Saturday, September 15, 2007

Thorapalli




Thorapalli, 10 km from Hosur in Krishnagiri district is a small village but has great importance in the indian history. It is the birthplace of India's first and last Governor General C. RajaGoplachari.

Rajaji was born and brought up here in this village. The house where he lived is still there and is mainatained by the Govt of TamilNadu.The house has been turned into a memorial.A bust of the leader has been installed. The memorial houses a library and a gallery of pictures, capturing interesting moments in Rajaji's life.
There is also a temple besides the memorial. The village is situated on the banks of river South Pinakini(Palar).

It can be reached from the town of hosur.Take NH-7 towards krishnagiri from hosur, till you reach perandapalli. Turn right here, you will find a big welcome arch with letters in Tamil, welcoming you to the birthplace of Rajaji. It is 3 kms from here.



View of River Dakshina Pinakini from the village