Nachandupatti
| Nachandupatti Narchandupatti | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
  Nachandupatti Location in Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Coordinates: 10°19′26″N 78°43′24″E / 10.323811°N 78.723305°ECoordinates: 10°19′26″N 78°43′24″E / 10.323811°N 78.723305°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Pudukkottai |
| Elevation | 82 m (269 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 86,422 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 622404 |
| Telephone code | 914333 |
Nachandupatti is a small town located 16 kilometres from Pudukkottai. The village got its name because it provided good quality powdered sandalwood paste for all nagarathar functions(Nalla+Saanthu+Patti). The village has several buildings which are between 100 & 200 years old and which were built by Nattukottai Nagarathar Chettiars There are many small villages around nachandupattti like pudur,kottur,etc. Famous celebrities who hail from this place, include Thambi Ramaiah (Director), Pandiraj (Director). There is a ICICI Bank and Union Bank located at the main road of the village. Each house of the village has a peculiar nickname like 'Kaattu Meeni Aayal Veedu',"Suban Chettiar Veedu". There is a temple which is 200 years old called 'Karrupar Kovil' located at one side corner of the village.
Adaikammai Appathal Padaipu --> Padaipu function is celebrated once in 2 years in the tamil month of adi 3rd friday at adaikammai appathal padaipu veedu located in natchandhupatti. Members of ilupakudi kovil from 36 villages assemble together during this function. 2nd friday of adi the function starts in thuvar kovil with paal pongal. On the day of function people will prepare pongal and paniyaram. Food will be presented to God. Auction will be conducted on 3rd saturday adi. The 'Paal Panai' or 'Vinayaga Panai' will be auctioned first. The person who gets the paal panai will be considered royal in the village circle. On the immediate next week friday ilampadaipu will be conducted in thuvar kovil.
Most of the chettiyars are notable for working promptly and sincerely in nationalised banks and other government jobs. 1. V.Vellayappan - AGM Indian Bank 2. M.Valliappan - Manager Indian Overseas Bank Retd. 3. Natarajan - Indian Bank manager Retd. 4. Mathari Vellayappan - Retd. College Dean.
Some notable streets are in the names of national leaders like Nethaji Street, Rajaji Street and Nehru Street.
School- Ramanathan Chettiar Hr.Sec School
Places of worship
1. Chinna oorani Pilliyar 2. Sivan Temple 3. Murugan Temple 4. Sri Muthumariyyamman Temple [Pudur] 5. Perumal Temple 6. Iyyappan Temple 7. Mosque [Pudur] 8. Naga Devi Nallathangal Temple 9. Malaiakovil
The Sri Muthumariamman Temple [Pudur] is a temple which is more than 500 years old. At the Amman temple, it is celebrated one month for every Vaikasi Tamil Month.