What to expect
Highlights
- Chenraya Perumal Temple — Vijayanagara-era Vishnu temple at Adhiyamankottai below the old Adhiyaman fort hill, noted for its ornate stone pillars and sculptures.
- Adhiyamankottai Fort — Adhiyamankottai was the capital of the Adhiyaman chieftains who ruled the ancient Thagadur (Dharmapuri) country in the Sangam era. The oval fort ruins are linked to King Adhiyaman Neduman Anji, one of the 'Kadai Ezhu Vallal' whose court the poetess Avvaiyar visited. It is regarded as one of South India's oldest forts and is a state-protected heritage site.
- Kala Bairavar Temple — Dedicated to Kala Bhairava, a fierce guardian form of Lord Shiva, this shrine is held by local tradition to be about 1,200 years old. Devotees gather especially on Sundays and full-moon days, when special pujas are performed. It stands near the Adhiyaman fort ruins and forms part of the Dharmapuri heritage circuit.
