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}}'''Uthiyur''' ({{Lang-ta|ஊதியூர்|links=yes|translit=Ūthiyūr}}) is a small town in [[Kangeyam]] taluk of [[Tiruppur district]] in south Indian state of [[Tamil Nadu]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Uthiyur|url=https://www.google.com/maps/place/Uthiyur,+Tamil+Nadu+638703/@10.8970497,77.5260504,15z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x3ba9bd2551770233:0xdf079bcf77b8df87!8m2!3d10.8927873!4d77.5278741?shorturl=1|access-date=2021-04-30|website=Uthiyur|language=en}}</ref>

Located in foothills of ''Poṉṉūthi hills,'' this town serves as a tourist attraction for its Millennium-old ''Uttaṇṭa Vēlāyudha Sāmy'' Temple<ref>{{Cite web|title=Uthanda Velayutha Swami Temple : Uthanda Velayutha Swami Temple Details {{!}} Uthanda Velayutha Swami- Uthiyur {{!}} Tamil Nadu Temple {{!}} உத்தண்ட வேலாயுத சுவாமி|url=https://temple.dinamalar.com/en/new_en.php?id=1547|access-date=2021-05-14|website=temple.dinamalar.com}}</ref> and abode of ''Koṅguṉa siddhar''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Pon Uthiyur Hills & Konganar Siddhar Samadhi (Karur - Tamil Nadu)|url=https://travel.bhushavali.com/2010/05/uthiyur-hills-aka-pon-uthiyur-konganar.html|access-date=2021-04-30}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Konganar Chithar Temple · Kangayam - Dharapuram Rd, Uthiyur, Tamil Nadu 638703, India|url=https://www.google.com/maps/place/Konganar+Chithar+Temple/@10.8970497,77.5260504,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x3ba9bd7b3bd6df63:0x11c7bb0fa25ed3d4!8m2!3d10.8969781!4d77.5283664?shorturl=1|access-date=2021-08-01|website=Konganar Chithar Temple · Kangayam - Dharapuram Rd, Uthiyur, Tamil Nadu 638703, India|language=en}}</ref> It is one of the famous [[Murugan]] temples in [[Kongu Nadu]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-10-21|title=கொங்கு மண்டலத்தில் மட்டும் எப்படி இத்தனை முருகன் கோவில்கள்|url=https://tamilminutes.com/spirituality/murugan-temple-kongu-areas/cid1255306.htm|access-date=2021-08-23|website=tamilminutes.com}}</ref> The town is located in [[State Highway 83A (Tamil Nadu)]] which connects Erode and Palani. It is 14&nbsp;km away from [[Kangeyam]], 18&nbsp;km away from [[Dharapuram]], 24&nbsp;km from Vellakoil, 38&nbsp;km from its district headquarter [[Tiruppur]] and 60&nbsp;km from [[Erode]].<ref>{{Citation|title=Uthiyur Malai/ஊதியூர் மலை இன்று ஒரு பயணம்|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3BwPPnF42c|language=en|access-date=2021-05-14}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Uthiyur, Tiruppur {{!}} Village {{!}} GeoIQ|url=https://geoiq.io/places/Uthiyur/WtaQZ1Hw2q|access-date=2021-07-19|website=geoiq.io}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=CYvHGtr6dZUC&newbks=0&printsec=frontcover&dq=Uthiyur&q=Uthiyur&hl=en|title=Fort Saint George Gazette|author=Madras (India : State)|date=October 1964|language=en}}</ref>

== Etymology ==
The town got its name as it is the place where [[Kartikeya|Lord Murugan]] arose due to the use of herbs and blow the smoke for the benefit of the people. Blowing is called '<nowiki/>''Uuthi''<nowiki/>' in Tamil.<ref>{{Citation|title=Kongana Siddhar Mystery - சித்தர்களை தேடி ஒரு பயணம் {{!}} Karna {{!}} Tamilnavigation|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=teu_MZ_7QmA|language=en|access-date=2021-05-15}}</ref> There is an ancient hill named ''<nowiki/>'Ponnuthi''' in this town. It is also known as ''Ponnudhimalai'' as Konkuna Siddhar stayed and made fire. It is also known as Sanjeevi Hill as it is considered to be a part of Sanjeevi Hill with the presence of enormous medicinal herbs. Located here is the shrine of [[Kartikeya|Lord Murugan]], the holy place where classical Tamil poet Arunagirinathar sung Thiruppugazh (106). Ancient symbols and sculptures are found on this hill depicting the culture of the [[Hindus]] and [[Tamils]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Pon Uthiyur Hills & Konganar Siddhar Samadhi (Karur - Tamil Nadu)|url=https://travel.bhushavali.com/2010/05/uthiyur-hills-aka-pon-uthiyur-konganar.html|access-date=2021-04-24}}</ref> Various archeological sculptures around the hill bear historical pride.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Pon Uthiyur Hills & Konganar Siddhar Samadhi (Karur - Tamil Nadu)|url=https://travel.bhushavali.com/2010/05/uthiyur-hills-aka-pon-uthiyur-konganar.html|access-date=2021-04-30}}</ref> The speciality of this pilgrimage is the clay pipes which Kongina sithar used to make gold still exists here.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Uthanda Velayutha Swami Temple : Uthanda Velayutha Swami Temple Details {{!}} Uthanda Velayutha Swami- Uthiyur {{!}} Tamilnadu Temple {{!}} உத்தண்ட வேலாயுத சுவாமி|url=https://temple.dinamalar.com/en/new_en.php?id=1547|access-date=2021-05-14|website=temple.dinamalar.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=காமராஜ்|first=மு ஹரி|title=சித்தர்கள் உலாவும் பொன்னூதி மாமலை...|url=https://www.vikatan.com/spiritual/temples/145043-pon-uthiyur-konganar-cave-siddhars|access-date=2021-05-14|website=www.vikatan.com/|language=ta}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|title=Moondravathu Kan {{!}} [Epi - 252]|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0eYRTTGibw|language=en|access-date=2021-05-14}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|title=Kongana Siddhar Mystery - சித்தர்களை தேடி ஒரு பயணம் {{!}} Karna {{!}} Tamilnavigation|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=teu_MZ_7QmA|language=en|access-date=2021-05-15}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Uthiyur Velayudhaswamy Murugan Temple|url=https://epuja.co.in/product-details.php?puja_id=726&page=Uthiyur-Velayudhaswamy-Murugan-Temple|access-date=2021-07-24|website=ePuja|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=KzTwCgAAQBAJ&newbks=0&printsec=frontcover&pg=PT136&dq=Uthiyur&hl=en|title=Professor’s Diary|last=Subramonian|publisher=Notion Press|isbn=978-93-5206-518-9|language=en}}</ref>

== Mythology ==
During the great [[Ramayana]] war between [[Rama]] and [[Ravana]] in [[Ceylon]], Rama's brother Lakshmanan was struck by an arrow sent by [[Ravana]] and he almost died. So to cure him, Jambavan asked [[Hanuman]] to get a Sanjeeveni herb from the Himalayan range between Taurus and [[Mount Kailash|Kailash]] peaks and Hanuman followed it. But he could not find the herb in the particular place on the mountain between the 2 peaks. So frustrated he felt like breaking the mountain into pieces. But he suddenly had the idea to lift the whole mountain and take it to Jambavan, and he did. When he flew the entire length of India from the [[Himalayas]] to [[Ceylon|Sri Lanka]] a few parts of the mountain fell in several places along the length. One of them was in Uthiyur hills named as ''Ponnuthi malai'', where the '''Sage Konkana Siddhar''' meditated in a small cave at the top of the hill. As soon as Hanuman left, Jambavan took the Sanjeevini herb from the hill and gave its juice to the entire battalion and saved everyone's life.<ref>{{Cite web|last=100010509524078|date=2020-06-16|title=ஊதிமலை உத்தண்ட வேலாயுதசுவாமி திருத்தலம் {{!}}{{!}} othimalai velayutha swamy temple|url=https://www.maalaimalar.com/devotional/devotionaltopnews/2020/06/16074052/1617898/othimalai-velayutha-swamy-temple.vpf|access-date=2021-08-23|website=Maalaimalar|language=English}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=ஊதியூர் மலை – சரவணன் அன்பே சிவம்|url=https://tsaravanan.com/%e0%ae%8a%e0%ae%a4%e0%ae%bf%e0%ae%af%e0%af%82%e0%ae%b0%e0%af%8d-%e0%ae%ae%e0%ae%b2%e0%af%88/|access-date=2021-08-23|language=en-US}}</ref>

The hill, to this day, contains all the medicinal plants including Sanjeevani herb.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Pon Uthiyur Hills & Konganar Siddhar Samadhi (Karur - Tamil Nadu)|url=https://travel.bhushavali.com/2010/05/uthiyur-hills-aka-pon-uthiyur-konganar.html|access-date=2021-08-05}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=கொங்கண சித்தர்|url=https://tamilandvedas.com/tag/%e0%ae%95%e0%af%8a%e0%ae%99%e0%af%8d%e0%ae%95%e0%ae%a3-%e0%ae%9a%e0%ae%bf%e0%ae%a4%e0%af%8d%e0%ae%a4%e0%ae%b0%e0%af%8d/|access-date=2021-08-05|website=Tamil and Vedas|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Page 374 - hindustantimes.com- Read all stories from hindustantimes.com|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/|access-date=2021-08-05|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=KzTwCgAAQBAJ&newbks=0&printsec=frontcover&pg=PT135&dq=ramayana+uthiyur&hl=en|title=Professor’s Diary|last=Subramonian|publisher=Notion Press|isbn=978-93-5206-518-9|language=en}}</ref>

Due to presence of many medicinal plants it is called as '''Sanjeevi Hill of South.'''<ref>{{Cite web|title=Pon Uthiyur Hills & Konganar Siddhar Samadhi (Karur - Tamil Nadu)|url=https://travel.bhushavali.com/2010/05/uthiyur-hills-aka-pon-uthiyur-konganar.html|access-date=2021-08-01}}</ref>

== History ==
Uthiyur was in Dharapuram Tehsil of [[Coimbatore district]] of [[Madras Presidency]] during British rule.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=p7oQAAAAIAAJ&newbks=0&printsec=frontcover&dq=Uthiyur&q=Uthiyur&hl=en|title=Minutes of Several Conversations at the ... Yearly Conference of the People Called Methodists ...|date=1897|language=en}}</ref>

== Geography ==
Uthiyur is located in [https://www.google.com/maps/search/10%C2%B053%E2%80%B255%E2%80%B3N+77%C2%B031%E2%80%B241%E2%80%B3E 10°53′55"N 77°31′41"E] at an average elevation of 305&nbsp;m (1000&nbsp;ft). The town has a semi fort by using 3 side hills as a wall and other side built with large stones as like wall.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Uthiyur Hills|url=http://wikimapia.org/444712/Uthiyur-Hills|access-date=2021-07-19|website=wikimapia.org|language=en}}</ref>

=== Climate ===
In Uthiyur, the wet season is oppressive and overcast, the dry season is humid and partly cloudy, and it is hot year round. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 70&nbsp;°F to 98&nbsp;°F and is rarely below 65&nbsp;°F or above 103&nbsp;°F.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Weather in Uthiyur, Tamil Nadu - Accuweather|url=https://www.accuweather.com/en/in/uthiyur/2808548/weather-forecast/2808548|url-status=live}}</ref>

=== Flora and fauna ===
The hills have rich biodiversity of Plants and Animals including [[Fox|Foxes]], [[Monkey|Monkeys]], [[Pig|Pigs]], [[Deer]], [[Wild boar]], Wild Dogs, [[Cows]] and lots of other [[Reptile]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=100010509524078|date=2021-07-07|title=வனப்பகுதியில் தண்ணீர் தொட்டி இல்லாததால் தவிக்கும் வனவிலங்குகள் {{!}}{{!}} Wildlife suffering due to lack of water tank in the forest|url=https://www.maalaimalar.com/news/district/2021/07/07123213/2803845/Wildlife-suffering-due-to-lack-of-water-tank-in-the.vpf|access-date=2021-08-01|website=Maalaimalar|language=English}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=கூண்டில் சிக்கிய அரிய வகை மர நாய்|url=https://www.dinamani.com/tamilnadu/2019/jan/07/கூண்டில்-சிக்கிய-அரிய-வகை-மர-நாய்-3072038.html|access-date=2021-08-23|website=Dinamani|language=ta}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-04-16|title=அரிய வகை தேவாங்கு வனத்துறையிடம் ஒப்படைப்பு|url=https://www.dinamalar.com/news_detail.asp?id=2257441|access-date=2021-08-23|website=Dinamalar}}</ref> The hills and forests are under control of Kangeyam forest division of [[:en:Anamalai_Tiger_Reserve|Anamalai Tiger Reserves]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=காங்கயம்: குடியிருப்பில் புகுந்த பாம்பைப் பிடித்த தீயணைப்பு வீரர்கள்|url=https://www.dinamani.com/tamilnadu/2021/mar/19/kangayam-firefighters-caught-a-snake-inside-the-apartment-3585422.html|access-date=2021-08-23|website=Dinamani|language=ta}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=காங்கயம்: குடியிருப்பில் புகுந்த பாம்பைப் பிடித்த தீயணைப்பு வீரர்கள்|url=https://www.dinamani.com/tamilnadu/2021/mar/19/kangayam-firefighters-caught-a-snake-inside-the-apartment-3585422.html|access-date=2021-08-23|website=Dinamani|language=ta}}</ref>

== Demographics ==
This region under Panchayat had a population of 3500 people according to [[2011 Census of India]] and urban agglomoration population stand at 10000. In 2011, literacy rate of Uthiyur village was 68.63 % compared to 80.09 % of Tamil Nadu. In Uthiyur Male literacy stands at 78.20 % while female literacy rate was 59.15 %.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Uthiyur, Tiruppur {{!}} Village {{!}} GeoIQ|url=https://geoiq.io/places/Uthiyur/WtaQZ1Hw2q|access-date=2021-10-17|website=geoiq.io}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Uthiyur Village Population - Kangeyam, Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu|url=https://www.censusindia2011.com/tamil-nadu/tiruppur/kangeyam/uthiyur-population.html|access-date=2021-10-17|website=Censusindia2011.com|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Census 2011 - Tiruppur district|url=http://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/3332_PART_B_DCHB_TIRUPPUR.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=TN census 2011 Tiruppur district|url=https://tnrd.gov.in/databases/census_of_india_2011TN/pdf/12-Tiruppur.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=District Census Handbook 2011 {{!}} Tiruppur District, Government of Tamil Nadu {{!}} Textile City {{!}} India|url=https://tiruppur.nic.in/document/census/|access-date=2021-10-17|language=en-US}}</ref>Average Sex Ratio of Uthiyur village is 1006 which is higher than Tamil Nadu state average of 996. Child Sex Ratio for the Uthiyur as per census is 969, higher than Tamil Nadu average of 943.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Uthiyur Village Population - Kangeyam - Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu|url=https://www.census2011.co.in/data/village/644631-uthiyur-tamil-nadu.html#:~:text=Average%20Sex%20Ratio%20of%20Uthiyur,rate%20compared%20to%20Tamil%20Nadu.|access-date=2021-10-17|website=www.census2011.co.in}}</ref>

[[Hinduism]] is the predominant religion in this region accounting for more than 95% of the population. [[Tamil language|Tamil]] is the official language of the panchayat town along with English. The dialect of Tamil spoken here is [[Kongu Nadu|Kongu tamil]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kongu Tamil|url=https://www.nammacoimbatore.com/kongu-tamil/|access-date=2021-10-17|website=Namma Coimbatore|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=ValaiTamil|title=Kongu , கொங்கு Tamil Agaraathi, tamil-english dictionary, english words, tamil words|url=http://www.valaitamil.com/%E0%AE%95%E0%AF%8A%E0%AE%99%E0%AF%8D%E0%AE%95%E0%AF%81--tamil-dictionary84847.html|access-date=2021-10-17|website=ValaiTamil}}</ref> [[Malayalam]] and [[Hindi]] are minority languages spoken among migrant labours and tourists.

== Economy ==
[[Agriculture]], [[Pastoral farming]], [[Business]] is predominant economy here. It is small economic hub with presence of many [[Manufacturing]], [[Mining]], [[Textile]], [[Coir]], Jute,<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=D8YWBQAAQBAJ&newbks=0&printsec=frontcover&pg=PA242&dq=Uthiyur&hl=en|title=The Complete Book on Jute & Coir Products (with Cultivation & Processing): How to Start a Jute and coir production business, How to start coir industry, How to Start Jute and coir Processing Industry in India|last=Engineers|first=NIIR Board of Consultants &|date=2014-10-27|publisher=Niir Project Consultancy Services|isbn=978-93-81039-62-5|language=en}}</ref> [[Dairy]] industries, Electric power stations and many other units around this region providing jobs for people in this region as well attract North Indians labours.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Uthiyur {{!}} Village {{!}} GeoIQ|url=https://geoiq.io/places/Uthiyur/Village|access-date=2021-04-24|website=geoiq.io|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Hatsun Agro Product Commences Commercial Production Of Milk At Uthiyur Plant, In Tamil Nadu|url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/hatsun-agro-product-commences-commercial-production-of-milk-at-uthiyur-plant-in-tamil-nadu-7158371.html|access-date=2021-07-14|website=Moneycontrol|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Hatsun Agro Product commences commercial production of milk at Uthiyur plant, in Tamil Nadu|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/hatsun-agro-product-commences-commercial-production-of-milk-at-uthiyur-plant-in-tamil-nadu/2119000|access-date=2021-07-19|website=www.outlookindia.com/}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Gainers & Losers: 10 Stocks That Moved Most On July 12|url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/photos/business/stocks/gainers-losers-10-stocks-that-moved-most-on-july-12-7160311.html|access-date=2021-07-19|website=Moneycontrol|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|author=Staff Reporter|date=2021-07-07|title=Four held for pelting bus with stones near Kangeyam|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/four-held-for-pelting-bus-with-stones-near-kangeyam/article35181090.ece|access-date=2021-07-19|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Electric Tumble Dryer|url=https://www.indiamart.com/proddetail/electric-tumble-dryer-5744929433.html|access-date=2021-08-01|website=indiamart.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=HAP - Welcome to Hatsun Agro Product Ltd - India's leading private dairy|url=https://www.hap.in/processing.php|access-date=2021-08-01|website=www.hap.in}}</ref> The town also houses Hatsun Agro Plant in Kundadam road.<ref>{{Cite web|title=hatsun New Plant · VGJF+29J, Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu 638703, India|url=https://www.google.com/maps/place/hatsun+New+Plant/@10.8824684,77.5121029,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x3ba9bd18e71b509b:0x2fd16439b42345d4!8m2!3d10.8800894!4d77.523401?shorturl=1|access-date=2021-08-01|website=hatsun New Plant · VGJF+29J, Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu 638703, India|language=en}}</ref>

Hatsun Agro plant is working in land belonging to ''Vēlāyudha Sāmy'' Temple.<ref>{{Cite web|last=குழு|first=ஆசிரியர்|date=2019-02-07|title=கோயில் நிலத்தைக் காக்கப் போராடும் தனியொருவர்!|url=https://www.tamilhindu.com/2019/02/கோயில்-நிலத்தைக்-காக்கப/|access-date=2021-08-23|website=தமிழ்ஹிந்து|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-10-21|title=கொங்கு மண்டலத்தில் மட்டும் எப்படி இத்தனை முருகன் கோவில்கள்|url=https://tamilminutes.com/spirituality/murugan-temple-kongu-areas/cid1255306.htm|access-date=2021-08-23|website=tamilminutes.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=குழு|first=ஆசிரியர்|date=2019-02-07|title=கோயில் நிலத்தைக் காக்கப் போராடும் தனியொருவர்!|url=https://www.tamilhindu.com/2019/02/கோயில்-நிலத்தைக்-காக்கப/|access-date=2021-08-23|website=தமிழ்ஹிந்து|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-10-21|title=கொங்கு மண்டலத்தில் மட்டும் எப்படி இத்தனை முருகன் கோவில்கள்|url=https://tamilminutes.com/spirituality/murugan-temple-kongu-areas/cid1255306.htm|access-date=2021-08-23|website=tamilminutes.com}}</ref>

== Politics ==
This small town belongs to [[Kangayam (state assembly constituency)|Kangayam state assembly constituency]] and [[Erode (Lok Sabha constituency)|Erode Lok Sabha constituency]].<ref>{{Cite web|last1=Jan 2021|first1=ANI {{!}} 24|last2=Ist|first2=09:00 Pm|title=Tamil Nadu polls 2021: Rahul Gandhi holds roadshow in Uthiyur|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/tamil-nadu-polls-2021-rahul-gandhi-holds-roadshow-in-uthiyur/videoshow/80436434.cms|access-date=2021-07-19|website=The Economic Times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=டீம்|first=ஜூனியர் விகடன்|title=என்ன செய்தார் எம்.எல்.ஏ? - அமைச்சர் வெல்லமண்டி நடராஜன்|url=https://www.vikatan.com/government-and-politics/politics/mlas-activities-of-5-years-minister-vellamandi-natarajan|access-date=2021-08-23|website=www.vikatan.com/|language=ta}}</ref>Most common political parties here are [[Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam|AIADMK]], [[Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam|DMK]], [[BJP]] and others.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rahul Gandhi holds roadshow in TN's Uthiyur {{!}} City - Times of India Videos|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/city/chennai/rahul-gandhi-holds-roadshow-in-tns-uthiyur/videoshow/80437678.cms|access-date=2021-07-19|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last1=Jan 2021|first1=ANI {{!}} 24|last2=Ist|first2=09:00 Pm|title=Tamil Nadu polls 2021: Rahul Gandhi holds roadshow in Uthiyur|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/tamil-nadu-polls-2021-rahul-gandhi-holds-roadshow-in-uthiyur/videoshow/80436434.cms|access-date=2021-07-19|website=The Economic Times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Rahul Gandhi holds roadshow in TN's Uthiyur {{!}} City - Times of India Videos|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/city/chennai/rahul-gandhi-holds-roadshow-in-tns-uthiyur/videoshow/80437678.cms|access-date=2021-07-19|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Dinamalar world no.1 Tamil website {{!}} Tamil News {{!}} Tamil Nadu {{!}} Breaking News {{!}} Political {{!}} Business {{!}} Cinema {{!}} Sports {{!}}|url=https://www.dinamalar.com/home.html|access-date=2021-08-23|website=www.dinamalar.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Dinamalar world no.1 Tamil website {{!}} Tamil News {{!}} Tamil Nadu {{!}} Breaking News {{!}} Political {{!}} Business {{!}} Cinema {{!}} Sports {{!}}|url=https://www.dinamalar.com/home.html|access-date=2021-08-23|website=www.dinamalar.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=டீம்|first=ஜூனியர் விகடன்|title=என்ன செய்தார் எம்.எல்.ஏ? - அமைச்சர் வெல்லமண்டி நடராஜன்|url=https://www.vikatan.com/government-and-politics/politics/mlas-activities-of-5-years-minister-vellamandi-natarajan|access-date=2021-08-23|website=www.vikatan.com/|language=ta}}</ref>

== Landmarks ==
There are many [[Hindu temple|temples]] across the wide Uthiyur hills maintained by [[Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department]] of [[Government of Tamil Nadu]]. Few important ones are ''Uttaṇṭa Vēlāyudha Sāmy'' Temple, Chetti Thambiran Temple and ''Uchi Pillayār'' Temple. There are electricity, drinking water and roads with bilingual sign boards facilities for temples in the hills.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Pon Uthiyur Hills & Konganar Siddhar Samadhi (Karur - Tamil Nadu)|url=https://travel.bhushavali.com/2010/05/uthiyur-hills-aka-pon-uthiyur-konganar.html|access-date=2021-05-14}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|title=Moondravathu Kan {{!}} [Epi - 252]|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0eYRTTGibw|language=en|access-date=2021-05-14}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Uthiyur Velayudhaswamy Murugan Temple|url=https://epuja.co.in/product-details.php?puja_id=726&page=Uthiyur-Velayudhaswamy-Murugan-Temple|access-date=2021-07-24|website=ePuja|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|title=Uthiyur Murugan Temple|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XIoa-44Rfs|language=en|access-date=2021-07-24}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Ponsai Shri Shiva Temple, Kidarankondan (PO), Kilaiyur, Tamil Nadu, Phone +91 94430 04099|url=https://indiapl.com/tamil-nadu/ponsai-shri-shiva-temple-297499|access-date=2021-08-01|website=indiapl.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Pon Uthiyur Hills & Konganar Siddhar Samadhi (Karur - Tamil Nadu)|url=https://travel.bhushavali.com/2010/05/uthiyur-hills-aka-pon-uthiyur-konganar.html|access-date=2021-05-14}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|title=Moondravathu Kan {{!}} [Epi - 252]|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0eYRTTGibw|language=en|access-date=2021-05-14}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Uthiyur Velayudhaswamy Murugan Temple|url=https://epuja.co.in/product-details.php?puja_id=726&page=Uthiyur-Velayudhaswamy-Murugan-Temple|access-date=2021-07-24|website=ePuja|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|title=Uthiyur Murugan Temple|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XIoa-44Rfs|language=en|access-date=2021-07-24}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Ponsai Shri Shiva Temple, Kidarankondan (PO), Kilaiyur, Tamil Nadu, Phone +91 94430 04099|url=https://indiapl.com/tamil-nadu/ponsai-shri-shiva-temple-297499|access-date=2021-08-01|website=indiapl.com}}</ref>

Located here is the shrine of [[Kartikeya|Lord Murugan]], the holy place where classical Tamil poet Arunagirinathar sung [[Thiruppugazh]](106). Ancient symbols and sculptures are found on this hill depicting the culture of the [[Hindus]] and [[Tamils]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Pon Uthiyur Hills & Konganar Siddhar Samadhi (Karur - Tamil Nadu)|url=https://travel.bhushavali.com/2010/05/uthiyur-hills-aka-pon-uthiyur-konganar.html|access-date=2021-04-24}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Uthanda Velayutha Swami Temple : Uthanda Velayutha Swami Temple Details {{!}} Uthanda Velayutha Swami- Uthiyur {{!}} Tamilnadu Temple {{!}} உத்தண்ட வேலாயுத சுவாமி|url=https://temple.dinamalar.com/en/new_en.php?id=1547|access-date=2021-05-14|website=temple.dinamalar.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=KzTwCgAAQBAJ&newbks=0&printsec=frontcover&pg=PT136&dq=Uthiyur&hl=en|title=Professor’s Diary|last=Subramonian|publisher=Notion Press|isbn=978-93-5206-518-9|language=en}}</ref>Various archeological sculptures around the hill bear historical pride.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Pon Uthiyur Hills & Konganar Siddhar Samadhi (Karur - Tamil Nadu)|url=https://travel.bhushavali.com/2010/05/uthiyur-hills-aka-pon-uthiyur-konganar.html|access-date=2021-04-30}}</ref> Archeological researches found the clay pipes which Konguna siddhar used to make gold still exists here.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Uthanda Velayutha Swami Temple : Uthanda Velayutha Swami Temple Details {{!}} Uthanda Velayutha Swami- Uthiyur {{!}} Tamilnadu Temple {{!}} உத்தண்ட வேலாயுத சுவாமி|url=https://temple.dinamalar.com/en/new_en.php?id=1547|access-date=2021-05-14|website=temple.dinamalar.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=காமராஜ்|first=மு ஹரி|title=சித்தர்கள் உலாவும் பொன்னூதி மாமலை...|url=https://www.vikatan.com/spiritual/temples/145043-pon-uthiyur-konganar-cave-siddhars|access-date=2021-05-14|website=www.vikatan.com/|language=ta}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|title=Moondravathu Kan {{!}} [Epi - 252]|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0eYRTTGibw|language=en|access-date=2021-05-14}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|title=Kongana Siddhar Mystery - சித்தர்களை தேடி ஒரு பயணம் {{!}} Karna {{!}} Tamilnavigation|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=teu_MZ_7QmA|language=en|access-date=2021-05-15}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Uthiyur Velayudhaswamy Murugan Temple|url=https://epuja.co.in/product-details.php?puja_id=726&page=Uthiyur-Velayudhaswamy-Murugan-Temple|access-date=2021-07-24|website=ePuja|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=KzTwCgAAQBAJ&newbks=0&printsec=frontcover&pg=PT136&dq=Uthiyur&hl=en|title=Professor’s Diary|last=Subramonian|publisher=Notion Press|isbn=978-93-5206-518-9|language=en}}</ref>

=== Uthanda Velayudha Samy Temple ===
Uthanda Velayudasamy Temple is the main shrine in the town built in Dravidian architecture dedicated to [[Murugan|Lord Murugan]] in hills. It attracts thousands of visitors across the district.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Pon Uthiyur Hills & Konganar Siddhar Samadhi (Karur - Tamil Nadu)|url=https://travel.bhushavali.com/2010/05/uthiyur-hills-aka-pon-uthiyur-konganar.html|access-date=2021-08-01}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Uthanda Velayutha Swami Temple : Uthanda Velayutha Swami Temple Details {{!}} Uthanda Velayutha Swami- Uthiyur {{!}} Tamilnadu Temple {{!}} உத்தண்ட வேலாயுத சுவாமி|url=https://temple.dinamalar.com/en/new_en.php?id=1547|access-date=2021-08-01|website=temple.dinamalar.com}}</ref> It has lots of ancient scriptures in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] found by [[archaeologists]] dating to 9th century CE.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Archaeology|url=https://www.tnarch.gov.in/inscription/book?page=157|access-date=2021-08-01|website=www.tnarch.gov.in}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Archaeology|url=https://www.tnarch.gov.in/inscription/book?page=158|access-date=2021-08-01|website=www.tnarch.gov.in}}</ref> It is located in flight of 100 steps from the ground.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Pon Uthiyur Hills & Konganar Siddhar Samadhi (Karur - Tamil Nadu)|url=https://travel.bhushavali.com/2010/05/uthiyur-hills-aka-pon-uthiyur-konganar.html|access-date=2021-08-01}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=4hYwEAAAQBAJ&newbks=0&printsec=frontcover&pg=PT20&dq=Uthiyur&hl=en|title=Secret of Shiva Linga|last=Subramonian|first=Dr|date=2021-04-04|publisher=Pustaka Digital Media|language=en}}</ref> Poojas are done for new vehicles here and it is important place for Palani foot yatra devotees.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Uthiyur Velayudhaswamy Murugan Temple|url=https://epuja.co.in/product-details.php?puja_id=726&page=Uthiyur-Velayudhaswamy-Murugan-Temple|access-date=2021-07-24|website=ePuja|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Temple : Temple Details {{!}} - {{!}} Tamilnadu Temple {{!}} உத்தண்ட வேலாயுதசுவாமி|url=https://temple.dinamalar.com/New.php?id=2021|access-date=2021-08-23|website=temple.dinamalar.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Temple : Temple Details {{!}} - {{!}} Tamilnadu Temple {{!}} உத்தண்ட வேலாயுதசுவாமி|url=https://temple.dinamalar.com/New.php?id=2021|access-date=2021-08-23|website=temple.dinamalar.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=ஊதியூர் மலைக் கோயில்களுக்கு படிக்கட்டுகள் வேண்டும்: பக்தர்கள் கோரிக்கை|url=https://www.dinamani.com/all-editions/edition-coimbatore/tiruppur/2017/nov/25/ஊதியூர்-மலைக்-கோயில்களுக்கு-படிக்கட்டுகள்-வேண்டும்-பக்தர்கள்-கோரிக்கை-2814453.html|access-date=2021-08-23|website=Dinamani|language=ta}}</ref>
=== Uchi Pillayar Temple ===
This is a hill top temple dedicated for [[Ganesha|Lord Ganesh]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Pon Uthiyur Hills & Konganar Siddhar Samadhi (Karur - Tamil Nadu)|url=https://travel.bhushavali.com/2010/05/uthiyur-hills-aka-pon-uthiyur-konganar.html|access-date=2021-05-14}}</ref> It is located at 1080m above sea level.

=== Konguna Sidhar Caves ===

The hills is said to be place where great sage '''Konguna Sidhar''' lived. Here exists his Jeeva Samathi and meditating rocks.<ref>{{Citation|title=Kongana Siddhar Mystery - சித்தர்களை தேடி ஒரு பயணம் {{!}} Karna {{!}} Tamilnavigation|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=teu_MZ_7QmA|language=en|access-date=2021-08-01}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=ஊதியூர் கொங்கண சித்தர் கோயிலில் நாளை பஞ்சகலச யாக பூஜை|url=https://www.dinamani.com/all-editions/edition-coimbatore/tiruppur/2019/jul/30/ஊதியூர்-கொங்கண-சித்தர்-கோயிலில்-நாளை-பஞ்சகலச-யாக-பூஜை-3203118.html|access-date=2021-08-23|website=Dinamani|language=ta}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=100010509524078|date=2020-06-16|title=ஊதிமலை உத்தண்ட வேலாயுதசுவாமி திருத்தலம் {{!}}{{!}} othimalai velayutha swamy temple|url=https://www.maalaimalar.com/devotional/devotionaltopnews/2020/06/16074052/1617898/othimalai-velayutha-swamy-temple.vpf|access-date=2021-08-23|website=Maalaimalar|language=English}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=ராமகிருஷ்ணன்,எம்.புண்ணியமூர்த்தி|first=ஜி பழனிச்சாமி,கு|title=சாமியார்கள் - துணுக்குகள்|url=https://www.vikatan.com/arts/literature/136224-samiyargal-bits|access-date=2021-08-23|website=www.vikatan.com/|language=ta}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-01-24|title=காரிய சித்திக்கும், பகையை வெல்லவும், வாழ்வில் வளம் பெறவும் கொங்கணர் சித்தரை வழிபடும் முறைகள்|url=https://www.toptamilnews.com/காரிய-சித்திக்கும்-பகைய/|access-date=2021-08-23|website=TopTamilNews|language=en-US}}</ref>

=== Oher Shrines in the Hills ===
The hills has a Mahamandapam, shrines of Shri [[Ganesha|Paada Vinayagar]], Idumban and Hanumantharayan. The top of the hill is called Kurattu vasal and the temple is situated there. At the top there is also a shrine for Bhairavar. The images of other gods like Sun, Vishnu, Ramar, Lakshmana and others are scriptured on the pillars of the Mahamandapam.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Uthiyur Uttanda Velayudhaswamy Temple|url=http://wanderingtamil.blogspot.com/2017/11/uthiyur-uttanda-velayudhaswamy-temple.html|access-date=2021-05-14|language=en-GB}}</ref>

== Festivals ==
There are many festivals celebrated in this temple like Kruthika, star days of every month, Thaipusam, Chitra Pournami, Amavasya, Thalai Aadi, Vaikasi Brahmotsavam, Vaikasi Visakam, and all the Fridays are special in this temple. [[Deepavali]], Navaratri, Panguni Uthiram, and Karthika Deepam are also the grand festivals of this Uthiyur Velayudhaswamy Murugan Temple.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Uthiyur Velayudhaswamy Murugan Temple|url=https://epuja.co.in/product-details.php?puja_id=726&page=Uthiyur-Velayudhaswamy-Murugan-Temple|access-date=2021-07-24|website=ePuja|language=en}}</ref>

Amavasya and Pournamidays are very special here with devotees from across [[Tamil Nadu]] and other states.<ref>{{Cite web|title=ஊதியூர் மலைக் கோயில்களுக்கு படிக்கட்டுகள் வேண்டும்: பக்தர்கள் கோரிக்கை|url=https://www.dinamani.com/all-editions/edition-coimbatore/tiruppur/2017/nov/25/ஊதியூர்-மலைக்-கோயில்களுக்கு-படிக்கட்டுகள்-வேண்டும்-பக்தர்கள்-கோரிக்கை-2814453.html|access-date=2021-08-23|website=Dinamani|language=ta}}</ref>

== Transport ==
Nearby towns [[Kangeyam]] and Dharapuram is 14&nbsp;km<ref>{{Cite web|title=Uthiyur to Kangeyam|url=https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Uthiyur,+Tamil+Nadu/Kangeyam,+Tamil+Nadu+638701/@10.9473087,77.4695795,12z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x3ba9bd2551770233:0xdf079bcf77b8df87!2m2!1d77.5278741!2d10.8927873!1m5!1m1!1s0x3ba99f585df32af3:0x890a9d4c243ef9e8!2m2!1d77.5626379!2d11.0016341!3e0|access-date=2021-05-26|website=Uthiyur to Kangeyam|language=en}}</ref> and 18&nbsp;km<ref>{{Cite web|title=Uthiyur to Dharapuram|url=https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Uthiyur,+Tamil+Nadu/Dharapuram,+Tamil+Nadu/@10.814855,77.4580031,12z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x3ba9bd2551770233:0xdf079bcf77b8df87!2m2!1d77.5278741!2d10.8927873!1m5!1m1!1s0x3ba9bf8dce0d08cb:0x2a6c8d1c21a80cad!2m2!1d77.5253827!2d10.737009!3e0|access-date=2021-05-26|website=Uthiyur to Dharapuram|language=en}}</ref> from Uthiyur respectively. [[Tiruppur]] is 38&nbsp;km,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Uthiyur to Tiruppur|url=https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Uthiyur,+Tamil+Nadu/Tiruppur,+Tamil+Nadu/@11.0019074,77.2880232,11z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x3ba9bd2551770233:0xdf079bcf77b8df87!2m2!1d77.5278741!2d10.8927873!1m5!1m1!1s0x3ba907b0424d75b9:0x4750551698a91687!2m2!1d77.3410656!2d11.1085242!3e0|access-date=2021-05-26|website=Uthiyur to Tiruppur|language=en}}</ref> [[Erode]] is 60&nbsp;km,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Uthiyur to Erode|url=https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Uthiyur,+Tamil+Nadu/Erode,+Tamil+Nadu/@11.1183148,77.3487132,10z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x3ba9bd2551770233:0xdf079bcf77b8df87!2m2!1d77.5278741!2d10.8927873!1m5!1m1!1s0x3ba96f46762f4671:0xd97da6e3d9c7f75e!2m2!1d77.7171642!2d11.3410364!3e0|access-date=2021-05-26|website=Uthiyur to Erode|language=en}}</ref> [[Coimbatore]] is 71&nbsp;km<ref>{{Cite web|title=Uthiyur to Coimbatore|url=https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Uthiyur,+Tamil+Nadu/Coimbatore,+Tamil+Nadu/@10.9292956,76.9618859,10z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x3ba9bd2551770233:0xdf079bcf77b8df87!2m2!1d77.5278741!2d10.8927873!1m5!1m1!1s0x3ba859af2f971cb5:0x2fc1c81e183ed282!2m2!1d76.9558321!2d11.0168445!3e0|access-date=2021-05-26|website=Uthiyur to Coimbatore|language=en}}</ref> from Uthiyur.Vellakoil is 26&nbsp;km from Uthiyur via Kambiliampatty and Dasanaickenpatti<ref>{{Cite web|title=Uthiyur to Vellakoil|url=https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Uthiyur,+Tamil+Nadu/Vellakoil,+Tamil+Nadu/@10.9376435,77.5501463,12z/data=!4m15!4m14!1m5!1m1!1s0x3ba9bd2551770233:0xdf079bcf77b8df87!2m2!1d77.5278741!2d10.8927873!1m5!1m1!1s0x3ba99aeeee830ff3:0x6322e0170be32a96!2m2!1d77.7131261!2d10.9459068!3e0!5i1|access-date=2021-05-26|website=Uthiyur to Vellakoil|language=en}}</ref>

Uthiyur is located in State Highway 83A (Tamil Nadu)which serves as link road between cities like [[Erode]], [[Salem, Tamil Nadu|Salem]], [[Bangalore]] to Palani and Dharapuram. Buses run 24/7 via the four-lane road.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Erode to Palani bus timetable - Bustimes.in|url=https://www.bustimes.in/search.php?frmstop=Erode&tostop=Palani|access-date=2021-05-26|website=www.bustimes.in}}</ref> It also serves as link between Kundadam and Vellakoil.

Buses are available for every 5 minutes to Dharapuram, Palani, [[Erode]] and [[Salem, Tamil Nadu|Salem]]. Aswell town buses are operated to [[Kangeyam]],Dharapuram, Kundadam, Vellakoil, Tiruppur and Palladam. Nearest Railway Station is Tiruppur railway station which is 40 km and Palani railway station which is 50 km. Nearest airports are Coimbatore International Airport and Salem Airport.

== Education, healthcare and facilities ==
There are government, govt-funded and private schools up to higher secondary level in and around Uthiyur. Some schools include:

* Shanti Niketan higher secondary school, KKS Nagar, Kullam Palayam, Uthiyur 638703<ref>{{Cite web|title=Shanthinikethan Higher Secondary School|url=https://www.google.com/maps/place/Shanthinikethan+Higher+Secondary+School/@10.9294411,77.5294822,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x3ba9a2e9a22b476f:0x48126410302095d6!8m2!3d10.9294411!4d77.5316709?shorturl=1|access-date=2021-03-30|website=Shanthinikethan Higher Secondary School|language=en}}</ref>
* VMCDV Government-aided higher secondary school, Thayam Palayam.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Schools in the district of ERODE : DISE information - Classes, Infrastructure, Facilities|url=https://schools.thelearningpoint.net/districts/district-listing-ERODE.html|access-date=2021-04-30|website=schools.thelearningpoint.net}}</ref>
* Government mid school, Mudhali Palayam, Uthiyur 638703
* Sri Nandhana Vidhyalaya matriculation school

There are also government and Private health centres, Clinics and hospitals in this region. HealthCentres include:

* Kullam Palayam Primary Health Centre, Uthiyur 638703<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kullampalayam primary health centre|url=https://www.google.com/maps/place/Kullampalayam+primary+health+centre/@10.9294411,77.5294822,17z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x3ba9a2e96be468bb:0xca523a1a1be650eb!8m2!3d10.9309205!4d77.5321779?shorturl=1|access-date=2021-03-30|website=Kullampalayam primary health centre|language=en}}</ref>
* Thayam Palayam Govt hospital, Uthiyur 638703<ref>{{Cite web|title=Thayam Palayam Government Hospital|url=https://www.google.com/maps/place/Thayam+Palayam+Government+Hospital/@10.8714714,77.4910862,14.59z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x3ba9bc96084e9def:0xb406aa88e005645e!8m2!3d10.8800578!4d77.4872857?shorturl=1|access-date=2021-03-30|website=Thayam Palayam Government Hospital|language=en}}</ref>
* Prabha Devi Clinic, Uthiyur town 638703

There is a police station in Uthiyur serving its nearby localities.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Police Stations {{!}} Tiruppur District, Government of Tamil Nadu {{!}} Textile City {{!}} India|url=https://tiruppur.nic.in/public-utility-category/police-stations/|access-date=2021-05-26|language=en-US}}</ref> Uthiyur is a Firkah in Kangeyam taluk in [[Tiruppur district]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=REVENUE VILLAGES {{!}} Tiruppur District, Government of Tamil Nadu {{!}} Textile City {{!}} India|url=https://tiruppur.nic.in/administrative-setup/revvilllage/|access-date=2021-05-26|language=en-US}}</ref> Uthiyur houses head post office of the region.<ref>{{Cite web|last=GetPincodes|title=Pin code 638703, Udhiyur S.O Post Office in Erode, Tamil Nadu|url=http://www.getpincodes.com/locality/uthiyur-kangeyam-tiruppur-tamil-nadu-638703|access-date=2021-05-27|website=GetPincodes|language=en-US}}</ref> There is ATM and Canara Bank functioning in Uthiyur.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Canara Bank Erode Uthiyur Tamil Nadu (IFSC Code) IFSC Code - Bank branch MIRC Code, Address details|url=https://cleartax.in/|access-date=2021-07-24|website=cleartax.in|language=en}}</ref>

== See also ==
* [[Kangeyam]], town in Tiruppur district, Tamil Nadu
* [[Dharapuram]], historical city in Tiruppur district, Tamil Nadu
* [[Tiruppur]], meteropolis in Tamil Nadu, India

== References ==
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[[Category:Tiruppur District]]
[[Category:Temples in India]]
[[Category:Hindu temples]]
{{Adjacent communities|Centre=Uthiyur|North=[[Kangeyam]]|Northeast=Vellakoil|East=Lakunanichenpatty|Southeast=Mulanur|South=[[Dharapuram]]|Southwest=Kundadam|West=Vanjipalayam|Northwest=Koduvai}}