Tiruppattur, Sivaganga

Tirupathur, also spelt Thirupputtur, is a Taluk, Town Panchayat in Sivaganga district in the India state of Tamil Nadu. Tiruppattur is situated at Sivaganga district, 27 km from Sivaganga 22 km away from Karaikudi. The place is famous for Thiruthalinathar Temple, a Padal petra sthaalam, which is the sixth of the fourteen such in the Pandyan region.[1]

This article is about a town in Sivaganga. For other uses, see Tiruppattur.

Tirupathur
Town Panchayat
Tirupathur
Location in Tamil Nadu, India
Coordinates: 10.13°N 78.62°E / 10.13; 78.62
Country India
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictSivaganga
Elevation
88 m (289 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total25,980
Languages
 • OfficialTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
630211
Telephone code04577
Vehicle registrationTN-63

Geography

Tiruppathur is one of the main towns in Sivaganga district on the Karaikudi - Dindigul, Madurai - Karaikudi, Madurai - Tanjore Highway. It is one of the oldest Towns in the Pandyan Kingdom. It served as one of the British HQs later. It was changed from Panchayat to town panchayat. The city is connected only by Roadways. The Virusuliyar River flows through Kumangudi. It is 290 km from Coimbatore, 100 km from Trichy, 60 km from Madurai, and 400 km from Chennai, 50 km from Pudukkottai. Tiruppathur is the capital town of Thirupathur taluk. It is located near Karaikudi, at 10.13°N 78.62°E / 10.13; 78.62.[2] It has an average elevation of 88 m (289 ft).

History

It also houses several ancient historic temples.

Piranmalai TC Nataraja Pillai made arrangements 
for the congress conference and he invited Chief Minister Kamarajar
to open the Mahatma Gandhi statue. Raja Sir Muthiah Chettiar also graced the occasion.
  • மாமன்னர்கள் மருதுபாண்டியர் நினைவு மண்டபம் {Veera Marudhu Pandiyar 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)
  • sri gowri vinayagar temple. Thambippatti
  • sri saneeswara bhagavan temple.nallippatti
  • Sri Muthumariamman Temple(Idayar Street)
  • Sri Muthumariamman Temple(Middle Street)
  • sri manickanachiamman temple (kandramanickam)
  • ஸ்ரீ மதுரைவீரன் திருக்கோவில் (நெ. புதூர் )

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.

Hospitals
  • Swedish Mission Hospital, Anna Salai.
  • Govt Hospital,Madurai Road.
  • Lakshmi Nursing Home,Madurai Road.
  • SMR Hospital,Madurai Road.
  • A.R.herbal care

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
  • Christhuraja 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.
  • RC Fathima Middle School,Thiruppattur
  • Mount Zion Silver Jubilee Matriculation School
  • Achrampatti Government School
  • Government High School, Thenmapattu
  • Government Primary School, Thenmapattu

Colleges
  • APSA College Of Arts and Science
  • APSA college of Education
  • Arumugam Pillai Seethai Ammal College
  • Arumugam Pillai Seethai Ammal 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 2011 India census,[3] Tiruppattur had a population of 25,980. 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).[4]
Member of Parliament(LOK SABHA): Karthi.P.Chidambaram
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. Kolunjipatti
  2. Thenmapattu
  3. Kattambur
  4. kandavarayan patti
  5. Mangudi
  6. T.Puduppatti
  7. Kurumbaloor
  8. N.Pudur
  9. Avanipatti
  10. T.Vairavanpatti
  11. Thirukalapatti
  12. A. Thekkur
  13. S. Ilayathankudi
  14. Muthur
  15. Kallapettai
  16. Nagappanpatti
  17. Senpagampettai
  18. Iraniyur
  19. Nagalingampatti
  20. Aripuram
  21. Sirukoodalpatti
  22. Sunnambiruppu
  23. Vaiyakalathoor
  24. Thirukolakudi
  25. Sevinipatti
  26. Olugamangalam
  27. E. Ammapatti
  28. kundrakudi
  29. P. Karungulam
  30. Keelasevalpatti
  31. Nedumaram
  32. Athirampatti
  33. Konnathanpatti
  34. N. Ilayathangudi
  35. Mahibalanpatti
  36. Manamelpatti
  37. Kumarapettai
  38. Brahamanapatti
  39. Vadamavali
  40. Alampatti
  41. Kottaiyiruppu
  42. Thiruvudaiyarpatti
  43. Ranasingapuram
  44. Sevur
  45. Mathavarayanpatti
  46. Karuppur
  47. Thirukositur
  48. K. Vairavanpatti
  49. Vanjinipatti
  50. Karaiyur
  51. Viramathi
  52. A. Velankudi
  53. Poolankurichi
  54. Pillaiyarpatti
  55. Vaniankadu
  56. Kandavarayanpatti
  57. Thuvar
  58. Oorkulathanpatti
  59. Nattarmangalam
  60. Acharampatti (School Street)
  61. Tevarambur
  62. Kannamangalapatti
  63. Kummangudi
  64. Kundeldalpatti
  65. SS kottai
  66. Vaiyapuripatti
  67. Melaiyur Ayyappatti
  68. E.valaiyappatty

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.
  • 'Kundragudi Five Cave Temples' : Below the Hills there are 5 cave tempeles maintained by Archaeological Department with ancient coloured sculptures

Places of Interest
  • Pattavar Iyya Koil Thenmapattu
  • Iyyanar Koil Thenmapattu
  • Piranmalai hills
  • Tirumayam fort
  • Marudhu brothers memorial place
  • Kunrakudi Murugan Temple
  • Thirukostiur Sowmiyanarayana Perumal Temple
    • Thirukolagudi Sivan Temple
  • Siravayal Manjuvirattu
  • Pattamangalam Thatchinamoorthy Temple
  • kandramanickam (Perichikoil) Saneeswarar Temple
  • T.Vairavanpatti Balakala Bairavar Temple
  • N.Vairavanpatti Bairavar Temple
  • kandramanickam Manjuvirattu
  • Soumiyanarayanapuram (Kalluveti Medu) Pandi Koyil
  • Kattampur Pullani Ayyanar
  • Kottaiyiruppu Sri Suramakali Amman
  • Surakudi Sri Sekuddu Ayyanar Kovil
  • E.Malampatti Sri Nevilinatha Ayyanar Kovil
  • Sri malai marunthishvarar temple
  • Kali Kovil E.valaiyappatty.
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References
  1. http://temple.dinamalar.com/en/new_en.php?id=326
  2. Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Tiruppattur
  3. "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
  4. "List of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies" (PDF). Tamil Nadu. Election Commission of India. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 May 2006. Retrieved 12 October 2008.
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