Erode is a city and administrative headquarter of Erode District in Tamil Nadu State. The city lies on the Kaveri River and is 400 km southwest of the state capital Chennai. It is among the largest producer of turmeric and other food products. The city is also known for its outstanding growth rate in Tamil Nadu. Thindal Murugan Temple is one of the major highlights of the city. People from far away land visit this temple to have the blessing of God. There are other places like Periya Mariamman Temple, Natadreeswarar Temple, the hillock temple on Kaveri River, and Sangameshwarar Temple which attracts a lot of religious tourists.