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Ponkali Amman Temple

This is located 25 km (16 mi) to the south of Erode, 35 km (22 mi) to the north-west of Karur, 40 km (25 mi) to the west of Namakkal and 45 km (28 mi) to the east of Tirupur. Sivagiri means 'Shiva's peak' which might have been derived from the hill lock with a Shiva temple located in the town. Its economy is dependent on the agriculture and textile industries. Sivagiri is well connected with Erode and Karur, the neighboring towns. 

The place where the temple exists now was garden of flowers – Poonthottam in Tamil. Amman rose from this place with a smile. Hence, She is praised as ponkaliamman. The temple is in the midst of Thalayanallur, Sivagiri, Erode.

There is no evidence to show the antiquity of the temple but is believed to be famous for at least a thousand year. The temple was renovated by the people of the place and was saved from dilapidation. The temple stands majestically amidst a pleasant environment.

KULAM
kulem means temple closed persons.there are tow kulams for the temple kurai kulam,Vilayan Kulam.The Kongu Vellala Gounder community is divided into more than 200 kulams or kootams. Various literature refer to a different number of kulams or kootams. Each kulam has its own Kula Deivam and Kula Guru. The tradition of Kula Deivam is widely practiced.