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Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Ettukudi Murugan Temple

Location

Sri Subramania swamy temple is situated facing towards East at Ettukudi about 30 km south west of Nagapattinam, 28 km South East of Thiruvaarur, NorthEast of Thiruthuraipoondi 19 km from Thirukuvalai

Sri Subramabnia Swamy temple is situated at Ettukudi about 4km west of seeravattam on Nagapattinam- Thiruthuraipoondi road in the South western part of Nagapattinam from Thiruvarur it is located 9 km from (Kachanam)kaichinnam on Thiruvaroor- Thiruthuraipoondi National highway. Presiding deities

Art & Architecture

A monolithic Scupture of Lord Muruga with 3 faces and 12 arms is seated on a Peacock which is facing towards North is seen here. The Scupture is carved in such away the whole weight of the Sculpture is supported by the peacocks legs Architectural style of (Chola period) is seen in the temples of Lord Muruga and Vinayaga. As the temples of Swami, Ambal and perumal had been destroyed due to the ravages of time, new stone temples were constructed in their place following 20th Century Architectural style. Accorcing to historians this temple is considered to be constructed during the period of Mutharasa,15th cpentury. Apart from Thirupugal by Arunagirinathar.There are no proofs for the period of this temple

Temple car:

There is an ancient wooden car measuring 16 long and 16 width at this temple. About 25 years before wheels and of the car were renovated . The temple car is taken on procession once in a year during chithira pournami festival

Bus Services:

Bhagavan- Private bus (From Thiruvarur - Vedharanyam via Ettukudi)
Bus No 718 upto Ettukudi
city bus No13 from Nagapattinam
City bus No 07 from Thiruthuraippoondi
Government bus No 421 from Vedharanyam via Ettukudi
Special bus service is operated during karthigai and Chithra Pournami.

Bus stops near this temple :

Thiruthuraipoondi - Southwest of Ettukudi
Nagapattinam - Northeast of Ettukudi
Thiruvaroor - North East of ettukudi

Train Services:

Nearest Railway station - Nagapattinam, Thirunellikaval -12km

Air Services:

Nearest Airport - trichy
Helipad - Tanjore Helipad

Temple NearBy:

Worship Places:

Sri Thyagrajaswamy temple - Thiruvaimoor 2 km East of Ettukudi
Siva temple - Sithaimoor - West lr Ettukudi
Sri Thyagarayaswamy temple - North of Ettikudi

Picnic Spots:

Naagar - Islamic worship place - 40 km North East of Ettukudi
Nagapattinam - 30 km
Velanganni church - 20 North East
Sri Vedharanyeswarar temple - South East of Ettukudi
Kodia kode Deer Sanctuary
Udhaya marthandapuram bird Sanctuary - 30 South west of Ettukudi
Thirukkollikadu Saneeswara Baghavan temple - North west of Ettukkudi
Sri Thyagarajaswamy temple - 15 km North west of Ettukudi

Boarding and Lodging:-

The Temple administration provides free meal to devotees with Annadhana Scheme during afternoon

Lodging facilities :

Lodging facilities are available at Nagapattinam. There are no lodges and Hotels near this temple.

Thiruthuraipoondi

Thiruthuraipoondi is a city and a municipality in Thiruvarur district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Thiruthuraipoondi is located 330 km south of Chennai, 40 km west of Nagappattinam and 65 km east of Thanjavur

Thiruthuraipoondi History

Thiruthuraipoondi is an Agricultural Town located south of District Thiruvarur. It is covered more than 25 villages. Most of the people doing agricultur. A Famous Piravimarundeesar Temple is locating center of the town. This temple is 200 years old. Satellite pictures and carbon dating of some ancient beaches between Thiruthuraipoondi and Kodiyakarai show the Thiruthuraipoondi beach dates back to 6,000 years and the Kodiyakarai beach to 1,100 years. In other words, the sea was near Thiruthuraipoondi 6,000 years ago and reached Kodiyakarai around 1,100 years ago.
Sri Kothandaramar Temple at THILLAIVILAGAM in Tiruthuraipoondi Taluk. It is 20 km from Tiruthuraipoondi
JAMBAVANODAI DHARGA in Tiruthuraipoondi Taluk. Holy place for Muslims. 53 km from Tiruvarur and 25 km from Tiruthuraipoondi
MUTHUPETTAI (JAMBAVANODAI) LAGOON in Tiruthuraipoondi Taluk. 56 km from Tiruvarur
Bird Sanctuarie at UDAYAMARTHANDAPURAM in Tiruthuraipoondi Taluk. Udayamarthandapuram is 20 km from Tiruthuraipoondi
Mr Thiruthuraipoondi Subramania Srinivasan better known as S.S. Vasan born here. He was Writer, journalist, magazine editor, publisher and movie maker. He founded the Gemini Studio in 1940, which was one of the most successful film production units. Vasan made blockbusters in Tamil, Telugu, and also Hindi. Vasan's memorable films include Mangamma Sabatham, Balanagamma, Chandralekha, Apoorva Sahotharargal, Vanjikottai valiban, Nishan, Gharana, Grihsati and Paigham. Chandralekha was his magnum opus, the film was shot for 5 years (1943-1948).
And A Famous Government Higher Secondary School is locating 1 km away from city. It was built by British Government in 1936. It is connecting to 5 major towns like Thiruvarur, Mannargudi, Pattukkottai, Nagapattinam and Vedaranyam.

Economy
Agriculture is the main occupation for people living in Thiruthuraipoondi and surrounding areas. Rice and dhal items grow here. The short term Kuruvai and long term Samba rice crops are cultivated depending on the water sources.

Demographics
As of 2001 India census [2], Thiruthuraipoondi had a population of 22,905. Males (11,272) constitute 49% of the population and females (11,633) 51%. Thiruthuraipoondi has an average literacy rate of 74%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 79%, and female literacy is 70%. In Thiruthuraipoondi, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Thiruthuraipoondi or Thiruthuraipundi (aka TTP) is an Agricultural Town located south of District Thiruvarur. It is covered more than 25 villages. Most of the people doing agriculture. A Famous Piravimarundeeswarar Temple is located in center of the town. This temple is 200 years old. Satellite pictures and carbon dating of some ancient beaches between Thiruthuraipoondi and Kodiyakarai show the Thiruthuraipoondi beach dates back to 6,000 years and the Kodiyakarai beach to 1,100 years. In other words, the sea was near Thiruthuraipoondi 6,000 years ago and reached Kodiyakarai around 1,100 years ago.

A famous "Anchaneyar Temple" is also located in the center of the town.The height of the Anchaneyar is "16.2 feet".

Places of interest
Sri Kothandaramar Temple at Thillaivilagam in Tiruthuraipoondi Taluk. It is 20 km from Tiruthuraipoondi

Jambavanodai Dharga in Tiruthuraipoondi Taluk. Holy place for Muslims. 53 km from Tiruvarur and 25 km from Tiruthuraipoondi

Muthupettai (Jambavanodai) Lagoon is the boating place in Tiruthuraipoondi Taluk. 56 km from Tiruvarur and 25 km from Tiruthuraipoondi Bird Sanctuary at Udayamarthandapuram in Tiruthuraipoondi Taluk. Udayamarthandapuram is 20 km from Tiruthuraipoondi.

The Famous beach and church in tamil nadu is in Velankanni.It is 30 km from Thiruthuraipoondi.

Education
State Board

A Government Boys Higher Secondary School is locating in the pattukottai road. It was built by British Government in 1936.

This is one of the largest government school in Thiruvarur district. Almost 1500 students are studying in this school.

A Government Girls Higher secondary School is also in the center of the town.

St. Theresa's Girls Higher secondary School is locating near to the Bus stand. It also consists one Elementary and a Primary School in the campus.

Matriculation
St.Antony's Matriculation and Higher Secondary School is located near to the New Bus stand.
Sairam Matriculation and Higher Secondary School is located near to the New Bus stand.

Transport

It is connecting to 5 major towns like Thiruvarur, Mannargudi, Pattukkottai, Nagapattinam and Vedaranyam

Geography

Tiruturaipundi is located at {{Coord10.53N79.65E}}Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Tiruturaipundi. It has an average elevation of {{m to ft4mabbr=on}}.

Thiruthuraipoondi is located at center of many towns like Mannargudi, Thiruvarur, Muthupet, Vedaranyam, nagappattinam.

Thiruthuraipoondi is located at Thiruvarur district. The Tamilnadu Chief minister Kalaignar's native place Thirukuvalai is include this District. World Famous Thiyagarajar Temple is located at thiruvarur.

There is a hot water bore located in the area (sandhapettai) of Thiruthuraipoondi. People believes that this hot water cures most of the skin diseases.

Economy

Agriculture is the main occupation for people living in Thiruthuraipoondi and surrounding areas. Rice and dhal items grow here. The short term Kuruvai and long term Samba rice crops are cultivated depending on the water sources.

Notable personalities

Former Indian Hockey Captain Dhanraj Pillai originated from Thiruthuraipoondi.

Mr Thiruthuraipoondi Subramania Srinivasan better known as S.S. Vasan born here. He was Writer, journalist, magazine editor, publisher and movie maker. He founded the Gemini Studio in 1940, which was one of the most successful film production units. Vasan made blockbusters in Tamil, Telugu, and also Hindi. Vasan's memorable films include Mangamma Sabatham, Balanagamma, Chandralekha, Apoorva Sahotharargal, Vanjikottai valiban, Nishan, Gharana, Grihsati and Paigham. Chandralekha was his magnum opus, the film was shot for 5 years (1943-1948).

Politics
State assembly politics

Since 1971, Tiruthuraipundi constituency has been consistently voting for left parties (CPI/CPM). This is one of few constituents in Tamil Nadu, that is a bastion for communist parties in Tamil Nadu. G. Palaniswamy, of CPI, has won this constituent, four straight elections, from 1989 to 2001. It is worth noting, that he won this constituent, in 1991, which made it one of handful of constituents, that was won by a party other than ADMK/Congress, that year.

Note: Green represents the party that allied with the AIADMK, red represents the party that allied with the DMK, and orange represents when the party didn't ally with either AIADMK or DMK.

Lok Sabha politics
Tiruthuraipundi assembly constituency (SC) is part of Nagapattinam (Lok Sabha constituency).{{cite web

Area Details
Postal code - 614713
STD Code - 04369

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