Tirukkoyilur
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Tirukkoyilur is a panchayat town in Viluppuram district
in the India
n state
of Tamil Nadu
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thiru + kai + vellore = muruganin thiru kayilerunthu purapatta vellal oruvaana oor in Tamil which means the place which was created by Lord Murugan using his Vel
.
In olden days it was called as Nadunaadu (center city).
Thiruvikraman + kovil + oor =tirukovilur.
chief Malayaman ruled from this place around the 13th century. Tirukoilur chiefs were friendly with the Kadava
s and Magadai
mandalam chiefs. Malaiyaman is related to the Cholas through marriage.
Lord Vishnu in the name Thiruvikkrama Swamy & Pushpavalli Thaayaar (Vaamana Avathaaram) temple is located in the center of the town. Town evolves around the temple. Tirukkovalur is the birth place of dravida vedam or Naalaayira Divya Prabhandham. This temple is one of the Nadu Naatu Tiruppathi temples comes under 108 Divya Desams and one among the pancha krishnaaranya kshetrams. To have a complete view of the temple one may visit the website www.thirukovalur.org.
East of the town has the Sivan Temple situated on the banks of River Ponnaiyar (South Pennar River). Near to the temple, inside the river, there exists Kabilar(Saint) Kundru (tiny mountain).
Tirukoilur is a place of historic importance. King Malayaman, who is famous for his war and administrative skills ruled from here. "Vallal" Pari's(Vallal - patron king, Pari is one of the 7 patron kings who supported "poets" and scholars. They are famous for their charitable activities.) daughters Angavai and Sangavai were married to Malayaman's son Deivegan and the marriage ceremony took place in a place called "Manam Poondi"[manam - wedding, poondi - lock/bond; place where the wedlock happened).
Tirukoilur, is a place where not only Vaishnavites(Worshipper's of Lord Vishnu) and Shivites( Worshipper's of lord Shiva) co-existed with peace and harmony, knowing that Hari and Shiva are the different forms of same almighty.
Tirukoilur is one of the "Ashta Veeratanams" [Ashta - eight Veeratanam - Place of Bravery].
Lord Shiva took various forms(incarnations) to destroy evil and establish justice, of which eight Avatars(forms) are very famous and Tirukoilur is one of them. Ambal (meaning Mother) [better half of lord Shiva],is called as "Brhan nayaki" [Brahan - universe Nayaki - Leader/Queen]. She is called the Queen of the Universe/ Mother of all beings in the Universe.
Lord Shiva's temple has a separate sannadhi[sacred room] for Lord Ganesha, which has historical and epic importance. Here is the place where "Avvaiyar"[Tamil Poetess - Tamil king's court had many Women Poetess, Ministers and Warriors] got the blessings of Ganesha and wrote the famous verse "VINAYAGAR AGAVAL" , which has wonderful Yoga Techniques and has lot of Meta-Physics in it.
Tirukoilur had scholars in all fields of Science and Arts and has an important place in South Indian History.
Tirukoilur is also a very regarded place for madhwas (followers of Dvaitha philosophy of Sri Madhwacharya). Manampoondi is a small village located located between Tiruvanamalai and Tirukoilur. Manampoondi is 36 km away from Tiruvannamalai. It is at a distance of 2 km from Tirukoilur. On the banks of River Pinakini we can find the Moola brindavana of Sri Raghuutthama Teertha (1595 A.D) a very eminent pontiff of Uttaradi Mutt and Sri Satyapramoda Teertha (1997).
Tirukkoilur seems to have been as important a religious center as Kanchipuram in Tondaimandalam. There is ample evidence to prove that Vaishnavism, Saivism and Jainism had flourished at this center. It is said the Mudal Alvars, the first three Alvars, (Poigai, Butham and Pei) were made to meet by the grace of Almighty in one place at Tirukkoilur and in ecstasy they sang poems on Ulagalanda perumal; these songs were known as Divyaprabhandam. The presiding deity of the temple Tiruvikrama Perumal is still a wooden image and this retains its ancient character.
Tirukkoilur, which is also famous for Saivism, was sung by the Saiva saints as one of the Ashtavirattanams.
Kabilar rock stands in south pennar river.It was named after Kabilar, a sanga poet who is friend and guide of parivallal. source[1]
, Tirukkoyilur, Tamil திருக்கோவிலூர்
had a population of 2,71,080. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Tirukkoyilur has an average literacy rate of 78%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 83%, and female literacy is 73%. In Tirukkoyilur, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.
AThere is a Kabilar Kundru—a temple built on a rock located in the center of the river Thenpennai. This temple was built by poet Kabiler and he died here by fasting "vadaku irundhu oyer vidudhal" after he conducted marriage for Angavai and Sangavai(twin daughters of King Vel-Paari of Parambu Malai) with thirukovilur king Malaiyamaan Kaari's twin sons Thirukkannan and Deiveegan respectively.
Some of the ancient temples nearby are Adhi Thiruvarangam, Brindhavanam and Thapovanam (an ashram built by Swami Gnanananda Giri
).
Tirukoilur Government Polytechnic College(construction works going on).
Government Arts & Science College,Tiruvennainallur,Tirukoilur.TK,(construction works going on).
Valliammai Arts & Science College For Womens.
It also nearer to Ulundurpet , Sanakarapuram, Kallakurichi.
All have same kilometers between 30 to 40 kilometers from Tirukoilur.
All places consist of frequent buses.
and Villupuram passes through Tirukoilur and reaches Tiruvannamalai, where passengers can board a passenger train to Vellore(up) or Villupuram(down). The nearest major railway stations are at Villupuram(40 km).
Viluppuram District
Villupuram is one of the thirty districts which make up Tamil Nadu state situated on the southern tip of India. The district headquarters is located at Villupuram. Villupuram district came into existence on 30 September 1993 when it was created out of South Arcot district...
in the India
India
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n state
States and territories of 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...
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Etymology
'Tiru' + 'Kovil + 'oor' = holy temple village/place in TamilTamil language
Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. It has official status in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in the Indian union territory of Pondicherry. Tamil is also an official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore...
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thiru + kai + vellore = muruganin thiru kayilerunthu purapatta vellal oruvaana oor in Tamil which means the place which was created by Lord Murugan using his Vel
Vel
The Vel is the divine javelin/spear of the Hindu Deity Murugan.The spear used by ancient Tamils in warfare is also commonly known by this name.-Vel in Hindu Mythology:...
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In olden days it was called as Nadunaadu (center city).
Thiruvikraman + kovil + oor =tirukovilur.
History
TirukoilurTirukoilur
Tirukoilur is a pilgrimage town in Viluppuram district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. As the name says "koil" it is famous for the temples. The Ulagalantha perumal temple is located in the centre of the town.-Geography:...
chief Malayaman ruled from this place around the 13th century. Tirukoilur chiefs were friendly with the Kadava
Kadava
Kadava was the name of a Tamil ruling dynasty who ruled parts of the Tamil country during the thirteenth and the fourteenth century CE. Kadavas were related to the Pallava dynasty and ruled from Kudalur near Cuddalore in Tamil Nadu.The Kadava kingdom was at the height of their power briefly...
s and Magadai
Magadai
Magadai or Magadai Mandalam was a Tamil dynasty that flourished during the 13th and 14th centuries near the modern-day Aragalur. Aragalurudaiya Ponparappinan Rajarajadevan, alias Magadesan, was the Bana chief who ruled this region around 1197...
mandalam chiefs. Malaiyaman is related to the Cholas through marriage.
Lord Vishnu in the name Thiruvikkrama Swamy & Pushpavalli Thaayaar (Vaamana Avathaaram) temple is located in the center of the town. Town evolves around the temple. Tirukkovalur is the birth place of dravida vedam or Naalaayira Divya Prabhandham. This temple is one of the Nadu Naatu Tiruppathi temples comes under 108 Divya Desams and one among the pancha krishnaaranya kshetrams. To have a complete view of the temple one may visit the website www.thirukovalur.org.
East of the town has the Sivan Temple situated on the banks of River Ponnaiyar (South Pennar River). Near to the temple, inside the river, there exists Kabilar(Saint) Kundru (tiny mountain).
Tirukoilur is a place of historic importance. King Malayaman, who is famous for his war and administrative skills ruled from here. "Vallal" Pari's(Vallal - patron king, Pari is one of the 7 patron kings who supported "poets" and scholars. They are famous for their charitable activities.) daughters Angavai and Sangavai were married to Malayaman's son Deivegan and the marriage ceremony took place in a place called "Manam Poondi"[manam - wedding, poondi - lock/bond; place where the wedlock happened).
Tirukoilur, is a place where not only Vaishnavites(Worshipper's of Lord Vishnu) and Shivites( Worshipper's of lord Shiva) co-existed with peace and harmony, knowing that Hari and Shiva are the different forms of same almighty.
Tirukoilur is one of the "Ashta Veeratanams" [Ashta - eight Veeratanam - Place of Bravery].
Lord Shiva took various forms(incarnations) to destroy evil and establish justice, of which eight Avatars(forms) are very famous and Tirukoilur is one of them. Ambal (meaning Mother) [better half of lord Shiva],is called as "Brhan nayaki" [Brahan - universe Nayaki - Leader/Queen]. She is called the Queen of the Universe/ Mother of all beings in the Universe.
Lord Shiva's temple has a separate sannadhi[sacred room] for Lord Ganesha, which has historical and epic importance. Here is the place where "Avvaiyar"[Tamil Poetess - Tamil king's court had many Women Poetess, Ministers and Warriors] got the blessings of Ganesha and wrote the famous verse "VINAYAGAR AGAVAL" , which has wonderful Yoga Techniques and has lot of Meta-Physics in it.
Tirukoilur had scholars in all fields of Science and Arts and has an important place in South Indian History.
Tirukoilur is also a very regarded place for madhwas (followers of Dvaitha philosophy of Sri Madhwacharya). Manampoondi is a small village located located between Tiruvanamalai and Tirukoilur. Manampoondi is 36 km away from Tiruvannamalai. It is at a distance of 2 km from Tirukoilur. On the banks of River Pinakini we can find the Moola brindavana of Sri Raghuutthama Teertha (1595 A.D) a very eminent pontiff of Uttaradi Mutt and Sri Satyapramoda Teertha (1997).
Archaeological Importance
It has a number of temples both Vaishnava and Saiva sects, was once a capital of an important chieftain Malayaman of Sangam age datable to 3rd century BCE to 3rd century CE. To corroborate this, a Tamil Brahmi inscription at Jambai (near Tirukkovilur ) mentions about the king Athiyaman Neduman Anchi as Sathiya Puto Atiyan Neduman Anjihi Itta Pali. Malaiyaman Tirumudi kaari was the illustrious ruler of this dynasty. The Sangam works speak of the invasion of Tirukkoilur and defeat of Malayaman Tirumudikkari by Neduman Anji, king of Takadur (modern Dharmapuri) who is said to have offered Avvaiyar, the celebrated poetess (of that period), a myrobalan (gooseberry) fruit to increase her longevity.Tirukkoilur seems to have been as important a religious center as Kanchipuram in Tondaimandalam. There is ample evidence to prove that Vaishnavism, Saivism and Jainism had flourished at this center. It is said the Mudal Alvars, the first three Alvars, (Poigai, Butham and Pei) were made to meet by the grace of Almighty in one place at Tirukkoilur and in ecstasy they sang poems on Ulagalanda perumal; these songs were known as Divyaprabhandam. The presiding deity of the temple Tiruvikrama Perumal is still a wooden image and this retains its ancient character.
Tirukkoilur, which is also famous for Saivism, was sung by the Saiva saints as one of the Ashtavirattanams.
Kabilar rock stands in south pennar river.It was named after Kabilar, a sanga poet who is friend and guide of parivallal. source[1]
Geography
Tirukkoyilur is located at 11.95°N 79.2°E. It has an average elevation of 73 metres (239 feet).Demographics
India censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
, Tirukkoyilur, Tamil திருக்கோவிலூர்
had a population of 2,71,080. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Tirukkoyilur has an average literacy rate of 78%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 83%, and female literacy is 73%. In Tirukkoyilur, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Temples
Tirukkoyilur has many temples built prior to the 12th century. Many great saint poets visited these temples and wrote many poems in praise of the Gods. Tirukkoyilur Sri Veerateshwarar Temple is one of the famous ashtaveeratanam temples in Tamil Nadu. Another famous temple is the Thiruvikramaswamy Temple, one of the temples from the 108 divya desamsAThere is a Kabilar Kundru—a temple built on a rock located in the center of the river Thenpennai. This temple was built by poet Kabiler and he died here by fasting "vadaku irundhu oyer vidudhal" after he conducted marriage for Angavai and Sangavai(twin daughters of King Vel-Paari of Parambu Malai) with thirukovilur king Malaiyamaan Kaari's twin sons Thirukkannan and Deiveegan respectively.
Some of the ancient temples nearby are Adhi Thiruvarangam, Brindhavanam and Thapovanam (an ashram built by Swami Gnanananda Giri
Gnanananda Giri
Swami Sri Gnanananda Giri believed to be born early 19 century. Since young, Gnanananda live the life of an ascetic. Gnanananda is a Mahayogi, Siddha Purusha,Himalayan sage and Indian philosopher. He believed in Advaita Vedanta since he was lineage of Peetam of Jagadguru Totakacharya...
).
Sri Veerateshwarar Temple
Sri Veerateshwarar Temple is situated in Kizhaiyur. Buses are available to this place. Before the main terminal of the bus stand, there is a stop, the [Govt. Hospital]. One can take a share autorickshaw from there or just walk from there [it would take just 5 minutes]. The temple has been sung in praise by several nayanmars. There is Lord shiva [Sri Veerateshwarar] and his Parivarangals in this temple. This is one of the veerattanams. Legends say that from here, poet Avvayaar was taken to the himalayas by Periya Pillayar. Avvayaar wrote the famous "Vinayagar Agavel" from here. In this temple, the Goddess Durgai Amman has white eyes. Near the temple, there is a Samadhi of Meyporul NayanaarMeiporul Nayanar
Meiporul Nayanar was a pious king. He is one of the 63 nayanmar’s of saivism. He ruled over the hill tribes of Sethi. He was chivalrous and brave. He fought many battles and was always victorious....
College
Tirukkovilur Arts and Science college is near Sandaipet which is affiliated with Thiruvalluvar University and has good infrastructure facilities.Tirukoilur Government Polytechnic College(construction works going on).
Government Arts & Science College,Tiruvennainallur,Tirukoilur.TK,(construction works going on).
Valliammai Arts & Science College For Womens.
School
- Sri Vidya Mandir Higher Secondary School(CBSE Syllabus) up to 10th and in +2 (state board)
- Gnanananda matriculation higher secondary school. (MATRICULATION ) up to 10th and in +2
- Kabilar govt boys higher sec school.
- Govt girls higher sec school.
- Manakula Vinayagar School.
Road
You have direct buses from Chennai ,Trichy ,cuddalore,villupuram,vellore,tiruvannamalai, and from bangalore too. Also there are couple of direct buses from Pondicherry. From Pondicherry you can reach Tirukoilur via Villupuram. From Villupuram for every 5 to 10 minutes and from Tiruvannamalai every 5 minutes you will get buses to Tirukoilur.and from cuddalore every 10 to 15 minutes you will get buses to tirukoilur.every 10 to 15 minutes from vellore you will get buses to Known as Tirukoilur situated on the North bank of South Pennar River. It is placed 33 km from Tiruvannamalai in East-South direction,40 km from Villupuram in West-South Directions.many buses are came tirukoilur and went to other states(karnataka,andra).cuddalore to chitoor state highways are here,and thoothukudi to arcot national highways are here.It also nearer to Ulundurpet , Sanakarapuram, Kallakurichi.
All have same kilometers between 30 to 40 kilometers from Tirukoilur.
All places consist of frequent buses.
Rail
A railway line between VelloreVellore
Vellore It is considered one of the oldest cities in South India and lies on the banks of the Palar river on the site of Vellore Fort. The city lies between Chennai and Bangalore and the Temple towns of Thiruvannamalai and Tirupati...
and Villupuram passes through Tirukoilur and reaches Tiruvannamalai, where passengers can board a passenger train to Vellore(up) or Villupuram(down). The nearest major railway stations are at Villupuram(40 km).