The Kolli Hills are featured in several works of classical Tamil literature such as Silappathigaram, Manimekalai, Purananuru and Akananuru. Mahavidwan R. Raghava Iyengar in the research monograph Araichi Katturaigal has given exhaustive references to Kollipavai from early Sangam literature, concluding that the image is in Kolli Hills. The region was ruled by Valvil Ori around 200 CE, who is praised as one of the seven great philanthropists of ancient Tamil Nadu.
"Agaya Gangai Waterfalls" are located in the Kolli Hills of the eastern ghats, Tamil Nadu. Originating from River Aiyaru, these falls are the 300ft fall taken by Panchanathi, the vivacious stream in the Kolli Hill jungles, specially between November-March. The waterfall is also considered sacred, not just for its natural exuberance, but because it falls near the Arappaleeswarar Temple.
The Arapaleeswarar temple is an ancient temple built by the Chola dynasty within the famous Kolli Hills of Tamil Nadu. It is considered as a popular place of worship for Lord Shiva all over South India. The outer walls of the sanctum are covered with incsriptions that prove the contributions of the Chola kings to this temple.
"Siddhar Caves of Kolli Hills" Tamil Nadu are sacred and serene. It is said that sages lived here and grew various medicinal herbs and practised special healing practices. These herbs can still be found around the caves. On the way to the caves, you will also spot the vivacious Agaya Gangai waterfall which is famous in this region.
"Tampcol Medicinal Farm" The Tamil Nadu Medical Plant Farms & Herbal Medicine Corporation Limited (TAMPCOL) has set up the Tampcol Medicinal Farm in Namakkal, Tamil Nadu. The farm is located in between the famous Kolli Hills and boasts of a scenic farm which is home to medicinal herbs used for healing.
