| Viluppuram District விழுப்புரம் மாவட்டம் |
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| Country | India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Subdistrict(s) | Gingee, Kallakurichi, Sankarapuram, Thindivanam, Thirukoilur, Ulundurpet, Vanur, Villupuram. |
| Headquarters | Viluppuram |
| Collector | C.T Manimekalai , IAS |
| Municipal Corporations | Viluppuram |
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| Official languages | Tamil |
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| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
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| Website | Official website of viluppuram District |
Villupuram (also Villupuram and Vizhupuram) (Tamil: விழுப்புரம் மாவட்டம்) 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. Villupuram is the largest district in the state.
From the 1st to the 4th centuries CE the Chola were the rulers of the area, Karikala Chola was the most famous and powerful individual of the time. The grip of Chola rule was broken when the Cholas were overthrown by Simha Vishnu Pallava and the region came under the Pallava rule. Vijayalaya Chola again revived Chola rule. This was the beginning of great Chola Empire.
Cholas regained their lost position but with the rise of Jatavarman Sundara Pandya-1 (1251), Chola supremacy came to an end. The sway of Pandyas lasted for over 50 years, followed by Muslim domination from 1334 to 1378. By 1378, the region came under the rule of Vijayanagara Empire and Nayaks were appointed as the rulers of the region.
In 1677 Shivaji took the Gingee area with the assistance of Golkonda forces. Then came the Mughals. During the Mughal regime, both the English and French acquired settlements in South Arcot. During the Anglo-French rivalry, the entire district was turned into a battleground. After sometime, the entire area came under the control of British East India Company. It remained under British authority till 1947 when India became independent.
The district occupies an area of 7217 km².
In 2006 the Ministry of Panchayati Raj named Viluppuram one of the country's 250 most backward districts (out of a total of 640).[2] It is one of the six districts in Tamil Nadu currently receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme (BRGF).[2]
Villupuram district has 8 taluks.
Villupuram District has the following villages (The list is not complete)
According to the 2011 census Viluppuram district has a population of 3,463,284,[3] roughly equal to the nation of Panama[4] or the US state of Connecticut.[5] This gives it a ranking of 93rd in India (out of a total of 640).[3] The district has a population density of 482 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,250 /sq mi) .[3] Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 16.99 %.[3] Viluppuram has a sex ratio of 985 females for every 1000 males,[3] and a literacy rate of 72.08 %.[3]
Villupuram district had a population of 2,960,373 as per the 2001 census.[6] It is only 14.42% urbanised.It has a literacy rate of 64.68%.
The region has a variety of historical tourist attractions many of which are more than 1500 years old. First Rockcut temple of King Mahendra Verma Pallava is located at Mandagapattu Village near Gingee. The very big Rockcut temple called Sathru Malleshwara Alayam of First King Mahendra Verma Pallava is located at Thalavanur Village near Gingee Fort within 15 km. Gingee to Villupuram on the way.
Veedur Dam veedur dam adopt with the children's park located between the Tindivanam - Villupuram Highway.
Gomuki Dam is located in Kachirayapalayam nearer to Kallakkurichi. And two falls are located nearer to the same area. Megam falls(6 km from Kachirayapalayam) And Periyar falls
The cultural township of Auroville is also located in this district.
Thandalai village located 3 kilometer from chennai to salem national highway and also 5 kilometer from kallakurichi. agriculture is occupation of thandalai people becouse this village having good cultivating land,good water sources and also water supply from manimukhtha dam.there is one government school up to 10th standared.there is ancient powerffull lord muthu mariyamman temple is located center of the village, and also family god periyayi amman temples is located east of the village. small lake is located entrance of the village.and also this village drinking water from village overhead tank is located center of the village,
The Lord of the temple is praised in the Thevaram hymns of Tirugnanasambandar. Says the saint, Arasili is the abode of Lord who drove away Kala the God of Death, who conquered cupid (Manmatha) the deity of passion and lust, living on the alms offered by others, wearing Kondrai flower and tortoise garlands and sacred ash sprayed over His body. This is the 31st temple in the Thondainadu region praised in Thevaram hymns.
10 day Vaikasi Brahmmotsavam in May–June, Maha Shivrathri in February–March and Tirukarthikai in November–December are the festivals celebrated in the temple.
Lord Shiva is swayambumurthy in the temple
Sage Vamadeva visited many Shiva sthalas seeking relief from a curse he incurred. When he came to this place, he relaxed for a while under an Arasu tree thinking how pleasant would it be if Lord Shiva was there under the tree. Knowing the Sage’s wish, Lord appeared there as a swayambumurthy, relieved Vamadeva of his curse. The sage immediately had a bath in the nearby spring, installed the Linga and worshipped. As Lord appeared under an Arasu tree, He is named Arasaleeswarar and the place Arasili. In the days that followed, the Shivalinga in the place had disappeared. The region was under the rule of Chalukya king Satyavradhan. He was a staunch Shiva devotee. He had no issues. He created a garden, installed another Shivalinga in the place and was worshipping. One day his servant found the plants without flowers and informed the matter. The king did not take it seriously. The servant had to repeat the news next day too. To catch the flower thief, the king closely watched the place in the wee hours and found that a deer was happily eating the flowers. The king was angry that an animal ate the flowers meant for Shiva Puja and shot an arrow. The deer escaped and hid in the hole in the Arasu tree. The king shot an arrow at the tree. The tree bled. The king thought that the animal was wounded and looked into the hole but found a Shivalinga only and not the deer. It was the Linga that disappeared long back. The king bowed before the bleeding Lord and sought His directions. Lord appeared before the king and said that the deer was but He. He blessed the king with children. The temple came into being with the efforts of the king.
Lord Shiva as a small swayambumrthi Linga graces the devotees under a Rudraksha (108 beads) Pandal – tent. The arrow scar on the Linga is still visible. Both as a mark of respect to the Lord and as if to cover the scar injury, a turban is tied on the Linga during the pujas. Saint Sambandar stayed here for a while and sang pathigams – set of 10 verses. Mother Perianayaki graces from a separate shrine facing south.[7]
Lord Siva in the name of "Abath hayeswarar Temple" is located in the entrance of village. This temple is part of the Koperunchingan kadavarayan King fort and it was destroyed a few years ago. Now this is undertaken by Central government and development process is going on. This village is in NH 45 and next to Gedilam river when drive from Chennai.
Lord Vishnu in the name Thiruvikkrama Swamy & Vedavalli Thaayaar (Vaamana Avathaaram) temple is located in the center of this town. This temple comes under 108 Divya Desams.East of the town has the Sivan Temple situated on the banks of River Pennar. Near to the temple, in the river, there exists Kabilar (Saint) Kundru (tiny mountain).
Tirukoilur is one of the "Ashta Veeratanams" - eight and - Place of Bravery.
Tirukoilur is also a very regarded place for madhwas (followers of Dvaitha philosophy of Sri Madhwacharya). On the banks of River Pinakini, we can find the Moola brindavana of Sri Raghuutthama Teertha (1595 A.D) and Sri Satyapramoda Teertha (1997), very eminent pontiffs of the Uttaradi Mutt of Madhwa lineage. One of the famous Jyotir ling mutt of Sri Gnananda Tapovanam is on the Tirukoilur - Thiruvannamalai Road. This mutt was started by his holiness Sri Gnananda Swamigal and still continues to be thronged by pilgrims seeking his blessings.
Melmalaiyanur is famous for its Ankaala Parameswari temple which is thronged by devotees on no moon days.
Anniyur is famous for the two important temples of lord shiva and vishnu. They are located inside the village. The Saneeswaran statue inside the shiva temple is the important one.
Thiruvamathur is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. In this temple, the shrines of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi are opposite to each other. Because of this, this temple is believed to unite lovers.
Mailam is famous for its Murugan temple atop a hilllock. It is located off the National Highway proceeding to Chennai from Villupuram and the nearest railway station is Mailam (on the Villupuram - Chennai Egmore railway line)
A Lord Shiva temple decorates Kandachipuram. The legend is that the Shivalingam is made up of sand and it was installed by Lord Rama during his tenure in the forest as depicted in the Hindu epic, the Ramayana.
Tiruvakkarai, a small peaceful village situated on the banks of a river is famous for its Vakkara Kali Amman temple. Full moon days are considered auspicious days to visit this temple. Also look out for the fossil wood park where century old trees have been transformed into rocks.
There is a Perumal temple (Kundusatti Perumal) here. The legend is that the Perumal idol is nothing but a stone, which has Sangu-chakra inside it. The speciality of this stone is that it is a part of the Lord Venkatachalapathy idol at the Tirumala-Tirupati temple. So worship at this temple is considered the equivalent of going to the Tirumala-Tirupati temple.
A village located off the national highway proceeding to Tiruchirapalli from Villupuram is Parikkal, which is bad gayes living in this village famous for it Lakshmi Narasimhar temple. This is one of 108 divya desams of the Vaishnavas and one of the main temples for the madhwas. Also known as Thiruvahindrapuram. sir, This temple is our famaily temple in my mother side.. but it is not one of 108 divya desams of the Vaishnavas but Thiruvahindrapuram is one of 108 divya desams of the Vaishnavas thank you yours sincerelly V.Padmanabhan
A village located 8 km away from Villupuram town. There is a temple for Sri Yoga Hayavadhanar and Sri Vedanthadesikar. http://www.dakshinaahobilam.info
Mr.Elangovan.S ADMK(chairman for kani ondriyam) house is situated in perumbakam.
A village located 14 km Villupuram to Thirukoilur road. There is a temple of Saneeswarar.It is very biggest stone to created Lord. It is one of the biggest of Asia. Villupuram - Mambalapattu - Saneeswarar Aalayam.
A village located 15 km away from Villupuram on the way towards Cuddalore. It hosts on of the famous Lakshmi Narashimhar temples in south India.
In Villupuram town, the kailasanathar Shiva temple and the Vaikundavasa Perumal temple are the main Hindu worship places.
A township located from Villupuram towards Tirukoilur. It hosts the famous Sundrar timed temple Kirubapureeswar temple.
There is a famous Catholic Church dedicated to St. Paul the Hermit whose feast is celebrated every year on 8 August. Many people from all parts of the nation come here to receive the grace.
The Kalpattu 21 Feet Saneeswara Sannadhi was built to commemorate the 50th Maha Samadhi celebrations of Sri Swayam Prakasha Saraswathy Avadhutha Swamigal. Even today this tradition is upheld by Sri Swami Brahmmananda at Kalpattu Sri Swayam Prakasha Avadhutha Ashramam and there are no hundis or any commercial activities. Everything including accommodation is free in the Ashramam. Kalpattu R Narasimhan and family has given their life to this temple by performing various services even now. Since the inception from Nov 4, 1998 continuously free annadhanam is offered. All activities are purely through voluntary donations only. During every Sanipeyarchi (Saturn’s transit) more than 200,000 are fed with prasadhams. Swami Brahmmananda strongly believes charging money for darshan and food is a sin in a holy place like the ashramam.
Thimmalai village is located 2 km away from the national highway salem to chennai.agriculture is occupation of thimmalai people.There is one middle school which name is Kuzhandaivel middle school.Ancient lord siva temple is located near the pond.Big lake is located which is main source for cultivation.
| Tiruvannamalai district | Kanchipuram district | |||
| Dharmapuri district | Bay of Bengal | |||
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| Salem district Perambalur district |
Cuddalore district | Pondicherry district, Pondicherry |
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