Rasipuram
| Rasipuram | |
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| Coordinates | 11°28′N 78°10′E / 11.47°N 78.17°ECoordinates: 11°28′N 78°10′E / 11.47°N 78.17°E |
| Country | India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District(s) | Namakkal |
| Population | 46,370 (2001[update]) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
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• 246 metres (807 ft) |
Rasipuram(Tamil: இராசிபுரம்) is a municipal corporation in Namakkal district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is a town 27 km (17 mi) from Salem, India.
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[edit] History
Rasipuram is a historic town dating back to at least the 1st century A.D. Rasipuram got its name from Raajapuram which literally means King's Town. Rasipuram is part of ancient Kongu Nadu and the region is known as Rasipura Nadu, an internal division of Kongu.
Rasipuram is known for hand-loom silk sarees. It is also famous for its Lord Shiva temple, said to have been constructed by King Valvil Ori in the 1st or 2nd century. It is believed that the temple possesses a secret path to the Arapallishwarar (Lord Shiva temple) at top of Kolli hills , which is famous for medicinal herbal plants and natural honey.
The County (Nagaratchi) of Rasipuram earlier was under the jurisdiction range of Salem District (Managaratchi), and later was managed by the Namakkal District range.
The town is famous for its authentic preparation of ghee and claims its status next to Oothukuli. It is famous for weaving Silk sarees Rasipuram Silks. The silk sarees and dhotis woven in this town were traded and also exported to neighboring countries.
Quality education to children and producing the top notch professionals is long made a history and which lured the rich from all over the state to train their children in the town's renowned SRV school. The school excels in coaching students of 10+2 school grade (of Tamil Nadu) with its highly qualitative education system. And a Polytechnic College i.e RAASI Polytechnic is well known for its globalized coaching and 100% placement achievements run by Rajiv Gandhi Eduactional Charitable Trust.
[edit] Geography
Rasipuram is located at 11°28′N 78°10′E / 11.47°N 78.17°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 246 metres (807 feet).
Kolli Hills is located exactly 54 km from Rasipuram. A lot of medicinal plants and fruit varieties like jackfruit, pineapple and banana are available. A festival named after a legendary king Valvil Ori is celebrated to highlight the indigenous traditions, culture and values of the tribal people living in the hills.
[edit] Temples
There are several ancient temples in and around Rasipuram.
- Kailasanathar Kovil - This Shiva temple was built by the famous King Valvil Ori. Reportedly founded by Adhan Ori, ruler of the Kolli Malai and Rasipura Nadu. According to local folklore, Ori stumbled upon a lingam in the ilandhai forests of Rasipuram while boar hunting. The chief deity’s consort is called Dharma Samvarthini whose name echoes the Buddhist name of Arapalli Isvara of the Kolli Malai.
- Adhiparasakthi Temple- Located near to the Perumal temple in Mettu Theru
- Angalamman Temple
- Kaliamman Temple- situated on the Andagalur road
- Muniappan Temple - situated on the Andagalur Road
- Anjaneya temple- Located on the salem main road
- Ellai Mariamman Temple
- Mariyamman temple - Where a festival is conducted during Diwali
- Perumal temple
- Anjaneya temple - A temple located very near from Rasipuram and 10 km from Mullukkurichi
- Athanoor Amman Koil - Kuladeivam (Community God) of Rasipuram Koottam Gounders, Rasipuram Nadu of Kulalas and other communities
- Pudupatti Mariyamman temple - A temple located 10 kms from Rasipuram Where a festival is conducted during month of April.Very famous festival and it happens for six days.
- Mettala Anjaneya Temple - A temple located 8 km from Rasipuram and 10 km from Mullukkurichi
- Pattanam Karupanar Temple - Kuladeivam (Community God) of Pattanam & Rasipuram people, located 4 km from Rasipuram. A festival is held in this temple every two years in March.
- Sri Kamatchi Amman Temple - The Community God of R.Pudupalayam Located 3 km from Rasipuram. The Festival is Conducted every year during the Tamil Month Maasi(மாசி).This is the Temple having Silver Chariot(வெள்ளி ரதம்) in Rasipuram.
- Mariyamman Temple in R.Puduppalayam is very famous for festivel which happens during the month of Diwali. It happens for three days among that first and last day is very famous for dancing for our village music.
- Chithirai temple car festival is famous in Rasipuram. Temple car is available for Shiva, Perumal and Amman separately.
- Ramalinga Sowdeswari Ammam Temple in V.Nagar-2. It Is very famous for festival which happens during the month of Pongal(தை-1). It happen for One day among very famous for sakthi alaithal and Kathi Poduthal(Vera kumararkal). its a Devangar Festival.
[edit] Transportation
- Road : Rasipuram is located on the highway NH7 which connects Salem and Namakkal.
- Rail : Located on the new broad gauge line[2] (under construction) which connects Salem and Karur.
- Air : Nearest airport is Salem Airport which is 37 km north of the town.
[edit] Education
The town also has several schools, One CBSE school and several colleges and other educational institutions. This town is also known as an Education City, which has produced n number of Doctor's and Engineer's to the society.
- SRV Girls Higher Secondary School, Rasipuram
- SRV Boys Higher Secondary School, Muthukalipatti.
- SRV Hi-Tech Girls Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Masakalipatti
- SRV Excel Matriculation Higher Secondary School,Rasipuram.
- Sri swamy matriculation school,sambapalipudur-636118.
- Government Higher Secondary School, R.Pudupalayam.'
- Government Higher Secondary School,Annasalai, Rasipuram.
- Government Higher Secondary School,Swami Sivanandhasalai, Rasipuram.
- Government Higher Secondary School,T.Jaderpalayam.
- Government Higher Secondary School, Mullukkurichi.
- Government Higher Secondary School, Athanur - 636301.
- Government Higher Secondary School, Belukurichi.
- Government Higher Secondary School, Vadugam-637407.
- Government Middle School,R.Pudupalayam, Rasipuram.
- Government High School, Pattanam - 637 408.
- Government High School,O.Sowthapuram-637505.
- Sengunthar Mahajana Higher Secondary School,Gurusamipalayam.
- Sengunthar Girls High School, Gurusamipalayam
- SVB Modren School,Rasipuram.
- Vidhya Nikethan matric school,Rasipuram.
- Vidhya Nikethan Intel Higher Secondary School,Salem road.
- Sri vani matriculation higher secondary school, Thoppapatti.
- Vetri vikas higher secondary school, Rasipuram.
- Sri sakthi Primary School, R.Pudupalayam.
- JVM Matriculation School, R.Pudupalayam.
- Sri Vidya Mandir Primary and Matriculation Higher Secondary Schools.
- National Girls Higher Secondary School, Rasipuram
- Kalaimagal Matriculation School, Vennandur, Rasipuram.
- Rasi International School, Rasipuram,Koneripatti.
- Apple Kids pre-school international school,Rasipuram-637 408.
- Raasi Vidya mandir Primary School, Vadugam-637407.
[edit] Colleges
- RAASI Polytechnic College, Aayilpatty, Rasipuram TK
- Paavai engineering college
- Paavai College of Engineering
- Paavai College of Technology
- Paavai Group of Institution College
- Paavai Polytechnic College
- Paavai Varam Polytechnic College
- Paavai School of Management
- Paavai Teacher Training Institute
- Paavai Vidhyasaram CBSE School
- Paavai College of Education
- Paavai College of Arts and Science College for Women
- Muthayammal Engineering College
- Thiruvalluvar Government Arts and Science College,Andagalur Gate,Rasipuram
- Muthayammal Arts and Science College
- Muthayammal Technical Campus
- Muthayammal Industrial Training Instituute
- Dr.Hanemann Homeopathy Medical College and research Institution
- Many B.Ed Colleges are located here.
- Gnanamani Engineering College
- Gnanamani College of Technology
- TNOU B.Ed., Study Center(Kasthurba College of Education),Athanur, Rasipuram-637408.
- TNOU B.Ed., Study Center(Rasi College of Education),Rasipuram-637401.
- Rasi College of Education(B.Ed.,)Rasipuram-637401.
- Muthayammal Polytechnic Institution
[edit] Politics
Rasipuram Lok Saba Constituency is removed from the latest alignments and joined in to Namakkal Constituency.[3]
[edit] Hospitals
- Surya Hospital(ortho),Salem main road,Rasipuram.
- Manickam Hospital(general surgeon),Aathur main road.Rasipuram.
- M.R Hospital(child specialist).Rasipuram.
- Shanthi Hospital(ginac)Aathur main road,Rasipuram.
- Anbu Clinic, OLD Bazzar Post Office (Ortho and DGO)
- Aravind Hospital
- Siva Hospital
- NS Hospital
[edit] Hotels
- Sri Ramalinga Vilas
- Velmurugan
- Amman
- Selvi mess
- Thirumalai mess
- Ashok Bhavan
- Lakshmi vilas
- Akka Parota shop near Mariamman Temple
- Mettu street Idly shop
- Sri Saravana Bhavan
- Pillayar Temple Parota shop
- Shanthi Inn
- Karthick Bhavan
- Kailash Bhavan
[edit] Theatres
- Vijayalakshmi - UFO DTS
- Sri Devi A/C DTS
- Samundi - UFO DTS
- Bharathi ( not in use )
- Krishna ( not in use )
- Balasubramanium ( demolished )
[edit] References
- ^ "Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Rasipuram". Fallingrain.com. http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/25/Rasipuram.html. Retrieved 2011-11-09.
- ^ "At last, train engine enters Namakkal". The Hindu (Chennai, India). 31 March 2011. http://www.hindu.com/2011/03/31/stories/2011033161881000.htm.
- ^ "List of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies". Tamil Nadu. Election Commission of India. http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S22/TN_ACPC.pdf. Retrieved 2008-10-09.
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