Tiruchendur

Coordinates: 8°29′41″N 78°07′19″E / 8.494600°N 78.121900°E / 8.494600; 78.121900
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Tiruchendur
Tirucheer Alaiwai
Town
Tiruchendur
Websitewww.tiruchendhur.com

Tiruchendur is a

Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Temple, which is one of the Six Abodes of Murugan.[2][3][4]
It is also the only abode of Murugan that is situated on a seashore.

Etymology

Tiruchendur, a temple town like many towns in the state of Tamil Nadu, is named after the red soil nature of the town Senthoor.

Geography

Tiruchendur beach

Tiruchendur is located on the shoreline overlooking the Bay of Bengal in the south-eastern part of Tamil Nadu. The suburban villages surrounding the town contain arid, red soil forests that are densely planted with palm trees, cashew plantations, and other crops part of the region.[5][failed verification]

Demographics

As of the

2001 Census of India, Tiruchendur had a population of 33,970.[6]
Males constituted 50% of the population and females 50%. Tiruchendur had an average literacy rate of 79%, higher than the national average of 59.5%. Male literacy was 82%, and female literacy 76%. 12% of Tiruchendur's population was under 6 years of age.

Politics

The Tiruchendur assembly constituency was part of the

Tiruchendur (Lok Sabha constituency) until 2009.[7] After the dissolution of the Lok Sabha constituency in May 2009, the constituency aligned with the Tuticorin Lok Sabha constituency. The current member of the legislative assembly for the Tamil Nadu assembly, elected by the general election 2021, is Anitha R. Radhakrishnan of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam.[8]

Public Administration

Tiruchendur is managed by the Tiruchendur Municipality, which has 21 wards. It is also a

taluk headquarters, and there are 10 local bodies and 46 villages that come under the jurisdiction of Tiruchendur taluk.[9] The District Munsiff Court and Judicial Magistrate Court are located in the town.[10]

Landmark

Tiruchendur Murugan Temple

View of the Thiruchedur Temple gopuram
Tiruchendur Murugan Kovil

Dutch East India company from 1646 to 1648, during the course of their war with the Portuguese.[14]

Festivals

Festivals are celebrated throughout the year at the temple, including Brahmothsavam in the month of Maasi, Vasanthotsavam for 10 days in Chithirai, Vaikasi Visakam for 12 days and Skandha Sashti in Aippasi. There are two Maha Utsavams called Aavani perunthirunaal and Maasi perunthirunaal conducted and celebrated during Aavani and Maasi. These 12-day festivals occur twice every year.[15]

Masi Thiruvizha

Tiruchendur
Tiruchendur temple at night

Many people congregate for Masi Thiruvizha, a 12-day festival at Tiruchendur. The Kayamozhi Athitha Nadarhal Arakattalai Mandahapadi committee organises functions on the sixth and seventh days of the festival. On the tenth day of the festival, the presiding Lord of the Tiruchendur temple makes a special appearance in

Thirunelveli Dakshinamara Nadar Sangam
, in Sannidhi Street.

Several thousand devotees worship at the Masi Magam festival of the Sri Subramaniawamy temple at Tiruchendur. The festival was inaugurated by the Athitha Nadar clan several centuries ago and includes ritual performances, like Pali-vidalai eridhal.

Gallery

Temple view from Beach
Temple view from Beach


Tiruchendur Temple tower
Peacock (lord murugan's vaanganam) at Tiruchendur temple
Birdseye view of Tiruchendur Temple

See also

References

  1. ^ "Census of India: Search Details". censusindia.gov.in. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 5 September 2016.
  2. ^ "Welcome To Lord Murugan.com Home Page". Lordmurugan.com. Retrieved 7 September 2015.
  3. ^ "Tiruchendur". Thoothukudi.nic.in. Retrieved 4 September 2016.
  4. ^ "Murugan Temple Tiruchendu Article". blessingsonthenet.com. Retrieved 19 November 2018.
  5. ^ "Historical Incidents of 1639-1651". tiruchendur.org. Retrieved 19 November 2018.
  6. ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
  7. ^ "List of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies" (PDF). Tamil Nadu. Election Commission of India. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2009. Retrieved 5 September 2016.
  8. ^ "15th Assembly Members". www.assembly.tn.gov.in. Retrieved 19 November 2018.
  9. ^ "Tiruchendur Thoothukkudi Tamil Nadu".[dead link]
  10. ^ "Taluk Courts | Official Website of District Court Of India". ecourts.gov.in. Retrieved 22 May 2017.
  11. ^
    ISBN 978-90-279-7632-1
    . Retrieved 5 September 2016.
  12. ISBN 978-90-279-7632-1
    . Retrieved 5 September 2016.
  13. ISBN 978-81-8495-024-3
    .
  14. ^ "Dutch adventure of 1648". tiruchendur.org. Retrieved 19 November 2018.
  15. ^ Pillai, J.M. Somasundaram. "Tiruchendur's Annual Festivals". tiruchendur.org. Retrieved 19 November 2018.

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