Aralvaimozhi
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| Aralvaimozhi | |
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| Coordinates | 8°14′54″N 77°31′40″E / 8.2482°N 77.5278°ECoordinates: 8°14′54″N 77°31′40″E / 8.2482°N 77.5278°E |
| Country | India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District(s) | Kanniyakumari |
| Population | 19,307 (2001[update]) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
Aralvaimozhi (or Aramboly) (Tamil: ஆரல்வாய்மொழி) is a panchayat town in Kanniyakumari District in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. It is a small village situated in southern India.
Aralvaimozhi is near the Muppandal wind farm. This farm is the largest in Asia and supplies the villagers with electricity for work.[1][2] It is well known for being the greatest source of wind energy in Asia. The farm is located near the once impoverished village of Muppandal.
Aralvaimozhi is famous for a Catholic church located in the hill of Kattadi malai where Devasahayam Pillai was martyred.
The name "Aral" was derived as it was having a fort. The remains of the fort can be seen near railway station; but neglected by both railway and archeology departments.
[edit] References
- ^ "Tapping the Wind - India". February 2005. http://www.tve.org/ho/doc.cfm?aid=1678&lang=English. Retrieved 2006-10-28.
- ^ Watts, Himangshu (November 11 2003). "Clean Energy Brings Windfall to Indian Village". Reuters News Service. http://www.planetark.com/dailynewsstory.cfm/newsid/22758/story.htm. Retrieved 2006-10-28.
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