Erode

In the sangam periods Erode was the part of Kongu Nadu. Erode is well known for powerloom textile Industries and cultivation of turmeric is important in agriculture. Kangeyam Bulls and Uthukuli butter are famous in Tamil Nadu The notable textile products such as towels, bed sheets and lungies are exported to foreign countries The pilgrimage centers Bannari Amman Temple at Bannari and Sangameswarar Temple at the conf1uence rivers Bhavani and Cauvery located at Bhavani have spiritual importance in this District. Bhavanisagar dam attracts tourist people and Lower Bhavani Project plays major role in the irrigation sector.