Table of Contents
- 1 What is special in Krishnagiri?
- 2 What is the famous temple in Krishnagiri?
- 3 What is the old name of Krishnagiri?
- 4 What is Madurai famous?
- 5 Who is the MP of Dharmapuri?
- 6 How many constituencies are there in Krishna?
- 7 What are the top 15 places to visit in Krishnagiri?
- 8 What is the major crop of Krishnagiri district?
- 9 Why is Krishnagiri called the Mango Capital of India?
What is special in Krishnagiri?
Top Attractions in Krishnagiri District
- Chandira Choodeswarar Temple.
- Shree Parshwa Padmavathi Shaktipeet Tirth Dham.
- Shree Venkateshwara Swamy temple, Dakshina Tirupati.
- Sri Kattu Veera Anjaneya Temple.
- Krp Dam.
- Sri Maha Pratyangira Kalika Devi Alayam.
- Arulmigu Maragathamigai Chandra Choodeshwara Temple.
- Anuradha Complex.
What is the famous temple in Krishnagiri?
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 40kms from Bangalore 52kms from Krishnagiri in National High ways NH-7 Daily 500-1000 Devotees are visiting this temple most of them …
What is the old name of Krishnagiri?
| Krishnagiri | |
|---|---|
| Country | India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Krishnagiri |
| Named for | Ruled under Krishnadevarayar |
Who is the king of Krishnagiri?
King Krishnadevarayar
The fort was built by King Krishnadevarayar of the Vijayanagar Empire. For this reason, the town and the fort got the name Krishnagiri (“Krishna” from the king’s name, “giri” meaning hill).
Who ruled Krishnagiri district?
Krishnagiri was formed as 30th district by the Government of Tamil Nadu. Krishnagiri district was carved out of Dharmapuri district on 09th February 2004 with five taluks and ten blocks. Thiru. Mangat Ram Sharma, I.A.S. has administered the office as first Collector of Krishnagiri District.
What is Madurai famous?
The city has a number of historical monuments, with the Meenakshi Temple and the Tirumalai Nayak Palace being the most prominent. Madurai is an important industrial and educational hub in South Tamil Nadu. The city is home to various automobile, rubber, chemical and granite manufacturing industries.
Who is the MP of Dharmapuri?
Dharmapuri (Lok Sabha constituency)
| Dharmapuri | |
|---|---|
| Incumbent | Dr Senthil Kumar |
| Parliamentary Party | DMK |
| Elected Year | 2019 Election |
| Constituency Details |
How many constituencies are there in Krishna?
District-wise summary
| S.No | District | Constituencies |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | East Godavari | 19 |
| 5 | West Godavari | 15 |
| 6 | Krishna | 16 |
| 7 | Guntur | 17 |
How many taluks are there in Krishnagiri?
seven taluks
The seven taluks are Krishnagiri, Hosur, Pochampalli, Uthangarai, Shoolagiri, Bargur and Denkanikottai.
How many villages are there in Krishnagiri district?
Taluk-wise List
| Sl No | Taluk | Total Villages |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denkanikottai | 120 |
| 2 | Hosur | 173 |
| 3 | Krishnagiri | 151 |
| 4 | Pochampalli | 41 |
What are the top 15 places to visit in Krishnagiri?
Krishnagiri Fort 8. Rayakottah 9. Varadaraja Perumal Temple 10. Venugopala Swami Temple 11. Mallachandram 12. Rajaji Memorial 13. Government Museum Krishnagiri 14. Sri Bhairava Nilayam 15. Thally Garden and Lake What are the top attractions to visit in Krishnagiri?
What is the major crop of Krishnagiri district?
The major crop of Krishnagiri district with 300.17 km 2 area of cultivation is mango. The district produces 300,000 tones annually and in Tamil Nadu Krishnagiri District is the leading mango producer. Almost 20\% of the mango varieties like ‘Thothapuri’ and ‘Alphonso’ that are produced in this district, are processed into pulp.
Why is Krishnagiri called the Mango Capital of India?
Krishnagiri is known as “Mango Capital of India” as mangoes are cultivated as the main crop, and the land here is extremely fertile with rich access to fresh water making it amenable to growing crops. Krishnagiri is a rapidly growing city and is the site of significant business and residential development.
What is the story behind the Anjaneya temple at Krishnagiri?
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.