Tirukoilur
| Tirukoilur Thirukkovilur, Thirukkovalur Koval | |
|---|---|
| town | |
| Nickname(s): Koval | |
  Tirukoilur | |
| Coordinates: 11°57′N 79°12′E / 11.95°N 79.2°ECoordinates: 11°57′N 79°12′E / 11.95°N 79.2°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Viluppuram district |
| Named for | temple |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sirappu Peruratchi |
| • Body | Chairman |
| Elevation | 73 m (240 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 27,108 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
Tirukoilur is a pilgrimage town in Viluppuram district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. As the name says "koil" (means temple in Tamil language) it is famous for the temples. The veerataneshwara shiva temple at East Thirukoilur and Ulagalantha Perumal Temple, at west Tirukoyilur are located in this town.
East and West Thirukoiur (Keelaiyur and Melur)
The Greatest Tamil king Rajaraja Cholan and his brother, The most powerful Chola Prince Aditya Karikalan was born in Keelaiyur, Thirukoilur
Before 1000 years Thirukoilur was one of the four largest cities in Tamilnadu like other cities named Kanchipuram, Madurai, and Thanjavur In later period Kings like Adiyamman demolished the city. Proof in Thanjavur Big Temple. Tirukkoyilur is located at 11°57′N 79°12′E / 11.95°N 79.2°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 73 metres (239 feet).
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[2] Tirukkoyilur had a population of 27,108. 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. East of the town has the Sivan Temple situated on the banks of River Thenpennai. Near to the temple, middle of the river, there exists Kabilar(Poet) Kundru (hillock).
History
Tirukoilur is a place of historic importance. King Malayaman (Malayaman Dynasty), who is famous for his war and administrative skills ruled from here. "Vallal" Pari(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).
The famous chola king Raja Raja Chola Rajaraja Chola was born in Thirukoilur, as Arulmozhivarman, the third child of Parantaka Sundara Chola and Vanavan Maha Devi of the Malayaman dynasty.
Significance
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 among the places where these Avatars emerged. Ambal (meaning Mother) [better half of lord Shiva],is called as "Brahan 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 Poet - Tamil king's court had many Women Poets, 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 is also a very regarded place for madhwas (followers of Dvaitha philosophy of Sri Madhwacharya). Manampoondi is a small village 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 Thenpennai we can find the Moola brindavana of Sri Raghuutthama Teertha (1595 A.D) and Sri Satyapramoda Teertha (1997), very eminent pontiffs of Uttaradi Mutt of Madhwa lineage.
The tapovanam or Brindavanam of the great Hindu saint Gnanananda Giri is located on the banks of the river at Tirukovilur.[3]
Transport
Tirukoilur is well connected by Road & Rail.
Road
You have direct buses from Chennai,Trichy, and from Bengaluru too. Also there are couple of direct buses from Pondicherry. From Pondicherry you can reach Tirukoilur via Villupuram. From Villupuram for every 10 to 15 minutes and from Tiruvannamalai every 10 to 15 minutes you will get buses to Tirukoilur. Known as Tirukoilur situated on the North bank of South Pennai River. It is placed 33 km from Tiruvannamalai in East-South direction,37 km from Villupuram in West-South Directions.
Rail
A railway line between Vellore and Villupuram passes through Tirukoilur and reaches Tiruvannamalai, where passengers can board a passenger train to Vellore or Villupuram. The nearest major railway station is at Villupuram(40 km).
Air
The nearest airport is at Puducherry (70 km), Chennai (198 km) and Trichirappali.
Sugar mill A new private sugar mill(Madras sugars) is now running in Tirukoilur in Trichy - Bangalore road. and the sugar mill is located in between Eravalam and Keelathalanur.
Commercial
A. Available Bank: 1. SBI - Union Office Road 2. Indian Bank - Opposite to Bus stand 3. Canara bank - North Street 4. KVB - South Street 5. ICICI - Thazhanur 6. IOB - Manampoondi 7. Co operative Bank - Market Street 8. CUB - North street B. Available Super Markets/Stores 1. Saraswathy Stores - Kattakopura veethi 2. Dhanalakshmi Stores - Near to Water tank 3. Cholan Super Market - West Street 4. Sivaji Super Market - West Corner Street 5. Shri Krishna Super Market - Sevalai Road 6. KPN Maligai - Chinna Kadai Veethi
C. Government Offices 1. Police Station - Inside Market Itself 2. Ladies Police Station - Aasanur Road, Sandapet 3. Criminal Court - Aasanur Road, Sandapet 4. RDO Office - Aasanur Road, Sandapet 5. Civil Court - Aasanur Road, Sandapet 6. Fire Station - Aasanur Road, Sandapet 7. Treasury - Aasanur Road, Sandapet 8. Registration Office - Union Office Road 9. Prison - Aasanur Road, Sandapet 10. Taluk Office - Aasanur Road, Sandapet 11. Sub Collector Office - Aasanur Road, Sandapet 12. Travelers Building - Aasanur Road, Sandapet 13. Panchayat Office - Near to Bus Stand 14. Election office - Aasanur Road, Sandapet 15. EB Office - Snakarapuram Road, Sandapet 16. Highways Department - Union Office Road 17. Govt Hospital - Union Office Road 18. AEEO Office - North Street 19. Vertinary Hospital - Aasanur Road, Sandapet 20. RI Office - Aasanur Road, Sandapet 21. VAO Office - Erikarai Corner 22. BDO Office - Aasanur Road, Sandapet
D. Cinema Theatres 1. Balaji Theatre (Dts) - NGGO Nagar Road 2. Easwari Theatre (Dts) - Near Gandhi Statue 3. Srinivasa Theatre - Sevalai Road 4. Jothi Theatre - Devanur 5. Dhanalakshmi Theatre - Sandapet
E. Hospitals 1. Govt Hospital - Union Office Road 2. Anitha Clinic(AVN Raju., MBBS) - South Street 3. Snjeevi Hospital - East Street 4. Balaji Hospital - NGGO Nagar Road 5. Pattammal Hospital - North Street 6. Danish Mission Hospital(Eye Special) - Sandapet 7. Shriram Hospital - Sandapet 8. VV Hospital - East Street 9. Sri Lakshmi Clinic(Child) - Sannadhi Street
F. Schools 1. Kabilar Govt Boys Hr Sec School - North Street 2. Angavai Sangavai Govt Girls Hr Sec School 3. Sri Vidya Mandir Hr Sec School(CBSE) - Sandapet & Union Office Road 4. Sri Gnananandha Matric Hr Sec School - West Street 5. Sri Lakshmi Vidhyalaya Matric Hr Sec School - Arakandanallur & Sannadhi street 6. Sri Balamandir School - Arakandanallur 7. Childrens Park School - Snadapet 8. Bharath Nursery and Primary School - Sandapet 9. Kabilar Nursery and Primary School - Sandapet 10. Danish Mission High School - Sandapet 11. Danish Mission Hr Sec School - Keelayur 12. Sri Siksha Kendra Vidhyalaya School - Near Dhapovanam 13. Seventh Day School - NGGO Nagar
G. College 1. Thirukkovilur Arts and Science College - Sandapet 2. Govt Polytechnic - Arakandanallur 3. Valliammai Girls Arts and Science College - Arakandanallur
H.Hotels 1. Aariyas (Pure Veg) - Oppsite to Bus Stand 2. Hotel Aariya Bhavan (Pure Veg) - Near to Bus Stand 3. Royal Hotel (Veg & Non-Veg) - 4 Cross Road(Opposite to Govt Hospital) 4. Raja Hotel (Military Hotel) - Erikkarai Corner
I. Mobile Shop 1. Univercell - West Corner 2. Balaji Mobiles - Union Office Road
References
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- ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Tirukkoyilur
- ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
- ↑ http://www.gnanananda.org/swami_gnananda.html
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