Elathagiri
Elathagiri, also known as Eluthagiri, is a small village situated in the Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu, India. It is located 3 km away from the Bangalore-Chennai Highway and 9 km from the district capital, Krishnagiri. The village is known for its Catholic Christian settlements and has a rich history of Catholic missionaries and educational services that began over 100 years ago.
Elathagiri is renowned in the surrounding areas for its Catholic churches, schools, and colleges. These institutions have played a significant role in providing religious guidance and education to the local community. The presence of the Catholic Church and its associated services has contributed to the social and cultural fabric of the village, making it a well-known center for Catholic activities in the region.
Education
- St. Antony's Primary School
- St. Antony's Higher Secondary School
- Gonzaga Matric Higher Secondary School
- Government Higher Secondary School, Orappam (4 KMS from Elathagiri)
- Sivagamiammal CBSC Higher Secondary School (5 KMS from Elathagiri)
- Gonzaga Arts and Science College for Womens
Religious Place
- Adaikala Madha Church, Elathagiri (Our lady of Refuge)
- Holy Family Church (Paarai Kovil)
- CSI Good Shepherd Church
- Karur Mariamman Temple
- Sri Lakshmi Narayana Temple
- St. Joseph Church, Kathampallam
- Sagayamadha Church, Sagayapuram
Official Place
- Elathagiri Post Office
- State Bank of India, Elathagiri Branch
References
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- ^ "PALEPALLI Village in KRISHNAGIRI | eTamilNadu.org". www.etamilnadu.org. Retrieved 12 January 2024.
- ^ "ST.ANTONYS HR.SEC. ELATHAGIRI - Elathagiri District Krishanagiri (Tamil Nadu)".
- ^ "From India to the Kootenays, the path to priesthood". 21 March 2021.
- ^ "ST.ANTONYS HR.SEC. ELATHAGIRI - Elathagiri, District Krishanagiri (Tamil Nadu)".
- ^ "LOCAL LIBRARY AUTHORITY, KRISHNAGIRI" (PDF).