Hamfest 2010 will be held in Pollachi (Tamilnadu.) VU2WDP OM Vijayan and his Team from Pollachi are take the Next Hamfest to Pollachi and the proposed date in November 13 and 14
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| Pollachi was known as "Pozhil Vaichi" in ancient times which means "The land of natural wealth and prosperity". The name Pozhil Vaichi has changed into Pollachi over time.The historic town of Pollachi was once known as Mudi Konda Chola Nallur during the period of Kulottunga Chola III |
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The Subramanyar temple here is an ancient one, with a history that goes back about 8 centuries. It is believed that the Subramanyar temple here was once a Shiva temple, enshrining Agastheeswaram Udaiyaar, with the festival deity being Subramanyar. Much of the construction in the temple belongs to the 20th century. There is another story about the Origin of the name. Pollachi was known as "Porull Aatchi" which means "The land of wealthy Government". In the olden days, it was said that everything can be sold/bought in the market (including elephants) except one's parents. Pollachi is a town and a municipality in the Coimbatore district of the Tamil Nadu state of India. It is located 40 km south of Coimbatore. It is satellite town for Coimbatore City..Due to its proximity to the Western Ghats, Pollachi has a pleasant climate throughout the year |
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Pollachi is also famed for its market especially for jaggery and cattle. The Jaggery Market in Pollachi is Asia's biggest Jaggery Market. It is an important commercial area in the region and has a big market for agricultural products. Coconuts and tender-coconuts are exported from here to all over India. Coir-Fibre, Curled Coir Manufacturing is an important Industry in Pollachi. Pollachi is a popular movie filming location for the movie industry. Hundreds of Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and Hindi movies are filmed here.
Nearest Airport : Coimbatore airport is the nearest international airport to Pollachi. International and domestic flights are available Domestic airlines fly to Chennai, Bangalore, New Delhi, Mumbai and other Indian cities.
Nearest Bus Stand : Pollachi has a central bus stand which is used by TNSTC, and the private operators. This is situated inside the town.
Nearest Railway Station: Pollachi has a railway junction. Presently only metre gauge trains are operated in this section, the major routes being Coimbatore - Pollachi - Dindigul and Palakkad - Pollachi - Dindigul. broad gauge conversion of this section is in progress and are expected to be completed shortly. Once this completion is over then Pollachi, Udumalai, Palani will get direct link to Chennai, Bangalore and all other parts of India. Pollachi - Podanur section was recently been added to the Palakkad Railway Division.Broad gauge work from Palakkad side has been started by the Palakkad Division, soon Pollachi & Palakkad will be connected by BG trains.
coordinates 10o 40' N 77o 01: E / 10.67o North 77.02 East / 10.67; 77.02 It has an average elevation of 293 metres (961 feet).
Region: Tamil Nadu
Country: India
Latitude: 10.666667
Longitude: 77.016667 |
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| Places near to Pollachi |
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Topslip is a part of Anamalai Tiger Reserve (formerly called Anamalai Wildlife Sanctuary, Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary) is located at about 37 km from Pollachi town. It is Separated from the Nilgiri Hills by the Palghat Gap on the north, Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary (Kerala) to its west and to the Eravikulam National Park (Kerala) and Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary to its south. There are many places of natural and scenic beauty in the Anamalai Tiger Reserve. Some of them are Karianshola, Anaikunthi Shola, groves, waterfalls, teak forests, reservoirs and dams. There are arrangements for exploring the sanctuary on elephant back or by van. If you plan to walk in the park, you must have a Park Guide with you. If you are visiting the park for the day, you can go directly to Top Slip. The Sethumadai checkpost is the entry point to Top Slip. |
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| Parambikulam Tiger Reserve - Lying adjacent to the Indira Gandhi Wild Life Sanctuary, the 285 sq km stretch of forest known as Parambikulam Tiger Reserve (formerly Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary) is one of Kerala’s premier wildlife reserves. Though this place is a part of Kerala, this place is accessible only from Pollachi. Touring the sanctuary is possible by boat or jeep; both can be hired from the park authorities. Alternatively, you can climb one of Parambikulam’s two watch towers for a bit of wildlife-watching. One tower is at Anappadi (8 km from Thunakadavu) and the other’s at Sungam (5 km from Thunakadavu). This park is open through out the year but it is better if you avoid visiting the park during monsoon season (June - August). Thunakadavu is the headquarters of the sanctuary and is 48 km from Pollachi. |
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Valparai - Popularly known as Cherrapunji of South India, Valparai remains somewhat untouched. It has an average elevation of 1193 metres (3914 feet) and is located 65 km away from Pollachi. It is concentrated with Tea and Coffee estates owned mostly by private tea companies, a large part of the area is out of bounds for tourists. Interestingly, the Govt. of Tamil Nadu with the assistance of the Govt. of India has taken initiatives to promote tourism and develop infrastructure such as hotels, amusement parks etc to attract visitors. Other important places to visit around Valparai are Balaji temple, Chitti Vinayagar Temple, Sholayar Dam, Nallamudi Poonjolai View, Number Paarai and various tea estates. |
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| Aaliyar Dam - Aliyar (azhiyar) Dam is a reservoir located 27 KM away from pollachi on the foothills of Valparai, in the Anamalai range of the Western Ghats. The dam offers some ideal getaways including a park, an aquarium and a mini Theme-Park maintained by Tamilnadu Fisheries Corporation. It is an ideal picnic spot. If you are taking public transport, take Town bus (route number 37A and 37B) or take a bus to Navamalai or Valparai and get down at Aaliyar Dam. Near Aliyar dam are some visitor attractions including a park, garden, aquarium, play area and a mini Theme-Park maintained by Tamil Nadu Fisheries Corporation for visitors enjoyment. The scenery is beautiful, with mountains surrounding three quarters of the reservoir. Boating is also available. |
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Aliyar Ashram - It is the home of the Vethathiri Maharishi Kundalini Yoga and Kayakalpa Research Foundation, founded by Shri Vethathiri Maharishi in 1985. In a beautiful natural setting at the foothills of the Western Ghats and in view of the Aliyar reservoir, the Temple of Consciousness is the focus for a silent revolution, transforming the lives of thousands of people, irrespective of creed, color, race, religion or nationality. Vethathiri Maharishi Institute for Spiritual and Intuitional Education is a unique Institution which provides residential spiritual education. The Temple is an architectural beauty, built in the shape of vernacular OM and so it is known as Omkara Mandapam. |
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| Monkey Falls is located at 29th km junction on the Pollachi-Valparai (near the uphill ghat road) road in the Anaimalai Hills range. It’s about 5 km from famous Aliyar and refreshing natural waterfalls. The Ayurvedic water bath helps to relax and rejuvenate. Due to lot of monkeys near by this ares, this falls call as "Monkey Falls". The Monkey Falls are the most famous and popular tourism spot. People making their travel in the area of Coimbatore or Pollachi district will never miss to visit Monkey falls are they have an outstanding scenic attraction. This Monkey falls is an ideal place for the little children to take bathe. The entry ticket fee is very low and it just cost 2 INR to enter inside the falls. An interesting trek route at the Monkey Falls; a linear stretch of evergreen forests surrounded by rocky cliffs, is avilable and regular guided treks are conducted during favourable season. |
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Masani Amman Temple - Masani Amman Temple is situated at a distance of 15 km from Pollachi. This sanctified shrine attracts large number of devotees. Here, one can see Goddess Masani Amman in the lying posture. The idol has four hands, two hands placed on the ground, two hands raised above. While the top left hands hold a skull and snake and other two hands holding drum and a trident. Thousands of people visit this temple and offer their prayers to Goddess Masani. People have a firm belief on the Goddess that she would solve all their problems and protect them from all evil. The devotees list all their needs, hopes and wishes in a piece of paper and give it to the temple priest to place it at the trident of the Goddess. |
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| The Pollachi Market - Pollachi is famed for its market, especially for Jaggery and cattle. The Jaggery Market in Pollachi is the Asia's biggest Jaggery Market. All buses that goes towards Anaimalai, Sethumadai, Kaliapuram, Meenakshipuram, Govindhapuram goes through this place. Alight at "Sandhai Pettai" bus stop or railway station bus stop. Due to its proximity to the Western Ghats, Pollachi has a pleasant climate throughout the year. Pollachi is also famed for its market (சந்தை), especially for jaggery and cattle (மாட்டுச்சந்தை). The Jaggery Market in Pollachi is Asia's biggest Jaggery Market. |
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Amaravathy Dam - This place is 20 kms from Thirumoorthy dam. One must take the left road near Chinnar check-post (Tamilnadu side) along Udumalpet - Munnar road, to reach this place. The Amaravathy Sagar Crocodile Farm, established in 1975, was once the largest Crocodile nursery in India is nearby. However, due to poor maintenance and lack of facilities, only few Crocodiles are now alive Amaravathi Reservoir at Amaravathinagar is located in Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary/ Indira Gandhi National Park in Tamil Nadu, India. The 9.31 km², 33.53 m deep reservoir was created by the steep Amaravathi Dam built in 1957 across the Amaravathi River about 25 km upstream and south from Thirumoorthy Dam. |
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