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Kongu Nadu, also known as Kongu Mandalam, is the geographical region comprising the western and north-western part of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in some instances, parts of southeastern Karnataka and eastern Kerala.
This Nadu concept as a micro-level territorial unit occurs first time in the fifth century inscription (ibid, 2012). Later on, nadu becomes gradually prominent in the Pallava inscriptions, where a village is usually associated with a nadu. Kongu Nadu is one such territorial unit in Tamil Nadu,
AP Human Geography: Types of States/Nations. A unified group of people that have a a shared past and a common future. They relate to a territory and tend to share common cultural characteristics like religions, languages, and ethnicities.
Abstract. Kongunadu, a prominent region in Tamil Nadu, boasts a rich historical, cultural, and environmental tapestry. This synopsis delves into its multifaceted aspects, including geographical features like Kurinji, Mullai, and Marut, which contribute to its fertile land and abundant water sources.
12 lip 2021 · The Centre’s use of the term ‘Kongu Nadu’ to identify the region of former Tamil Nadu BJP unit chief L Murugan — in the list of new Union ministers — has become a hot topic in the state. No formal ‘Kongu Nadu’ is in existence now.
Introduction: Spatially comprising the western parts of Tamilnadu, the Kongu region is a compact geo-historical entity that became a centre of Chera power during early period. Famed for its rich forests, gold deposits, variety of flowers and abundance of honey, the Kongu region attracted traders, merchants and warriors from time to time.
The name Kongunadu originated from the term "Kongu", meaning nectar or honey. Kongu came to be called as Kongu nadu with the growth of civilization. The ancient Kongunadu country was made up of various districts and taluks which are currently known as Palani, Dharapuram, Karur, Namakkal, Thiruchengodu, Erode, Salem, Dharmapuri, Satyamangalam ...
