Bhavani, Tamil Nadu

Bhavani, Tamil Nadu

Bhavani is a special grade Municipal area in Erode Urban Agglomeration, Tamil Nadu, India. It is being the Twin City of Erode, lies immediately next to the Erode City Municipal Corporation, like Palayamkottai - Tirunelveli and Srirangam - Trichy.

It is a peninsular island area situated at the north of Erode City and its about 85 km (53 mi) from Coimbatore city on National Highway 47.

It lies at the confluence of the rivers Kaveri, the largest river in Tamil Nadu and Bhavani, the second largest river in Tamil Nadu, with Akash Ganga. Hence this place is known as the Triveni Sangamam of South.

The Sangameswarar Temple built at the confluence of these rivers, is a pilgrimage and tourism spot. This Siva Temple at Bhavani near Erode, is a shrine at the confluence of Bhavani, Cauveri and Amrutavahini rivers(Mukkoodal). The temple is located on the northern bank where the rivers meet. The name Thirunana that is "Themai nannaa oor”, literally means, no evil will befall in this city. Hence it is believed that no evil will befall those who visit this Temple.

The five hill temples of this area such as Sankagiri, Tiruchengode, Padmagiri, Mangalagiri and Vedagiri are surrounding this Temple.

Bhavani is also known as the Carpet city, as the leading business of the town is carpet export to European countries, whereas Erode UA altogether called as Textile City or Loom City.

Bhavani is about 14 km away from the Erode Junction, the nearest Railway Station and nearly a 10 km drive from the Erode Central Bus Terminus.

The Stanley Reservoir or famously known as Mettur Dam, is 41 km from Bhavani. The nearest airports are at Salem (56 km) and at Coimbatore (90 km).

Chinnaperichipalayam is a village panchayat in Bhavani. It is located on the banks of river cauvery.