrated Bus Terminus (New Bus Stand)- Mofussil Routes Town Bus Stand (Old Bus Stand)- Local Routes The buses available at Dr MGR Central Integrated Bus Terminus in Meyyanur connect to almost all places of Tamil Nadu. Salem is well connected to Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and the rest of Tamil Nadu by TNSTC, SETC buses and also by private A/C Volvo buses. One of the busiest bus stations connecting all the places in tamil nadu, very much active for 24 hours Town Bus Stand (Old Bus Stand): Local bus services. 24 Hour bus services from Salem Junction (Railway station ) to both the Bus stations

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Rail Trains from Chennai to Coimbatore/Kerala (East-West) and trains from Bangalore to Southern districts [North-South] pass through the city, making it an important transit hub. In 2007, Salem became a rail-division. Main trains originating from Salem MS Salem Express Salem Virudhachalam Passenger New railway track is under construction from Salem to Karur via Namakkal. Stations in Salem city Urban area Salem Railway Junction Salem Market station Salem Town station Salem East (closed now) Magnesite Junction (not station, it is for trains operation) Neiykarapati Kondalampati (proposed in Salem-Karur line) Salem is a six railway routes merging junction. Towards Jolarpettai (from Magensite Junction, further to Chennai Central) Towards Bangalore (from Omalur Junction to Bangalore via Hosur) Towards Mettur Dam (from Omalur Junction) Towards Erode (further to Coimbatore/Kerala and Southern Tamilnadu) Towards Vridhachalam (further to Cuddalore Port Jn and Chennai Egmore) Towards Karur (further to Trichy and Madurai. Under Construction) Apart from these six railway routes, there is a freight line from Salem to Steel plant.

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Air Salem Airport- Salem has a domestic airport with international standards (code FR3241) at Kamalapuram near Omalur on NH7 towards Dharmapuri, and Kingfisher Airlines in operating from Chennai – Salem sector. Ref : http://aai.aero/allAirports/salem.jsp

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Universities Periyar University is located in Karuppur, Salem. Vinayaga Missions Deemed University, Salem. Arts & Science Jairam Arts and Science College, Salem Vinayaka Missions Kirupananda Variyar Arts and Science College, Salem Vysya College, Salem A.A. Govt. Arts College, Attur A.V.S. College of Science, Salem Bharathiyar Arts and Science College for Women, Attur Govt. Arts College for Women, Salem Govt. Arts College, Salem Paavendhar College of Arts and Science, Salem Padmavani College of Arts and Science for Women, Salem Rabindharanath Tagore College of Arts and Science for Women, Salem Salem Sowdeswari College, Salem Sri Balamurugan Arts and Science College, Salem Sri Ganesh College of Arts and Science, Salem Sri Sakthi Kailash College of Women, Salem Sri Sarada College for Women (Autonomous), Salem

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Dental Vinayaka Missions Sankaracharyar Dental College, Salem Catering and Hotel Management Vinayaka Missions Kirupananda Variyar Arts and Science College, Salem Bharath Institute of Catering Technology and Hotel Management, Salem Cenneys Institute of Hotel Management, Salem Shevaroys Institute of Catering Technology and Hotel Management, Salem Thiagarajar Institute of Catering Technology and Hotel Management V.S.R. Catering and Hotel Management, Salem Engineering Sona College of Technology, Salem Vinayaka Mission's Kirupanada Variyar Engineering College, Salem Govt. Engineering College, Salem The Kavery Engineering College, Salem Dt

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Medical Vinayaka Mission's Kirupananda Variyar Medical College, Salem Mohan Kumaramangalam Govt. Medical College, Salem Nursing Vinayaka Mission's Annapoorna College of Nursing, Salem Shanmuga College of Nursing, Salem Sri Gokulam College of Nursing, Salem Pharmacy Vinayaka Mission's College of Pharmacy, Salem Sri Gokulam Institute of Paramedical Sciences, Salem Physiotherapy Vinayaka Mission's College of Physiotherapy, Salem Annai Therasa Institute of Paramedical Sciences, Salem Shanmugha College of Physiotherapy, Salem Sri Gokulam Institute of Paramedical Sciences, Salem

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Medicine Maha College of Homoeopathy Vinayaka Mission's Homoeopathic Medical College, Salem Tamil Nadu Homoeopathy Medical College, Salem Management Sona School of Management, Salem Vinayaka Mission's Kirupanada Variyar Engineering College, Salem Vysya College, Salem A.V.S. College of Science, Salem Government Arts College (Men), Salem Salem Sowdeswari College, Salem Vysya Institute of Management Studies, Salem ICFAI

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Polytechnic Colleges Thiagarajar Polytechnic College, Salem C.S.I. Polytechnic College, Salem D.P.C. Polytechnic College, Salem Dt Maruthi Polytechnic College, Salem Dt Murugesan Institute of Technology, Salem Rajaji Institute of Technology, Salem The Kavery Polytechnic College, Salem Dt The Salem Polytechnic College, Salem

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Education & Teacher Training A.V.S. College of Education, Salem Amala College of Education, Salem Annai College of Education, Salem Balakrishna Teacher Training Institute, Dharapuram Bharathiyar College of Education, Attur Government College of Education, Komarapalayam Kamarajar College of Education, Salem Kevi Teacher Training Institute for Women, Salem Kongu Naadu Teacher Training Institute, Salem Kongu Nadu Teacher Training Institute for Women, Salem Kongu Teacher Training Institute, Salem Mahendra College of Education, Valapadi Maruthi Teacher Training Institute, Attur

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Meenakshi Teacher Training Instittute, Salem P.S.G. College of Education, Salem Padmavani College of Education, Salem Rabindranath Tagore College of Education for Women, Sankagiri Sengunthar College of Education, Salem Shakthi Kailash College of Education for Women, Salem Sharada College of Education, Salem Shri Varudhi Teacher Training Institute, Salem Sri Jaya Jothi College of Education, Salem Sri Saradha Institute for Teacher Training, Attur Sri Swamy Teacher Training for Women, Salem Swaminathan Saraswathi College of Education for Women Tagore Teacher Training Institute, Attur The Kaveri Teacher Training Institute, Mettur The Kavery College of Education for Women, Mettur Vedha Vikas Teacher Training Institute, Salem Vettri Vel College of Education, Salem

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Government-aided schools (state board syllabus) Municipal Boys Hr Sec School, Ammapet Municipal Girls Hr Sec School, Ammapet The Gugai Higher Secondary School, Gugai Little Flower Higher Secondary School, Four Roads Sri Ramakrishna Saradha Higher Secondary School, Subramania Nagar Bharathi Vidyalaya Higher Secondary School, Maraveneri St. Marys Girls Higher Secondary School, Arisipalayam Sri Sarada Vidyalaya Girls Higher Secondary School, Fairlands St. Pauls Higher Secondary School CSI Higher Secondary School Neelambal Subramanium Higher Secontary School Gokulanatha Hindu Mahajana Higher Secondary School Jayarani girls school, Annadhanapatti Private schools (CBSE) Notre Dame of Holy Cross School ( CBSE ), Udayapatti Sri Vidya Mandir Secondary Schools @ Shivaji Nagar, Annadasramam, Junior College, Ayodhiya Pattanam and Kondalampatty,

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Private schools (Matriculation) St.mary's matriculation school, Idappadi Cluny Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Peramanoor Sugam Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Dasanaicken Patty St.John's Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Fairlands Sri Vidya Mandir Higher Secondary Schools AGN Matric Higher Secondary School, Konganapuram Anderson Matric Higher Secondary School, Yercaud road Bala Bharathi Matric Higher Secondary School St.Joseph's Higher Secondary School Glaze brook Matric Higher Secondary School Christopher Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Panamrathupatti Holy Angels Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Fairlands Golden Gate Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Yercaud Foothills Golden Spark Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Bangalore Main Road Chinmaya Vidyalaya Matric School, Steel Plant Road

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Private schools (Matriculation) C.S.I Good Shepherd Matric Higher Secondary School, Fort Holy Angels Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Alagapuram Holy Flower Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Holy Cross Matriculation Higher Secondary School,Ammapet Hindu Don Bosco Matric Higher Secondary School, Karungalpalayam Jayarani Matric Higher Secondary School, Nethimedu Jothi Matric Higher Secondary School, Ammapet Malco Vidyalayam Matric Higher Secondary School, Mettur dam PSG Matric Higher Secondary School, Sankagiri Sri Jothi Vidyalaya Matric Higher Secondary School, Kandampatty Sri Sarada BalaMandhir Boys Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Rajaji Road Sri Sarada Matric Higher Secondary School for Girls, Fairlands St. Josephs Matric Higher Secondary School, Pension Line Sri Vasavi Matric Higher Secondary School, Shevapet Sri Vidya Mandhir Matric Higher Secondary School, Mohan Nagar Tagore Matric Higher Secondary School Shri Swamy Matriculation School,Ayothyapattinam Sri Thiagarajar memorial matric school, Belur, Valappady Vidhya Peetham Matriculation School, Mannar palayam Residential Schools Montfort School, Yercaud Sacred Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Yercaud Bright Sun Matriculation school, Yercaud

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Rota Clubs Salem Club (Estd: 1870) Rotary Club of Salem Rotary Club of Salem Midtown Rotary Club of Salem Central Rotary Club of Salem North Rotary Cub of Salem South Rotary Club of Salem West Rotary Club of Salem East Rotary Club of Salem Gugai Rotary Club of Salem Cosmos Rotary Club of Salem Tex city Rotary Club of Salem Centennial Rotary club of Salem Sunstar Rotary Club of Salem Metropolis Hospitals Salem Polyclinic Shanmuga Hospital Manipal Hospital S.K.S. Hospital Vijaya Hospital S.Palaniandi Mudaliar Memorial Hospital Salem Medical Centre Hospital Salem Corporation M.H , Maternity Hospital Vinayaka Mission Hospital Bhavani Hospital Pranav Hospital Sri Gokulam Hospital

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Movie Theatres Back to Top

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Shopping Plazas Santham Super Market, Saradha College Road Chamundi Super Market, Four Roads Light House Complex, Four Roads Pookoodai Shopping Complex, Four Roads Swarnampigai Plaza, TVS Ramani Shopping Complex, Central BS Empire Arcade, Central BS VSA Commercial Complex,Central BS Rathna Arcade, Five Roads Ideal Garden Complex, Five Roads Monty Plaza, Five Roads Sixer Complex, Fairlands Kandaswarna Shopping Mall, Fairlands Shevaroys International Food Mall & Super Market Kandaswarna Mega Mall, Fairlands VV Shopping Plaza, Adhvaitha Ashram Road, Fairlands Rams Square, Adhvasitha Ashram Road, Fairlands VSA Shopping Complex, Near Central BS Back to Top

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Hotel Cenneys Gateway Hotel Salem Castle LRN Excellency Hotel Windsor Castle Hotel JUha Regency Hotel Ganesh Mahal National Hotel Few luxury hotels in Yercaud, GRT Nature Trails, The Sky Roca Hotel Grand Palace Hotel Shevaroys Sterling Holiday Resorts Thendral Resorts The Grange Club Mahindra Holiday Resorts (Lake Forest) Hotels Back to Top

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Television Channel Salem Has 4 local Tamil Channels, Polimer Tv CTN Polimer Music CTN Music Radio At present Salem has one FM station from All India Radio, i.e FM Rainbow-103.70. After the FM phase III bidding from government of india, Lot more private FM stations will be started in Salem

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YERCAUD - JEWEL OF THE SOUTH This small, tranquil hill town situated in the Shevaroy Hills has a charming landscape that comprises of coffee plantations and densely forested slopes. GENERAL INFORMATION: Area 383 sq.km Altitude 1515 metres Population 40546 (approximately) Max Min Winter 25 C 13 C Summer 30 C 16 C Average 13 C 30 C Rainfall 2000 mm 1500 mm Season Throughout the year Plantations Coffee and orange groves Highest point Shervarayan temple (5,326 feet or 1,623 m) TOURISM ACCESSIBILITY Nearest airport Tiruchirapalli (153 kms) Railway station Salem Junction/Salem town (35 kms) Road Link Chennai, Trichy, Madurai, Coimbatore and to Kerala , Karnataka

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YERCAUD LAKE: It is a picturesque pool surrounded by gardens and well wooded areas. Boating in the cold water of the lake is enchanting as well as refreshing. THE ANNA PARK This is a lovely garden, near the lake, maintained by Horticulture Department. LADY'S SEAT Natural Seat on a rock overlooking a steep drop of many hundred feet. It overlooks the winging ghat road and provides a breath-taking view. This view is spectacular at night with the twinkling lights of Salem town in sight. The Tourist can have a panoramic view of the plains below through the telescope mounted at the Lady's seat. Looking through the instrument, one can obtain a clear view of the manganese deposits of the chalk Hills. PAGODA POINT: Pagoda point or Pyramid Point named after the ancient pyramidal cairns found here. Around the ridges of the crest are four cairns stones resembling temple towers (Pagodas) In the centre of the open space is a shrine dedicated to two anionic stones held sacred by the local Malaiyalis. KILLIYUR FALLS: This 90 feet high waterfalls is situated amidst picturesque surrounding.

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Boat House Botanical Garden Montfort School Road to Lady Seat Rose Garden

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THE GRANGE: The castle like building built by the then Collector of Salem. Mr.M.D.Cockburn who first introduced coffee from Arabia and Apples and other fruits from South Africa between 1820 A.D. and 1829 AD. in Yercaud is said to have played an important role in the revolt of 1958 A.D. THE BEAR'S CAVE: It is situated near the Northern Bungalow on the way to Servarayan temple. It is an important tourist spot. Bear's Cave is located on the way to Servaroyan temple and adorns six abodes of Lord Subhramanya. Its innermost shrine is cut out of a solid rock. THE SERVARAYAN KAVERI AMMAN TEMPLE: A Malaiyalai tribal temple dedicated to Lord Servarayan also known as Ramaswamy. It is located in a narrow and dark cave on the tallest peak (5,342') on the Servarayan mountain. The annual festival held in May is very popular and attracts thousands of Malayali pilgrims. The mouth of the cave is built up like a Hindu shrine. The God Servarayan and Goddess Kaveri representing the Servarai Hills and Kaveri River respectively are seated in the temple. THE MONTFORD SCHOOL The Montford School and the Sacred Heart Convent are the two famous educational institutions at Yercaud imparting education to boys and girls respectively. The Montford school is named after the founder Saint Louis Merie Grigmon de Montford. A fair number of students came from foreign countries. THE RETEAT Started in 1945 by the Brothers of Don Bosco. This institution serves as a Novitiate House where students of the religious order stay and study. OTHER PLACES OF INTEREST: Ornamental plants at Green House. Orchard-cum-Nursery of rose plants. Silk Farm, Horticulture Research Station, Orchidorium, Lake park, Salem view (between 16th and 17th bends) are other places of interest. Yercaud and the entire Servaroyan Hills are known for thriving coffee plantations. Plantains, Pears, Jack and orange fruits are also grown. Flowers of all Varieties flourish here.

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Tharamangalam: Famous for the Kailasanatha Temple, this place is situated 27 km from Salem. Decked with exquisite statues and stone carvings, a special attraction of the place is the rotating lotus flower in the ceiling. A Siva temple, perhaps the most beautiful of its kind in Salem District. Parts of it existed as early as the tenth century: as it stands now, it is the product of the Gatti Mudhali dynasty of the seventeenth century. Reconstruction and elaboration of the old temple was begun by Mummudi, continued by Siyazhi, and was brought near completion by Vanangamudi. This west facing temple is enclosed by a massive stone wall measuring 306' by 164' reportedly built in the thirteenth century. The main entrance tower ( 5 storeys 90'high) is conceived as a chariot on wheels, drawn by elephants and horses. The huge entrance doors, made of vengai ( pterocarpus marsupium) wood, are studied with untrusting iron knobs each of a different pattern. Their panels are decorated with wooden carvings depicting incarnations of Vishnu. The entrance to the inner sanctum is through a portico supported by six sumptuously carved stone pillars. The scenes of tiger hunting by princes seated on horses and accompanied by footmen are depicted very realistically and with great sensitivity. A pillar of yazhi ( a mythical animal combining features of the lion and the elephant) is so ingeniously carved that a stone ball ( 4 ' diameter) in its mouth can be freely rolled but cannot be rolled out. The wooden doors of the portico are adorned with twenty four panels of excellent carving, some of which have been vandalized. The motifs for these carvings are drawn from the divine exploits of Siva and scenes from the daily lives of ordinary people. The great hall is a fine gallery of sculptures of men, women, and Gods among which the sculpture of the voluptuous rishi pathini ( sages wife) is notable .

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The ceiling is supported by rows of stone pillars from whose capitals hang elegant chains carved out of solid stone. The ceiling in front of the main shrine is covered by a block of stone seven feet in diameter carved in the shape of an inverted open lotus with parrots. This carving is surrounded by the Gatti Mudhali insignia. The outer walls of the inner most sanctum are covered with inscriptions. Twice a year, during August-September and February - March for three days in succession, the rays of the evening, sum shine through the entrance tower, the portico, and enters the sanctum sanctorum and falls on the deity, an anionic stone. The consort of Kailasanathar is Sivakami. Several gigantic monolithic pillars of pink granite carved, polished, and ready for erection in the proposed Thousand Pillar Hall lie outside the temple. More are said to be under the ground. Before this project could be completed, Vanangamudi was killed in 1667, leaving the foreground of the temple littered with ruins of a noble dream. A temple tank (about (180' 180') is one of the finest of its kind in South India. Thirty Six Nandhi Sculptures (2' high) of black stone sit at intervals on top of the parapet wall whose inside holds 365 lamp niches. One for every day of the year. Only once in 1873 the pool was cleaned by the Salem Local Fund Board.

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METTUR Mettur is a picnic spot situated 52 k.m. from Salem. An industrial town on the west bank of the Kaveri.Tthis dam across River Cauvery is one of the biggest reservoirs with water spread of 15,540 hectares METTUR SYSTEM An irrigation and hydroelectric power production system built around the Mettur Dam and the Stanley Reservoir. The irrigation system supplies water and controls irrigation works ( Grand Anaikat and Vadavar canals of the Thanjavur District. METTUR DAM: The major Dam ( 5,300' long, 176' high) of the state, across the Kaveri. It was built between the hills of Seetha Malai and Palamalai during the late 1929s. The water in its reservoir ( 5,46,000 cubic feet) is primarily intended for irrigation. A portion of its is let down for generating electricity.

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METTUR THERMAL POWER STATION: A new electric power generation system to augment the existing Mettur Hydro Electric power production system. It is designed to meet the energy needs of the state in general and industrial and agricultural requirements of Mettur and Salem in particular. DAM PARK A beautiful park opposite to Dam was formed with Lawns, fountains. This park attracts large number of tourists from nearby districts. FESTIVALS Adiperukku Festival is Celebrated in Mettur every year in the month of August (Tamil month Adi eighteenth day) Large number of tourists visiting Mettur and have a holy tip in the Kaveri River.

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Tourist places Kurvampatti Zoological Park, Chettichavadi, Salem. Poiman karadu, Panamarathupatty 300 year old famous Fort, Attur A old famous fort in sankari Dreams Land – Theme Park Paravasa Ulagam – Water Theme Park Holy places Arulmigi Alagirinathar Temple Sri Rajaganapathy Temple, Fort Sri Ramakrishna Mutt, Sri Kumaragiri Temple, Skandashasram,Udiyapatti, Jamma Masjid Build by Tippu Sultan, Belur Siva Temple, Belur. Sri Kailasanathar Temple, Tharamangalam. Aattayaampatty Lake CSI Church, Fort

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Sri Kameswara & Kalivaradha perumal temple at Aragalur The Indian Institute of Handloom Technology, Salem. Poolampatty water place 108 Siva Temple, Periya Seeragapadi Sugavaneshwarar Temple, Salem Perumal Temple, Fort, Salem Aanaimaduvu Dam, Belur Kariyakoil Dam, Karumandurai Kottai Mariyamman Temple, Salem Infant Jesus Churuch Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation, Hotel Tamil Nadu Complex, Ramakrishna Road, Salem. Phone 0427-2316449 (ttdc@vsnl.com). 1000 Sivaalayam Kumara Giri

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Poiman Karadu: 9 km from Yercaud is Poiman Karadu, which can be seen from the plains to the east of the hill. You will get a hazy sight of a deer with two horns, visible in a cave between rocks on the hill. As you move closer, the strange vision gradually vanishes. There are numerous Mariamman temples in Salem which draws hundreds of tourists for its exquisite architecture. Mariamman is a Hindu goddess, an incarnation of Shakti. Every year around in the month of July the city celebrates Mariamman festival for a fortnight, this is considered to be the best time to visit Salem city. Kottai Mariamman Temple: There are several Mariamman temples in Salem, of which the Kottai Marriamman temple is the most renowned. Mariamman is a Hindu goddess, an incarnation of Shakti. Kandashramam is another charming hill side temple for Lord Murunga.Other two fascinating mountain temples for Lord Vishnu is another must visit spot in the Salem City The famous heritage temple Sitthar Koil is dedicated to Lord Shiva and showcases a fascinating architecture. Argalur boast 2 ancient temples and an opulent Buddha statue. Kottai Maariamman Utthamasozhapuram

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There are prehistoric Shiva temples at Belur (Thanthondreeshwarar) and Uttamacholapuram (Karabunathar). The Sugavaneshwarar temple and Kottai Azhagiri Nadha Perumal Temple are also very significant shrines of Salem. A branch of the Ramakrishna Math is situated in Salem. Government Museum: This museum at Salem preserves valuable collections of terracotta's and sculptures Anna Park is a beautiful amusement park and surely the favorite hangout for kids.Anna park has been recently given a face-lift. A nice lively place to spend an leisure evening. Temple Car Festival: The Shevapet Mariamman temple car is the biggest among the cars of Amman temples across the state. The car becomes the center of attraction during the annual car festival celebrated here for a week. Fairs & Festivals Mariamman festival: Celebrated for a fortnight every year around July, during this festival Goddess Mariamman is adorned with jewelry and flower chariots and taken around the city at midnight.

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SALEM HILLS Arunootru Malai (2, 7902): mountain of six hundred peaks. It may mean “Haran Ootru” – Siva’s spring.Bodi Malai (4, 105 or 1182 mts): it was earlier called “ Karungali Malai”. One of its peaks is called “Ananda Malai”.Chalk Hills: One of the major sources of India Magnesite known as “Sunnambu Karadu”.Eastern Ghats: It extends from Orissa and ends at Nilgiri. Some of the notable mountains belonging to this chain are Alavoy malai, Kollimali, Pachamalai and Servarayan.Kanja Malai (986 mts): It derives its name from “Kanju” (gold) that was reportedly found on it and in its streams. The mountain is known for its store of magnetic iron, the black gold.Kandagiri : It is situated on the extreme northern end of the Jarugu Malai on the banks of a stream called kannimar odai.Kariyaperulam Karadu: It is a hillock with a Vishnu temple situated at the foothill of the hillock.Koovai Malai: A hill north western spur of kolli malai two miles east of Belu Kurichi and was said to have been abode of the range, Koovai Rishi.

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SALEM HILLS Kutta Malai (4, 0182): A mountain peak of the Bodhi Malai.Nagar Malai ( 619 mts) : A group of small hills lying between the Salem city and the Servarayan Malai.Namamalai (693 mts): It is in the northern spur of the Jarugu malai range, a conspicuous namam is painted on a rock on the hillside near a small Vishnu shrine.Perumal Malai (583 mts) : It is one of the Perumal hills at the west extreme of the Jargu Malai abutting the Salem – Namakkal highway. Poiman Karadu (2002 high) : It is also known as the “Hillock of false deer”.Ramasamy Malai : A mountain of the Servarayan range, south of Thoppur.Seela Karadu (Omalur, 446 mts ) : It is a small rock hillock between Omalur and Satthappadi. Servarayan Hills (Yercaud ) : It is an outlier of the Eastern Ghats lying between the Mallapuram Ghat and the Anjavadi Valley.

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SALEM HILLS Seethamalai (Mallur, 839 mts): The Mettur Dam spans between this and the Pala Malai on the western bank.Suriyamalai (678 mts) : A hillock west of Mallur locally known as “Sooriya Malai”.Thoppu Ghat (10172 high ): A mountain pass on the border of the district on the road between Salem and Dharmapuri.Vaippa Malai: A hillock with Murugan temple dedicated to Balasubramaniya Swamy.White Elephant Rock (1202 high) : A great mass of pure white quartz projecting on the south west spur of the Servarayan.Yercaud: A pleasant resort of the Servarayan mountain with picturesque lake and forest. It isalso known as “Poorman’s Ooty”. Chenni Malai (304 mts): A small hillock south Kattukottai Railway Station.Godu Malai (970 mts) : It is a peak mountain.

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SALEM HILLS Kalrayan Malai (4000 high and 25 miles long): It was known as “Elephant Hill” on account of its large population of elephants.Kannidiyan Malai (338 mts) : It forms part of a range known as the Manjani Karadu.Manmalai : It contains the peak of Kambakkal Malai.Pachai Malai (20 miles wide and 20 miles long): It is known as “Green Mountain” and is separated form the Kollimalai by Thammapatti Valley.Paithur Malai (2,4632 high ) : A range of hills lying between the rivers of Vasista Nadhi and Svetha Nadhi.Poyya Malai(446 mts): A hillock situated south of Attur and west of Manjam.Thaenanda Malai : It is the mountain continuation of the Servarayan. The Kallaru river emerges from its ravines.

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