About to Rasipuram
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..
Famous people from Rasipuram
Some Lists
1. Rasipuram Krishnaswamy Narayan[R.K. Narayan], is among the well known and most widely read Indian novelists writing in English.
2. Rasipuram Krishnaswamy Laxman , India's greatest-ever cartoonist and is best known for his creation The Common Man.
3. Namagiripettai Krishnan , a legend in Nathaswaram.
4. N.P.V.Ramasamy Udayaar , Founder Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Chennai.
5. Thangavelu , a yesteryear successful comedy star.
6. K.C.Periyasamy , a yesteryear successful Charman of Rasipurm.
About Kolli Hills
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.
