Tirupathur, Sivaganga

Tirupathur திருப்புத்தூர்
panchayat town
Tirupathur Location in Tamil Nadu, India
Coordinates: 10°08′N 78°37′E / 10.13°N 78.62°E / 10.13; 78.62Coordinates: 10°08′N 78°37′E / 10.13°N 78.62°E / 10.13; 78.62
Country	India
State	Tamil Nadu
District	Sivaganga
Elevation	88 m (289 ft)
Population (2001)
• Total	23,354
Languages
• Official	Tamil
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN	630211
Telephone code	04577
Vehicle registration	TN-63

Tirupathur, also spelt Thirupputtur, is a Taluk panchayat town in Sivaganga district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

Geography

Tiruppattur is located at 10°08′N 78°37′E / 10.13°N 78.62°E / 10.13; 78.62.^[1] It has an average elevation of 88 m (289 ft).

History

It also houses several ancient historic temples.

• Sir Thiruthalinathar Swamy Temple.(Vairavar/Sivan Temple)
• Sri Ninra Narayanaperumal Temple.(Perumal Temple)
• Sri Angaala Parameshwari Temple.(Angaalamman Temple)
• Sri Kondrai Siddar(கொன்றை சித்தர்)Samaadhu.(Inside Angaalamman Temple)
• Sri VeeramaaKaliamman Temple.
• Sri Pokkisamaakaali Amman Temple.
• Sri RaajakaaliAmman Temple.(Kaali Amman Temple)
• Sri Poomayee amman Temple.
• Sri Aathi ThiruththaliNaathar Temple.(Nethanaar Temple)
• Sri Koottai Karuppar Temple.
• Sri Karaimel Amarntha Ayyanaar Temple.
• Sri Vaal Hanumaar Temple.
• Sri yogi Murugiah pillai jeeva samathi
• Sri Valai Siddhar Jeeva Samathi (Near Thirukostiur).
• Sri Annamalai Siddhar Jeeva Samathi,Thenmappattu.
• Sri Muthu Mariyamman Temple keeranipatti.(Keelasivalpatti)
• Sri Nithya kalyaniamman Temple.(ILLAYATHTHAKKUDI)
• Sri Parainachiamman Temple.(P.Karungulam)

Mythology

According to the legend, the prominent snakes Vasuki and Kaarkotakan worshipped Lord Shiva here and hence the separate shrine for Tirunageswarar in the outer 3rd Piraharam. The concept of Pranavam is said to have realized that Shiva & Pranavam were one and the same here, & is said to have manifested itself as the Konrai Maram. The legend has it that, Goddess Mahalakshmi once wished to have a darshan of Lord Shiva's dance. Lord Shiva conceded to her request and told her that she can have a vision of his dance at this sthalam. Accordingly Shiva is said to have revealed a vision of his Cosmic Dance known as Gowri Thandavam to Goddess Mahalakshmi here. Agasthyar, Valmiki, Jayanthan the son of Devendran are said to have worshipped here. This temple has got the royal patronage from the early Chola, Pandiya and Chera kings, and by the later period Pallavas, Sethupathy Raja, Maruthu Pandiyar etc.

Sri Ninra Narayanaperumal Temple:
It has served as a place promoting Vaishnavism. During the rule of King Varaguna Pandiyan II (862-885) a Perumal temple had been existence in this place. Lord Perumal installed in this temple is referred to as Jalasayanathupadarar in the inscriptions of King Varaguna Pandiyan II. In addition to this temple, for the sake of Lord Perumal in the standing posture, another Perumal temple was constructed in the south of Sri Thiruthalinathar temple during the Pandiya period. It contains inscriptions of later Pandiyas dating back to the 13th century. The inscription of King Maravarman Sundara Pandiyan (1216-1239 A.D) refers to this other temple as Kola Varaga Vinnagara Emperumal temple and donation of lands in 1237 A.D to meet daily expenses of the performance of pojas.

Tiruppattur is situated at Sivaganga district, 27 km from Sivaganga 22 km away from Karaikudi. It is popular among the domestic temples dedicated to Thiruthallinathar and Sivakami Sundariamman. The temple attracts a lot of pilgrims as well as tourists visit this temple daily.

Hospitals

• Swedish Mission Hospital, Anna Salai.
• Govt Hospital,Madurai Road.
• Lakshmi Nursing Home,Madurai Road.
• SMR Hospital,Madurai Road.

Education

Tirupathur hosts many schools and colleges. They are:
Schools
Arumugam Pillai Government Boys Higher Secondary School
Nagappa Maruthappa Girls Government Higher Secondary School
APSA Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Indira gandhi Nursery & Primary School
LIMRA Nursery & Primary School
Baba Amir Badusha Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Chirsthuraja Matriculation School
T.E.L.C middle School, SMH Compound, Thirupputhur.
T.E.L.C. Transitional School (polio Handicapped Children), Prabakar Colony, Thirupputhur. Ph : 04577-268500.
T.E.L.C. Middle School for Blind, SMH Compound, Thirupputhur.

Colleges
APSA College Of Arts and Science
APSA college of Education
Arumugam Pillai Seethai Ammal Teacher Training Institute
Thavathiru Kundrakudi Adigalar College of Education for Women
Vivekananda Polytechnic College
Vivekananda College of Education S.M.S.Hr.Secondary School, Kilasavalpatti Achrampatti Gvt School

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,^[2] Tiruppattur had a population of 23,354. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Tiruppattur has an average literacy rate of 82%, higher than the national average of 69.5%: male literacy is 83%, and female literacy is 79%. In Tirupathur, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Politics

Tiruppattur assembly constituency is part of Sivaganga (Lok Sabha constituency).^[3]
Member of Parliament(LOK SABHA): P.R Senthilnathan
Mrs.Gokula Indhira :Minister Of Tourism ( Tamil Nadu Govt).
Member of Legislative Assembly: Thiru.K.R.Periakaruppan,
Chairman of Panchayat:Tmt Kasthuri AV.N.
Vice Chairman of Panchayat: Thiru. padmanaban.k
President of Special Village Panchayat: Thiru.SomaSundaram
Vice President of Special Village Panchayat: K.Sathiya moorthy

Administration

Deputy Superintendent of Police(DSP):Thiru.K.V.RAMAMOORTHY
Tahsildar:Thiru.Venu
BDO:Tr.Pukazhinthi

Villages around Tirupathur

1. T.Puduppatti
2. Kurumbaloor
3. N.Pudur
4. Avanipatti
5. T.Vairavanpatti
6. Thirukalapatti
7. A. Thekkur
8. S. Ilayathankudi
9. Muthur
10. Kallapettai
11. Nagappanpatti
12. Senpagampettai
13. Iraniyur
14. Nagalingampatti
15. Aripuram
16. Sirukoodalpatti
17. Sunnambiruppu
18. Vaiyakalathoor
19. Thirukolakudi
20. Sevinipatti
21. Olugamangalam
22. E. Ammapatti
23. Kattambur
24. P. Karungulam
25. Keelasevalpatti
26. Nedumaram
27. Athirampatti
28. Konnathanpatti
29. N. Ilayathangudi
30. Mahibalanpatti
31. Manamelpatti
32. Kumarapettai
33. Brahamanapatti
34. Vadamavali
35. Alampatti
36. Kottaiyiruppur
37. Thiruvudaiyarpatti
38. Ranasingaburam
39. Sevur
40. Mathavarayanpatti
41. Karuppur
42. Thirukositur
43. K. Vairavanpatti
44. Vanjinipatti
45. Karaiyur
46. Viramathi
47. A. Velankudi
48. Poolankurichi
49. Pillaiyarpatti
50. Vaniankadu
51. Kandavarayanpatti
52. Thuvar
53. Oorkulathanpatti
54. Nattarmangalam
55. Acharampatti (School Street)
56. Tevarambur
57. kannamangalapatti
58. Kummangudi

Tourist spots

• Pillaiyarpatti: Located near Tirupathur. There is the famous Karpaka Vinayakar Temple which can be seen here. The presiding deity of the Temple is Karpaga Pillaiyar and from there comes the name of the village Pillaiyar Village.
• Vettangudi Bird Sanctuary: This .384 km2 (0.1 sq mi) Protected area, declared in June 1977, near Thirupattur in Sivaganga district includes the Periya Kollukudi Patti, Chinna Kollukudi Patti and Vettangudi Patti Irrigation tanks. The sanctuary is the natural habitat of winter migratory and residential birds and provides a safe place for roosting, breeding and feeding. There is considerable diversity in their nesting and feeding behaviour.
• Vairavapatti: Temple for Lord Bhairava, it is around 2 km from the Pillaiyarpatti Ganapathy temple.

References

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