Tiruchendur
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Thiruchendur is a panchayat town in Thoothukudi district
in the India
n state
of Tamil Nadu
. This town has a different name called Thirucheer Alaiwai(திருச்சீர் அலைவாய்).
Tiruchendur had a population of 29,330. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Tiruchendur has an average literacy rate of 79%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 82%, and female literacy is 76%. In Tiruchendur, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.
About 10 km away from Thiruchendur, there is a village, Melaputhukudi, which is considered a holy place for ancestral Ayyanar temple, with a beautiful thalamboo grove attracting several other people as a nice picnic spot. There is a natural spring called "sunai" where a famous temple for "Arunchunai kattha Ayyanar Swami" is located.
A Thousand years old famous Sri somanatha temple is situated at authoor, 18 km away from thiruchendur.
by broad gauge train track.
Inscriptions of King Ukkira Pandian and other kings are available in this temple. Arunagirinathar's Tiruppugazh and Nakkeerar's
Tirumurugatruppadai are both based on the Muruga here.a definite holy destination to visit..
Vasanthothsavam for 10 days in Chaitra (April – May), Visaka Visakam for 12 days in Vaisakha (May – June) and Skandha Sashti in Asvini (October – November) are celebrated in this temple.Besides these, there are two Maha Utsavams called,in Tamil, as Aavanipperunthirunaal and Maasipperunthirunaal being conducted and celebrated in a grand fashion during Simharavi i.e.,Tamil month of Aavani (August–September) and Kumbharavi i.e., Tamil month of Maasi(January–February) respectively. These are 12 day festivals which happen twice every year,during the above said periods.
Naazhi Kinaru (sacred well), is outside the temple at a distance of 100 m south of the temple. Devotees are allowed to bathe by scooping out the water with a vessel and the water in the well never dries up. Despite the temple being on the seashore, the water is not salty..
Kallar vettu (கள்ளர் வெட்டு) is also an annual fest in Karkuvel Iyyanar temple.
Dahsara festival 10 days celibration at kulasekara pattinam an annual fest which is so popular and grand festival celebrated.
On the 10th day of the Festival the presiding Lord of Thiruchendur temple makes a special appearance in Thirunelveli Dakshinamara Nadar Sangam, in Sannidhi Street, Thiruchendur. Several lakh people congregate for the Masi Thiruvizha in Thiruchendur Several Thousands of devotees offer worship at the car festival of Sri Subramaniawamy temple at Tiruchendur on Masi magam day. The car festival at one of the six abodes of Lord Muruga is inaugurated by a Athitha Nadar Clan for the past several centuries after performing rituals like Pali-vidalai eridhal etc. It is believed that Athitha Nadars contributed the fund for the making the car be selling a local variety of sesame seeds grown in their family lands. All the contribution for decorating the Car during Car Festival was also sponsored by Athitha Nadars.
till 2009. Later from May 2009,after dissolution of Tiruchendur Loksabha constituency this constituency was aligned with Tuticorin Loksabha constituency.
Current elected MLA to Tamil Nadu assembly by the General election 2011 is Mr. Anitha R. Radhakrishnan
of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
.
The lastly elected MP from this constituency to the Parliament of India was Mrs. V. Radhika Selvi
of DMK
by the Election held in 2004.
Thoothukudi District
Thoothukudi District, also known as Tuticorin District, is a district of Tamil Nadu state in southern India. Thoothukudi is the district headquarters. It is also known for Pearl cultivation with abundance of pearls found in the seas of Thoothukudi...
in the India
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of Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu is one of the 28 states of India. Its capital and largest city is Chennai. Tamil Nadu lies in the southernmost part of the Indian Peninsula and is bordered by the union territory of Pondicherry, and the states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh...
. This town has a different name called Thirucheer Alaiwai(திருச்சீர் அலைவாய்).
Demographics
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Tiruchendur had a population of 29,330. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Tiruchendur has an average literacy rate of 79%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 82%, and female literacy is 76%. In Tiruchendur, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Agriculture, Water and Natural Resources
Thiruchendur is famous for arid Theri forests located in various suburb villages surrounding the town. These Theri forests with red soil are densely planted with palm trees, cashew plantations and various other varieties of plants typical to this region.Place Nearby
Kulasekaranpatinam is village, that is 13 km away from Tiruchendur. It is very famous for Dasara Festival. In India, Here Dasara is very famous after Mysore. This is the only one temple Lord Mutharamman with his Consort.About 10 km away from Thiruchendur, there is a village, Melaputhukudi, which is considered a holy place for ancestral Ayyanar temple, with a beautiful thalamboo grove attracting several other people as a nice picnic spot. There is a natural spring called "sunai" where a famous temple for "Arunchunai kattha Ayyanar Swami" is located.
A Thousand years old famous Sri somanatha temple is situated at authoor, 18 km away from thiruchendur.
Industries
At 8 km away from Thiruchendur there is a town Arumuganeri. Darangadara Chemical Works(DCW) is situated there.Transport
It is well connected by rail and road. There is also an airport nearby at Tuticorin. It 40 km far away from Tuticorin, 55 km far away from Tirunelveli, and 171 km far away from Madurai. Bus via is Aruppukootai, Ettiyapuram, Tuticorin and Tirunelveli. The town is connected to TirunelveliTirunelveli
Tirunelveli , also known as Nellai , and historically as Tinnevelly, is a city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is the headquarters of the Tirunelveli District and the sixth biggest city in Tamil Nadu...
by broad gauge train track.
- Tuticorin Airport - Domestic Terminal onlyTuticorin AirportTuticorin Airport is a domestic airport located from Thoothukudi , Tamil Nadu, India.-Structure:Tuticorin Airport has one asphalt runway, oriented 10/28, 1351 metres long and 30 metres wide. Its 100 by 60 metre apron provides parking space for 2 ATR 72 or similar aircraft at a time, while its...
at Vaahaikulam, Tuticorin (50 km Reach) Currently Kingfisher Red operates only one inbond and outbond flight service to chennai - Sea Port, Tuticorin (40 km reach)
- Bus Stand at Tiruchendur
- Railway station at Tiruchendur
Bank and Financial Institution
- Tamilnad Mercantile Bank ATM at Vadakku ratha Veedhi,Tiruchendur (Branch at Kayamozhi )
- Tamilnad Mercantile Bank, Sonakan vilai (10 km)
- Indian Overseas Bank, Paramankurichi (8 km from Kayamozhi)
- Indian Bank, at Vadakku ratha Veedhi, Tiruchendur (with ATM)
- State Bank Of India, Tiruchendur (with ATM)
- Canara Bank, at Vadakku ratha Veedhi, Tiruchendur (with ATM)
Schools
- Arulmigu Senthil Aadvan Govt Boys High Secondary School
- Anitha Kumaran Matriculation School, Thanda Pathu (11 km)
- Kanchi Sankara Matriculation School, West Tiruchendur (6 km)
- Kamalavathi Higher Secondary School,Sahupuram (10 km)
- Central Higher Secondary School, Kayalpantnam (8 km)
Colleges
- Dr.Sivanthi Aditanar College of Engineering, Tiruchendur (5 km)
- Aditanar College of Arts and Science, Tiruchendur (2 km)
- Govindammal Aditanar College for Women, Tiruchendur (3 km)
- Dr.Sivanthi Aditanar College of Education, Tiruchendur (3 km)
- Dr.Sivanthi Aditanar Teacher Training Institute, Tiruchendur (3 km)
- Dr.Sivanthi Aditanar College of Physical Education, Tiruchendur (3 km)
Folk Tales
The popular belief for the red soil of Theri lands is that one powerful local god Karkkuuvel Ayyanar (in the village Therikudiyiruppu) requested his agent Vanniaraja to end the life of any one who intended to steal others' property. When Vanniaraja killed one of the thieves (Kallan), it is believed that the bloodshed had caused the entire land to become red soiled. People from this Theri land do not involve in thefts, crimes, dacoits etc. as they have deep belief in this folk tale.Religious-Historic Belief
Formerly it is known as Kapadapuram. Muruga killed Surapadman, a demon, in this place. Soorasamharam, an enactment of the deed, is performed here and Skanda Sashti is also celebrated in commemoration of the same. Using his spear Muruga created the Naazhi Kinaru. The Kandapuranam was composed in the seventeenth century.Looting by Dutch pirates - idols of Lord Arumuga
Dutch pirates who looted this temple during 17th century (in 1649) had landed in Veerapandian pattinam near Thiruchendur and captured Portuguese Church and Thiruchendur temple. When the Dutch were ordered to leave Thiruchendur Temple premises by Madurai Nayak King, they had broken the granite statues and taken away Panchaloka idol of Arumuga Peruman to their ship. Suddenly there was heavy storm and rain.Lord and his eternal power stopped the pirate in mid-sea
Being afraid of this sudden development they tied the idol in a rope and dropped it in the sea. The storm stopped immediately. The devotees were worried over the missing of Arumugha Nayanar in the temple.Lord came in dream of Vadamala pillai
Senthilandavan appeared in the dream of Vadamaliyappa Pillai, an ardent devotee of Lord Muruga and also a renter of Tirunelveli district and showed the place in the sea where he is lying.Resorting for help with Aditha Nadan
Vadamlaiyappa Pillai informed this to Athitha Nadan who was a large donor for the various services in the Thiruchendur Temple.Assistance by Parthavar fishermen
Vadamlaiyappa Pillai and Athitha Nadan along with some Parthavar fishermen rushed in a boat to the spot with some people where lemon was floating and Garuda was flying over the spot. They dived and took the idol.Period of this incidence
The incident took place on Friday 29th Thai in the kollam year 829. ie.1653 A.D. This fact is known from inscriptions.Subramania Swami Temple
The Thiruchendur Murugan temple is the second of the Arupadai Vedu (six abodes) of Lord Muruga. Senthil Aandavar with Valli and Deivayanai temple is popular here and managed by Government of Tamil Nadu.Inscriptions of King Ukkira Pandian and other kings are available in this temple. Arunagirinathar's Tiruppugazh and Nakkeerar's
Tirumurugatruppadai are both based on the Muruga here.a definite holy destination to visit..
Other Temple
- Karkuvel Iyyanar temple, at hamlet called Theri kudiirruppu near kayamozhi (11 km).
- Arunsunai Kaatha Iyyanar and sunai (15 km)
- AazhigudiAazhigudiAazhigudi, is a village in the Tuticorin District of Tamil Nadu, India. It is 12 km from Tirunelveli, and the river Thamirabarani passes to the east. It falls under the jurisdiction of Srivaikundam taluk.-Demographics:...
maradachan (heart attack) temple. and also single stone 20 ft ayyanar is here. enjoy the river thamirabarani here - NallurNallurNallur is a panchayat town in Kanniyakumari district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.-Geography:Nallur is located at . It has an average elevation of 15 metres .-Demographics:...
Thirunageshwaramudayar with Aramvalartha Nayagi sivan temple. Old temple near by santhana mariyamman temple also is there. This Ambal is a fertility shrine. - AUTHOOR, Thousand year old famous Sri Somanatha swami temple was situated at authoor, around 18 km from thiruchendur.
Festivals and Rituals
Brahmothsavam in the month of Magha (February – March),Vasanthothsavam for 10 days in Chaitra (April – May), Visaka Visakam for 12 days in Vaisakha (May – June) and Skandha Sashti in Asvini (October – November) are celebrated in this temple.Besides these, there are two Maha Utsavams called,in Tamil, as Aavanipperunthirunaal and Maasipperunthirunaal being conducted and celebrated in a grand fashion during Simharavi i.e.,Tamil month of Aavani (August–September) and Kumbharavi i.e., Tamil month of Maasi(January–February) respectively. These are 12 day festivals which happen twice every year,during the above said periods.
Naazhi Kinaru (sacred well), is outside the temple at a distance of 100 m south of the temple. Devotees are allowed to bathe by scooping out the water with a vessel and the water in the well never dries up. Despite the temple being on the seashore, the water is not salty..
Kallar vettu (கள்ளர் வெட்டு) is also an annual fest in Karkuvel Iyyanar temple.
Dahsara festival 10 days celibration at kulasekara pattinam an annual fest which is so popular and grand festival celebrated.
Masi Thiruvizha
For the Grand 12 days Masi Thiruvizha festival at Thiruchendur, the community participation in South Tamil Nadu is very unique and binding the social groups to work towards common welfare causes. Kayamozhi Athitha Nadarhal Arakattalai Mandahapadi committee organises functions 6th and 7th day of the Masi Festival.On the 10th day of the Festival the presiding Lord of Thiruchendur temple makes a special appearance in Thirunelveli Dakshinamara Nadar Sangam, in Sannidhi Street, Thiruchendur. Several lakh people congregate for the Masi Thiruvizha in Thiruchendur Several Thousands of devotees offer worship at the car festival of Sri Subramaniawamy temple at Tiruchendur on Masi magam day. The car festival at one of the six abodes of Lord Muruga is inaugurated by a Athitha Nadar Clan for the past several centuries after performing rituals like Pali-vidalai eridhal etc. It is believed that Athitha Nadars contributed the fund for the making the car be selling a local variety of sesame seeds grown in their family lands. All the contribution for decorating the Car during Car Festival was also sponsored by Athitha Nadars.
Ippasi Lord Subramaniya's marriage ritual
In the month of Ippasi, when ritual for Lord Subramaniya's marriage is performed, Athitha Nadars perform the ritual for the Groom side with offering Thirumangalyam and Wedding Feast. The Bride's side Wedding Feast is arranged by Nattathi Nadars the next day.Assembly Constituency
Tiruchendur assembly constituency is part of Tiruchendur (Lok Sabha constituency)Tiruchendur (Lok Sabha constituency)
-Assembly segments:Before constituencies realignment, Tiruchendur Lok Sabha constituency used to be composed of the following assembly segments:*Cheranmadevi* Nanguneri* Radhapuram* Sathankulam* Tiruchendur*Kanyakumari.-List of elected members:- 2004 :...
till 2009. Later from May 2009,after dissolution of Tiruchendur Loksabha constituency this constituency was aligned with Tuticorin Loksabha constituency.
Current elected MLA to Tamil Nadu assembly by the General election 2011 is Mr. Anitha R. Radhakrishnan
Anitha R. Radhakrishnan
Anitha R. Radhakrishnan is an Indian politician. He was a member of Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam party in Tamil Nadu and was expelled from the party on alleged anti-party activities on 30 July 2009...
of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is a state political party in the states of Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry, India. It is a Dravidian party founded by C. N. Annadurai as a breakaway faction from the Dravidar Kazhagam headed by Periyar...
.
Constituted Assembly Segments
Before constituencies realignment, Tiruchendur Lok Sabha constituency used to be composed of the following assembly segments:- CheranmadeviCheranmadevi (State Assembly Constituency)Cheranmadevi is an assembly constituency located in Tiruchendur Lok Sabha Constituency in Tamil Nadu.- Madras State assembly:- Tamil Nadu assembly:...
- NanguneriNanguneri (State Assembly Constituency)Nanguneri is an assembly constituency located in Tiruchendur Lok Sabha Constituency in Tamil Nadu.- Madras State assembly:- Tamil Nadu assembly:- References :...
- Radhapuram
- SathankulamSathankulam (State Assembly Constituency)Sathankulam is an assembly constituency located in Tiruchendur Lok Sabha Constituency in Tamil Nadu.- Madras State assembly:- Tamil Nadu assembly:...
- TiruchendurTiruchendur (State Assembly Constituency)Tiruchendur assembly constituency is part of Tiruchendur till 2009. Later from May 2009,after dissolution of Tiruchendur Loksabha constituency this constituency was aligned with Tuticorin Loksabha constituency.- Madras State assembly:...
- KanyakumariKanyakumari (State Assembly Constituency)Kanyakumari is a Tamil Nadu assembly constituency located in Tiruchendur Lok Sabha Constituency in Kanyakumari district in Tamil Nadu. The constituency is located in the southern corner of mainland India, comprising the popular tourist destination Kanyakumari. In 2011 election, it had 237,410...
The lastly elected MP from this constituency to the Parliament of India was Mrs. V. Radhika Selvi
V. Radhika Selvi
V. Radhika Selvi is a member of the 14th Lok Sabha of India. She is the Minister of State for Home Affairs in the Manmohan Singh led ministry...
of DMK
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is a state political party in the states of Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry, India. It is a Dravidian party founded by C. N. Annadurai as a breakaway faction from the Dravidar Kazhagam headed by Periyar...
by the Election held in 2004.