KOLLI HILLS
INTRODUCTION
Natural rich Kolli India's southern area, in the middle of Tamil Nadu Namakkal, Trichy district located in a small mountain range borders kolli Hills is the last mountain at the eastern Ghats. The eastern Ghats will remain there without a continuation of the mountain name. The western Ghats can be seen as continuous and dense. The many rivers run through this eastern continuation of the mountain and cannot be sustained. The hill of kolli is a place full of amazing herbs that kill such deadly disease.
It is 55 km from Namakkal and 1000 to 1600 m above sea level. Kolli Hills has start owned and private bus service from Namakkal,Sendhamangalam Rasipuram and salem.The distance of the mountain pass is 28 km.Selected drivers drive buses and luggage, as some hairpin curves contain very dangerous curves. Travelling by car and vans is also advisable on the mountain pass. This district administration is taking steps to create a non-hazardous alternate route with 2 or 3 injection. There are two main routes to reach Kolli Hills. One has to go through Kombe forest through Namakkal Sendhamangalam. One can reach the Charapaleeswarar Swamy Temple by going 12 miles from Gombe.
The other way through Kopampatti Vairesettipalayam is to go to puliyanjol 5 km from there. It covers an area of about 40 square miles (280 sq km). has a population of over 5,000 and 85 villages. Tourist places in and around Kolli Hills.
There are many towns on this hill. there are many hill people living here. The natives of the mountain are called the hill-people and the mountain-dwellers. Bears are the most abundant in India.In the Kolli Hills, you can see the snakes hanging from the trees, fruit, pineapple, pear, guava, mango, coffee, fruit, deer, and peacocks.
The river Suveda from Kolli Hills, the gombe River, the Ayyaru, Gadayaru, Govt. There are plenty of springs in Kolli Hills. Honey nests can be seen in the hill here.
Due to the harsh condition prevalent in the hilly forests, the area was named Kolli Hills. It is said that the hill was called Kollimalai because of the some kinds of trees known as Kolli and the Killing of moons and moora. It is also said that Kolli Hills was known for its abundance of birds during the centuries. It is also called Chathuragiri as it is surrounded by mountains on all four sides.
The Agra Ganga Waterfall is located close to the historic Charbhaleshwar Temple. There are 720 staircases to go into the water fall it has been constructed by the tourism department of the Government of Tamil Nadu. the falls fall from a height of 160 feet bathing in the waterfall can cure a variety of illnesses and improve the health. The water emanating from the falls flows to the east and reaches the puliyankolai area of Trichirappali district.
In front of the Temple there is a stream that leads to the waterfall. During that time, a lot of fish in the stream jumped Devotees who come to the temple catch fish for the sake of baby boomers and attach gold wire in its nose. It is said that those who pierce the fish will be born that year.
The hill people worship the diety as the diety. The tomb of nathananda Yogi, known as the Mysore Swamis, is located to the west of the temple. the Pancha river flows north of the temple. The scenery nature in the forest and oasis is breathtaking. Going down the terrifying path about 6 miles down the east side of the temple, you can see the Aakash Ganga falls from a height of 160 feet.
If the water passes through the stream, you will find a small steep cliff and a cave within it. This is called the Gorakar cave. To the south of the cave is a trench. This is known as Gorakar Gundam. It is said that Korakar, a Siddhar, gathered with his students. There are many rare herbs around this cave.
The sorum Adaiyan Temple is located 3 miles north of the charapaleeswarar Temple. It is thought to be the earliest deity worshiped by the mountain peoples. The idol of Kollipayi is located about 1 mile west of the temple.
Going 2 miles to the east from here, there is the periyana Swamy Temple on a hill Periyana Swamy statue is seen in the style of an ancient potter's clay temple, 300 feet above the ground level, in the form of a horse-made statue of the King, carrying a trident in his hand.
Many siddhas lived here. Siddhas can be still seen here today. History says that the first 18 Siddhas lived in his place. Caves are also seen as evidence of this. The Siddhas know the benefits of the herbs and write them down on a tile wall so that people can use them. There are many statue of Nava Bhasha and a large variety of gems found in this place.
Kolli Hills was once a paradise of herbs. Here herbs of medicinal quality are found in dense forests and water logged areas. These herbs can grow by themselves and then become ectinct. These herbs are used by the people of the hill country as a witch.It is said that all who seek the herb in this hill should worship Kollipaval. We know that Siddha has kept the Kollippa Swami as the guardian of these herbs and rare medicines.
HISTORICAL
There are reference to Kolli Mountain in the antiqulties of Silappadikaram. Manimekalai, Suburban. Five hundred and more. The history of Kollipaval is different from that of the sangam texts. Historical records show that this hill and its associated villages were ruled by a king name Ori around 200 CE. His daughter is Kollipawa. She is the best beauty. She has been mentioned in many songs in the Puranam. One of the most Historically important valves of the region,Valvil Ori ruled over Kolli hils. The rule the cheran was free from the clutches of the valley of the Kollimalai.
Ori is the name of mature colour honey. He got a special name, Ori, because he had this horse. His name is Athan. Valvil was called Ori because he was the best of archery. The name valvil Ori became so famous that it killed five animals, Piercing the elephant, the tiger's mouth, the deer's body, the wild boar, and the head of the owl. There are many songs praising the ability of Valvil Ori. He came under the rule of Namakkal Rajamapuram, Rasipuram and Kolli Hills. The Rasipuram Shiva Temple and the Kolli Hills Charlapileswara Temple were built during the region of Valvil ori. There is a statue of Valvil Ori. The festival is held annually. Historical evidence suggests that he belonged to maravar.
Perurankal Iron Fleet, Malayan Thirumadikari came with the army and fought with the Valvil. In the battle at the water-sharp, he lost his temper and died. To mark the victory of perurankal on Ori, he published a coin called kollippu Bharyan. After defeating and killing Valvil Ori in the battle, Perurankal entered the battlefield with his army. But the people of Kollimalai gathered together and prevented him from entering the town.
At the death of Valvil ori, his cousin Adhiyaman Nedumanchi, with the help of the cholan King Valavan, invated Tirukovallur and destroyed the town: Ponni's cell is said to have uprooted the hill fort of Mullur. 19 Inscription have been found at Kolli Hills. Of these, 12 inscription belong to the period of the Chola Kings. There is some suggestion that this may be the 'Madhuvanam', a mountainous region which is mentioned as the year of Sukrivan in the Ramayana. Eighteen Siddhas of the Kalangi sage have stayed in several caves in this hill.
