Dindigul Tourism Places - Kodaikanal, Palani Murugan Temple

The origin and story of Dindigul lies on the huge rockfort, located at the very centre of the town. In Tamil language, it is a combination of two words, ‘Dindu’ means huge and ‘Kal’ meaning rock. Like many of the Tamil Nadu places, Dindigul was also under the rule of Cheras, Cholas and Pandyas successively. Though they extended their reign over this place for some time, it was under the renowned Kongu Nadu belt. For a long time till now, Dindigul is famous for iron related equipment as the people in this region were familiar with this occupation. Their reputation got its significance during Nayakkars rule of Madurai. The district has a flourishing handloom industry at Chinnalapatti village located 10 kms away from the town.

Art, Silk saree and Sungudi sarees produced here are famous throughout India. More than 1000 families are engaged in this occupation. Oddanchatram and Vathalagundu markets are famous for vegetables and tomatoes respectively. The fort over that hill was constructed by Nayak king Muthukrishnappar. Rani Mangammal, a potential female ruler of that time, built the six hundred steps for the hill fort. Under Hyder Ali’s rule, the fort was strengthened in its size. One among them is the construction of the present gate and he ordered to close the East gate. After independence, this region was carved out from Madurai district in the year 1985. Afterwards, their predominant occupation, like most of the places in Tamil Nadu, is agriculture along with the iron related products. But, there are a lot of textile industries in the district now. Though the city limit lacks tourist importance, the main places of attraction around are Palani and Kodaikanal hills. The former is the renowned pilgrim centre while the latter is the famous hill station.