Temples and Inscriptions in Shoolagiri Region – A Study

D Balaji

doi:10.34293/sijash.v4i3.1105

D Balaji Ph.D., Research Scholar (Full - Time), P.G & Research Department of History, Government Arts College (Men), Krishnagiri

DOI: https://doi.org/10.34293/sijash.v4i3.1105

Keywords: Sancturium, Microlithic period, paleolithic period, Neolithic period, Bronze Age, Iron Age

Abstract

Krishnagiri district is carved out of Dharmapuri district on 09-02-2004 as 30^th district of Tamil Nadu. It is bounded by Vellore and Thiruvannamalai districts in the East, Karnataka state in the west, State of Andhra Pradesh in the North and Dharmapuri District in the south. It's total area is 5143 Sq. Kms. This district is elevated from 300m to 1400m above the means of sea level. It is located between 11° 12'N to 12° 49'N Latitude, 77° 27'E to 78° 38'E Longitude. ¹Soolagiri taluk is one of the newly formed taluks of Krisnagiri by bifurcation of Hosur and Denkanikkotta taluks. Soolagiri taluk came in to existence from February 2016. The taluk is bounded by Krishnagiri tatuk in East, Hosur taluk in West, Karnataka State in North and Denkanickotta taluk in South. Head Quarters of the taluk is Shoolagiri town. It is located 31 KM towards west from District head quarters Krishnagiri, 288 KM from State capital Chennai towards East. It is located between 11° 12' 66' N Latitude, 78° 01' E Longitude. When Krishnagiri district is carved out of Dharmapuri district on 09- 02-2004 has only five taluks namely Krishnagiri, Hosur, Denkanikottai, Pachampaalli and Utthangarai.²