Krishnagiri - 3 Attractions You Must Visit
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About Krishnagiri
Krishna refers to 'black' and Giri refers to 'hill'. The area contains many granite hillocks.Hence the name Krishnagiri
Types of Attractions in Krishnagiri
Activities Around
List of Attractions in Krishnagiri
Krishnagiri Fort
Forts
Notable Architectures
This fort is perched on a hillock which can be accessed by a flight of stairs, it was built in the 16th century by Krishnaddevaraya. This fort has an important role in the history of Tamilnadu.
Rayakottai
Forts
Notable Architectures
One of the protected monuments of the Archaeological survey of India. This is built on a hillock which is higher than any other hillock in the vicinity.
Sri Chandra Choodeswara Temple
Hindu Temples
Notable Architectures
The Chandrachoodeswar temple is situated in the top of a hill at Hosur and was built by Thirupuvanamalla Barvatharaja Anthiyazhvar of the Hoysala dynasty in the year 1260. It is dedicated to the god Shiva and Parvathi. The whole temple is made up of stone and there is a beautiful raja gopuram on top of the prime entrance.
Map of attractions in Krishnagiri
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For more information about Krishnagiri, visit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krishnagiri_district