Thursday, November 22, 2007

Namakkal Temples

The Cave Temple The Lord Narashima in the main deity of the cave temple atop the hill which is in the middle of this town Namakkal. The Lord Narashima is facing west sitting with his right leg placed to the ground, and His left leg is placed on the right thigh. The sharpness of the 'vajra naka' with which Lord had performed the Hiranya samhara is worth noting. Sri Jankan is standing on His left and Sri Sanadhan on to His right and telling the Lord about the "Lokashama" in His ears. On to his left Siva, and on to His right Brahma is seen pleading with the Lord to mellow down. This is very rare to see the Trimurthis in one place. This place is also known by the name 'Trimurthi Sthala'. Though Lord is seen in ugra form here He is Lord Lakshmi Narashima since it is the place where Sri Devi is also present after her penance.
Digambara Anajaneya Temple Since the Saleegramam had turned into a mountain open to sky Anjaneya is in Digambara temple with anjalihasta facing and worshiping Lord Lakshmi Narashima and the Saleegramam. The Anjaneya in this kshethra is eighteen feet tall and is having dharshan of the Lord Lakshmi Narashima who is about 250 feet away. The wonder of this dharshan is that the eye of Anjaneya is in straight line with the patha [lotus feet] of Lord Lakshmi Narashima. One could witness Anjaneya having the dharshan of Lord's Lotus feet from the Garudalwar sannathi even today. The imprint of the footsteps of Anjaneya Swami is seen in the Kamalalam tank steps. Namakkal Town is the Hq. of the Namakkal district, which is extensively covered with hilly ranges and rocks of the Kollimalai range of hills which runs along the east of Nammakkal. The State Archeological Survey opines that the cave temples were constructed by Adhiyaman rulers who ruled over Kongu Nadu, and the cave sculptures were engraved by Gunasila Adhiya Kula, King during 7th Century.
The Lord Anjaneya who had ended the penance of Sri Devi and got Her the glimpses of the Lord Narashima, and having dharshan of His Patharavindha is waiting for us. In this kshethra He will award us with end of our penance of this janma and to have dharshan of his Lord's Patharavindha.

Namakkal Tours

Namakkal is a sacred place with charm and rich history. Namakkal is mainly famous for the Adiamans sect of rulers. Namakkal, a temple devoted to Anjaneya can be recognized to a successor of the Adisaman clan. It is a historic town dates back to 14th century.

Places of Interest


Kolli Hills is the most stunning destination in the district of Namakkal. The many attractions of Kolli Hills include the Agaya Gangai ( Ganges of the Sky) waterfalls, Pineapple plantations, Arapaleeswarar temple. Kolli Hills also boasts a great assortment of jackfruits, pine apple, mountain bananas and wild honey.

The other stunning destinations are the Rock fort and the temples surrounding it.

The fort of Namakkal is guarded by a colossal Anjaneya The famous idol is popularly known as the Namakkal Hanuman. There is also another Anjaneya on the banks of the tank, Kamalaya, which is an exquisite piece of art.

Hundreds of devotees offer garlands of cakes made of gram or the vadai malais. The exclusive aspect of this fascinating temple is that there is no roof above the God. The Sun God dries Him and the heavenly downpour in the form of rain drenches Him. The idol stands tall and commanding with a bell on His tail and a sword on His hips.

Narasimha temple opposite to the popular Hanuman temple is also very famous; it looks as if Hanuman is under the direct commended of Narasimha. The Narsimha features eight armed adorning a prayoga charka, a sword, a conch and a bow. Hiranyakashipu

There is also another exquisite piece of art in the temple. It is that of Lakshmi Narayana. This sculpture has been very elaborately carved and even the conch and the discus look outstanding.

There is an eye-catching piece of art in this temple of both Shiva and Vishnu in the same idol. The left side of the idol has Vishnu from the summit to the toe while the right has Shiva. The exclusiveness of this idol is that Shiva holds a snake in His forehand. This sight is very extraordinary as there is no other temple which exhibits this wonder. Another famous temple of Namakkal includes Koolippatti Murugan Temple.

Accessibility
Namakkal is reachable by road. The nearest major cities are Salem, Erode, Tiruchirapalli, and Chennai. The nearest airport is Tiruchirapalli. Namakkal is well connected by rail and road ways. Namakkal is a unique blend of art, history and divinity.

VETERINARY COLLEGE AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE, NAMAKKAL

The Veterinary College and Research Institute, Namakkal was established on 14-06-1985 as a constituent unit of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), Coimbatore and subsequently became a constituent college of Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS) from 20-09-1989. The college is located at Laddivadi, 7 km from Namakkal on the way to Mohanur. The total area of the campus is 502.34 acres.

Namakkal is one of the largest egg producing pockets of our country accommodating about 2.5 million layers producing around 20 million eggs per day with various systems of housing and management practices. About 75 to 80 per cent of the total replacement chicks are being produced and distributed by renowned and well-established hatcheries situated at Namakkal.

Building Facilities and Staff Strength

More than 14 blocks have been completed at a cost of 839.00 lakhs and 2 new buildings are under construction. The sanctioned strength of teaching staff is 121 and that of non-teaching staff is 127.

Awards and Accreditation


The Veterinary College and Research Institute, has been accredited by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR),
New Delhi for five years from 14-08-2001.

Education

The college is offering undergraduate (B.V.Sc.,) and postgraduate (M.V.Sc., & Ph.D.,) courses in Veterinary and Animal Sciences faculty. It has 24 Departments, which cater to the academic needs of undergraduate and postgraduate students. In B.V.Sc programme, so far, 20 batches have been admitted with a total of 1338 students. From the first fourteen batches, a total of 920 students have graduated. Postgraduate programme (M.V.Sc.,) was started in this college in eight disciplines on
25-10-1993. At present 32 students are on roll in postgraduate programme (14 boys + 18 girls). So far 11 batches have been admitted with a total of 179 students. A total of 131 students belonging to the first nine batches have graduated. During the 10th convocation held on 09-06-2005 at Kalaivanar Arangam, Chennai, a B.V.Sc. graduate of this Institute Selvi M. Sakthi Priya bagged 21 medals for her outstanding performance.

The following 24 Departments are there at Veterinary College and Research Institute, Namakkal.

1.

Agronomy

13.

Poultry Science

2.

Animal Feed Analytical and Quality Control Laboratory

14.

Veterinary Anatomy and Histology

3.

Animal Genetics and Breeding

15.

Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension

4.

Animal Husbandry Economics

16.

Veterinary Biochemistry

5.

Animal Husbandry Statistics and Computer Applications

17.

Veterinary Clinical Medicine, Ethics and Jurisprudence

6.

Animal Nutrition

18.

Veterinary Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine

7.

Animal Reproduction Gynaecology and Obstetrics

19.

Veterinary Microbiology

8.

Clinics

20.

Veterinary Parasitology

9.

Dairy Science

21.

Veterinary Pathology

10.

Livestock Production and Management

22.

Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology

11.

Meat Science and Technology

23.

Veterinary Physiology

12.

Physical Education

24.

Veterinary Surgery and Radiology

At present postgraduate programmes are being offered in the following Departments:

1.

Animal Nutrition

2.

Animal Reproduction Gynaecology and Obstetrics

3.

Livestock Production and Management

4.

Poultry Science

5.

Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension

6.

Veterinary Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine

7.

Veterinary Microbiology

8.

Veterinary Parasitology

9.

Veterinary Physiology

Ph.D programmes were started in this college in the disciplines of Poultry Science and Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension from the academic year 1995-96 onwards. So far 12 scholars have completed their Ph.D., in these disciplines.

Apart from this, 44 part-time Ph.D scholars in the faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences completed their Ph.D research work in this college. Thirteen part-time Ph.D scholars working in this college are doing their Ph.D research work utilizing the facilities available in this college.

Scholarships

A total of 280 students (both B.V.Sc and M.V.Sc) are availing about Rs.13.65 lakhs by Government of Tamil Nadu and Tamil Nadu Veterinary and
Animal Sciences University scholarship. A sum of Rs.1.19 lakh was exempted towards payment of tuition fees to the SC / ST students. Nine alumni of this Institute have been selected as Agricultural Research Scientists in ICAR. So far 15 graduates from this institute, have been selected for UPSC and Group I services. The internship training programme is conducted at Madras Veterinary College, Chennai for clinical training and farm training at Livestock Research Station, Kattupakkam and Poultry Research Station, Nandanam, Chennai.

Research Projects, Sub projects, Student Projects and Part II Schemes

Fifteen (15) research projects were completed at a total cost of Rs.1.51 crore and nine (9) research projects are under progress in various departments. Student projects sanctioned by the
Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology, Chennai, are being conducted in various departments from 1995 - 96 onwards. So far, 36 projects were completed. Among them four projects bagged awards. Three (3) Part II schemes of Government of Tamil Nadu are under progress.

The Institute is routinely screening human and animal sera samples for the diagnosis of leptospirosis and helps in the diagnosis of this zoonotic disease.

Trainings/Seminars/Symposia/Workshops etc., conducted

Trainings, seminars, workshops etc., (at both national and state levels) are conducted at this Institute by the various departments for the benefit of field veterinarians, scientists of other institutions, farmers, farm women and entrepreneurs. So far 50 programmes both at national and state levels were conducted.

Library

The library of this college possesses 7,763 latest books in Veterinary and Animal Sciences. Multiple copies of text books and 78 numbers of journals and periodicals are available to the students. Apart from this, each department has its own “Department Library” with latest textbooks relevant to their disciplines. 127 Nos. of CD ROMs, 5 Televisions, 5 Video Cassette Players and 48 Educational Video Cassettes.

Computer Facilities

Computer Centre is functioning in the campus for imparting practical training to the undergraduate and postgraduate students. Computer facilities are also available in all the departments with Local Area Network (LAN) and Internet facilities. Internet browsing facility is also extended to the student community on cost basis.

Staff Quarters

34 Nos. of staff quarters are available for providing residential accommodation to the both teaching and non-teaching staff.

Hostel

Residential accommodation for a total strength of 303 students is available. The hostel is well maintained and administered by a Warden with the assistance of four Deputy Wardens. Women students are accommodated in separate blocks. Part-time Medical Officer has been appointed and he is visiting the hostel twice a week.

Mess is run in the hostel to cater to the needs of the students. Steam cooking equipment at a cost of 1.40 lakh has been installed under AHRDP funds in the mess. L.P gas connection has been provided to the hostel at a total cost of Rs.1.03 lakh. A gasifier with accessories has been provided to the hostel by Tamil Nadu Energy Development Agency, Chennai with 100% subsidy for cooking purposes. Solar water heating system with a capacity 1000 LPD at 80°C has been provided at a cost of Rs.1.23 lakh under ICAR Development Grant. A centralized kitchen for this hostel at a cost of Rs.3.10 lakhs has been constructed under University funds.

Reading rooms with newspapers, magazines and books, entertainment halls with televisions with cable connection, tape recorders (Two in One) etc., are also provided for the benefit of the inmates of the hostel. All the hostel blocks are provided with water cooler and water purifying units.

Phone connection with STD and computerized billing facility are provided in both men and ladies hostels. Hostel library is maintained with the provision of Tamil books on various topics.

Constructed a common dining hall for the ladies at a total cost of Rs.7.00 lakhs. A total of 42 books were purchased for the Library of ladies and men’s hostels at a total cost of Rs.5,707/-.

Student Co-operative Stores

The VC&RI Staff and Students Co-operative Stores is being run for the benefit of staff and students of this college. State level best performance award has been given to the Co-operative Stores for the third time.

Cafeteria

A fully furnished Cafeteria is functioning on no loss no profit basis in its own building at Veterinary College and Research Institute, Namakkal for the benefit of both the staff and students.

National Cadet Corps (NCC)

National Cadet Corps belonging to No. 12 Battalion (Tamil Nadu) Army Wing (6/12 Company of 12 (TN) NCC) has been functioning here since October 1994 with the strength of fifty (50) cadets. During this year 2004-05, 24 new cadets were enrolled in the First year NCC. The military training and special corps training was given by to all the cadets of NCC through 40 parades i.e. 80 hours. 20 cadets appeared for the certificate “B” examination. 50 cadets are enrolled and given various training including drill, weapon training, map reading and adventurous activities etc.

National Service Scheme (NSS)

The National Service Scheme has a strength of 225 volunteers. Volunteers are involved in carrying out various animal husbandry activities such as livestock health camp, RDVK vaccination of backyard poultry, demonstration on milk products preparation, exhibiting video show on livestock management practices. Rain water harvesting programmes, AIDS awareness camps, environmental awareness programmes, health education activities to the rural folks and blood donation are also carried out regularly.

Sports

The students are regularly undergoing training and coaching in foot ball, volley ball, hockey, cricket, basket ball, badminton, throw ball, net ball and ball badminton. They are also participating in district, state level and South Zone interuniversity tournaments in different sports and games.

The students participated in the All India Inter-Veterinary College Students Sports, Games and Cultural festival held at the College of Veterinary Science, Tirupati from 13th to 15th May 2005 and won prizes in many events.

A multi-purpose indoor sports stadium equipped with latest hydraulic equipment has been created for the benefit of the students to develop physical fitness and overall personality. For the development of physical fitness a multigym is very well established for the students. Annual sports day is conducted every year.

Tamil Mandram

To encourage the hidden fine arts talents and to develop the leadership qualities, Tamil Mandram and Music Club are functioning at this Institute. The students’ journal “Elanthendral” is being released annually. Rolling trophies are installed at this Institute for which district level inter-collegiate competitions are conducted every year.

Email addresses of Important Offices in Namakkal District

Email addresses of Important Offices in Namakkal District

Name of the Officer/ Office

Email Address

Collector, Namakkal

collrnmk@tn.nic.in

District Revenue Officer, Namakkal

dro.tnnmk@nic.in

Personal Assistant (Accounts) to Collector

paacct.tnnmk@nic.in

Special Deputy Collector (SSS)

pgrc.tnnmk@nic.in

District Supply Officer, Namakkal

dso.tnnmk@nic.in

District Backward Classes Welfare Officer

dbcwo.tnnmk@nic.in

Revenue Divisional Officer, Namakkal

rdonkl.tnnmk@nic.in

Revenue Divisional Officer, Thiruchengode

rdotge.tnnmk@nic.in

Tahsildar, Rasipuram

rsptlk.tnnmk@nic.in

Tahsildar, Namakkal

nkltlk.tnnmk@nic.in

Tahsildar, Paramathivelur

pvltlk.tnnmk@nic.in

Tahsildar, Tiruchengode

tgetlk.tnnmk@nic.in

Joint Director Agriculture, Namakkal

jdagr.tnnmk@nic.in

Deputy Director, Health

ddhs.tnnmk@nic.in

National Informatics Centre, Namakkal

nmk@tn.nic.in

General Manager, District Industries Center

dic_nkl@msn.com

Project Officer, District Rural Development Agency

drda.tnnmk@nic.in

Assistant Director (Panchayat)

adpt.tnnmk@nic.in

PA(Panchayat Development), Namakkal

papd.tnnmk@nic.in

Assistant Director (Statistics)

adsnmk@gmail.com

Assembly & Parliamentary Constituencies from namakkal


Assembly Constituencies

NumberNameMember
94RasipuramRAMASWAMY.K.P
95SendamangalamPONNUSAMY.K
96NamakkalJAYAKUMAR.K
97KapilamalaiNEDUNCHEZHIAN.K.
98TiruchengodeTHANNGAMANI.P
99SankariDURAISAMY.V.P
Parliamentary Constituencies

NameMember
Rasipuram(sc)Tmt.K.Rani
TiruchengodeTmt.Subbulakshmi Jagadeesan

Namakkal District Telephone Directory

Namakkal District

(PBX Nos: 281100, 281113 to 281115 (STD Code: 04286) (Fax Nos. 231105 , 281106, 280107)

Email : collrnmk@tn.nic.in Website : http://www.namakkal.tn.nic.in

Designation / Section

Name

Direct

PABX

Resi.

Collector

Thiru G Sundaramurthi IAS

281101

280111
280222

FAX

281106

280888

SP

276480

280900

FAX

276181

DRO

281103

281124

PO(DRDA)

280107

280666

PA(G)

281106

231107

RDO Namakkal

04286-232101

232251

RDO Trichengode

04288-256000

253600

DSPs

Namakkal

04286-285313

Rasipuram

04287-222193

Trichengode

04288-286070

Paramathi Velur

04268-223348

TAHSILDARS

Namakkal

04286-233701

Rasipuram

04287-222840

Trichengode

04288-252260

Paramathi Velur

04268-221000

TRAVELERS BUNGALOWS

Namakkal

04286-221250

TB, Rasipuram

04287-222959

TB, Tiruchengode

04288-252381

TB, Paramathi Velur

04268-223400

The official website of namakkal

The official website of namakkal


Welcome to Namakkal District

The District Collector.
Collectorate,
Tiruchengode Road,.
Namakkal -637003.
E- mail: collrnmk@tn.nic.in

http://www.namakkal.nic.in/


Website of the district administration.

Profile and details of services and contacts.

http://www.namakkal.tn.nic.in/


Namakkal District in TamilnaduNamakkal District Collector's Photo
Namakkal
Name : Thiru. G Sundaramurthy IAS
Address : District Collector, Collectorate
Thiruchengode Road, Namakkal
637003
Phone : O : 04286-281101 R: 280111, 280222
Email : collrnmk@tn.nic.in
Fax : Collectorate-281106,Camp Off-280888
ISDN for VC : 04286-281989



List of Colleges in Namakkal

ARTS & SCIENCE COLLEGES IN NAMAKKAL

ENGINEERING COLLEGES IN NAMAKKAL

>> Anbu Arts & Science College

MGR Nagar

Kumarapalayam

Ph : 263181

>>Annai Mathammal Sheela Engg.College

Erumappatti

Thuraiyur Road

Namakkal

Ph : 252252

>>Aringar Anna Govt. Arts College

Mohanur Road

Namakkal

Ph : 266313

>>Gnanamani Engg. College

NH – 7, A.K.Samuthiram

Pachal

Namakkal

Ph : 226653

>>Govt. Arts College

Thanthonimalai

Karur

Ph : 257642, 257632

>>KSR College of Engineering

K.S.R Kalvi Nagar

Thiruchengode

Namakkal

Ph : 274741

>>Kandhaswami Kandar’s Arts College

Velur

Ph : 220256

>>Mahindra Engineering College

Vadugapalayam

Thiruchengode

Namakkal

Ph : 238666

>>Kavinjar Ramalingam Govt.Arts College (Womens)

Trichy Main Road

Namakkal

Ph : 221152

>>M.Kumarasamy College of Engineering

Thalavapalayam

Karur

Ph : 270755

>>King College of Arts & Science

Nallur, N.Pudupatti Po.

Namakkal

Ph : 234552

>>Muthayammal Engineering College

Rasipuram

Namakkal (Dt.)

Ph : 220837

>>Kongu College of Arts & Science

Dheeran Chinnamalai Nagar,

Karur

Ph : 223303

>>Paavai Engineering College

NH – 7, Paavai Nagar

Pachal

Namakkal

Ph : 243038

>>KSR College of Arts & Science

Thiruchengode

Namakkal

Ph : 274741

>>Selvamm College of Technology

Pappinaickenpatti

Namakkal

Ph : 244602

>>Mahendra Arts & Science College

Rasipuram

Namakkal (Dt.)

Ph : 238827

>>Sengunthar Engineering College

Thiruchengode

Ph : 283575

>>Muthayammal Arts & Science College

Rasipuram

Namakkal (Dt.)

Ph : 222137

>>SSM College of Engineering

NH-7, Salem Main Road

Komarapalayam

Namakkal

Ph : 267703

>>P.G.P. Arts & Science College

Paramathi Road

Namakkal

Ph : 267591

>>Vivekanandha College of Engineering (for Women)

Elayampalayam

Thiruchengode

Ph : 234060

>>Selvamm Arts & Science College

Salem Road

Namakkal

Ph : 244606

LAW COLLEGES IN NAMAKKAL DISTRICT

>>Central Law College

Salem – 8

Ph : 2400643

>>Sengunthar Arts & Science College

Thiruchengode

Namakkal

Ph : 283575

POLYTECHNIC COLLEGES IN NAMAKKAL

>>Bharath Polytechnic College

Manikkampalayam

Thiruchengode Tk.

Ph : 230538

>>Sri Saradha Nikedhan College

Karur

Namakkal

Ph : 257301

>>Mahendra Polytechnic College

Vadugapalayam

Mallasamudram

Ph : 6523456

>>SSM Arts & Science College

Salem Main Road

Komarapalayam

Ph : 263866

>>Muthayammal Polytechnic College

Rasipuram

Namakkal

Ph : 222837

>>Subramaniam Arts & Science College

Mohanur

Namakkal

Ph : 255204

>>Paavai Polytechnic College

NH-7, Paavai Nagar, Pachal

Namakkal

Ph : 243038

>>Trinity Women’s Arts & Science College

Mohanur Road

Namakkal

Ph : 230059

>>P.G.P. Polytechnic College

NH – 7, Karur Main Road

Namakkal

Ph : 267994

>>Vivekanandha College of Arts & Science

Elayampalayam

Thiruchengode

Ph : 234560

>>Salem Co-Operative Sugar Mill Polytechnic

Mohanur

Namakkal

Ph : 255233

PHARMACY COLLEGES IN NAMAKKAL DISTRICT

>>Sri Ragavendra Polytechnic College

Pallipalayam Road

B.Komarapalayam

Ph : 263185

>>Vinayaga Mission College of Pharmacy

835, yercaud Main Road

Salem – 8

Ph : 2400174

YOGA RESEARCH CENTRES IN NAMAKKAL DISTRICT

>>P.G.P. College of Pharmacy

Karur Main Road

Namakkal

Ph : 267722

>>Asana Andiappan College For Yoga & Research Centre

148, Chinnamuthu Main Road

E.K.Valasu

Erode – 11

Ph : 2261196, 98430-90609

>>Vivekananda Pharmacy Physiotherapist College

Elayampalayam

Thiruchengode

Ph : 234670

>>TamilNadu Medical College of Nathuropathy & Yogic Sciences

Sidhar Kovil Road

Thumbathulipatty

Pudhu Road Bus Stop

Salem

Ph : 2481006, 2481007

DENTAL COLLEGES IN NAMAKKAL DISTRICT

NURSING COLLEGES IN NAMAKKAL DISTRICT

>>Vinayaga Mission’s Sankarachariyar Dental College

Ariyanoor

Salem

Ph : 2477316

>>Shanmuga Institute of Nursing & Para Medical Science

Therasa Nagar

Karur

Ph : 242094

MEDICAL COLLEGES IN NAMAKKAL DISTRICT

>>Sri Annai Nursing & Paramedical College

Paramathi By-Pass Road

Namakkal

Ph : 223724

>>Annai Therasa Institute of Paramedical Sciences

Five Roads

Salem - 16

Ph : 4554001

>>Sri Gokulnatha Nursing College

Ramapurampudhur

Namakkal

Ph : 329733

>>Arul College of Paramedical & Science

148 – B, Trichy Main Road

Namakkal

Ph : 231110

>>Vivekananda Pharmacy Physiotherapist College

Elayampalayam

Thiruchengode

Ph : 234670

>>Dr.Honeyman Homeopathy Medical College

Rasipuram

Ph : 227226

>>Mother India Institute of Medical Science

61/44C, Thiruvagoundanur

Salem

Ph : 94437-99152

>>Sri Gokulam College of Nursing

Neikkaaran Patti

Salem – 10

Ph : 2448171

>>Subhiksha Paramedical Science College

Mohanur Road

Namakkal

Ph : 228155

>>TamilNadu Homeopathic Medical College & Research Institute

SidharKovil Road

Thumbathulipatty

Pudhur Road Bus Stop

Salem

Ph : 2481006, 2481007