DINDIGUL ROCKFORT

Dindigul Rock Fort, Dindigul

    Dindigul is a city located in the state of Tamil Nadu. Dindigul derives its name from the words ‘Thindu’ which means pillow and ‘kal’ which means rock. It refers to the bare hills which overlook the city. The city is located between the Palani Hills and the Sirumalai Hills and is a bed of fertile land apt for agriculture. Dindigul is surrounded by many districts and cities. On its north are Kari and Erode districts, on its south lies Madurai and on its west lies Tiruppur and Kerala. The city of Dindigul is popular by various other names such as Biryani City, City of Locks and Textile and Tannery.