Aralvaimozhi

Aralvaimozhi
—  city  —
Aralvaimozhi
Location of Aralvaimozhi
in Tamil Nadu and India
Coordinates
Country India
State Tamil Nadu
District(s) Kanniyakumari
Population 19,307 (2001)
Time zone IST (UTC+05:30)

Aralvaimozhi (or Aramboly) (Tamil: ஆரல்வாய்மொழி) is a panchayat town in Kanniyakumari District in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. It is a small village situated in southern India.

Aralvaimozhi is near the Muppandal wind farm. This farm is the largest in Asia and supplies the villagers with electricity for work.[1][2] It is well known for being the greatest source of wind energy in Asia. The farm is located near the once impoverished village of Muppandal.

Aralvaimozhi is famous for a Catholic church located in the hill of Kattadi malai where Devasahayam Pillai was martyred.

The name "Aral" was derived as it was having a fort. The remains of the fort can be seen near railway station; but neglected by both railway and archeology departments.

References

  1. ^ "Tapping the Wind - India". February 2005. http://www.tve.org/ho/doc.cfm?aid=1678&lang=English. Retrieved 2006-10-28. 
  2. ^ Watts, Himangshu (November 11 2003). "Clean Energy Brings Windfall to Indian Village". Reuters News Service. http://www.planetark.com/dailynewsstory.cfm/newsid/22758/story.htm. Retrieved 2006-10-28. 

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