Courtallam
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| Courtallam, Kutrallam குற்றாலம் | |
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| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District(s) | Tirunelveli |
| Population | 2,368 (2001[update]) |
| Sex ratio | 1:1 ♂/♀ |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
Coordinates: 8°55′18″N 77°16′43″E / 8.9217°N 77.2786°E Courtallam (Kutrallam) குற்றாலம் Tamil is a panchayat town situated at an elevation of about 167 m on the Western Ghats in Tirunelveli District of Tamil Nadu, India. Numerous rivers such as the Chittar River, the Manimuthar River, the Pachaiyar River and the Tambaraparani River originate here. It is famous for its waterfalls and has a number of health resorts.
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[edit] About Coutrallam
Courtallam is dedicated to Lord Thirukutralanathar (Siva). It is said that Lord Siva sent Saint Agastheyar to the south to avoid imbalance due to overcrowding in the mount Kailas on his celestial wedding. Another notable feature of Courttalam is Chithra Sabha. This sabha is one of the five Sabas where Lord Nataraja performed the Cosmic-dance. Moreover this temple contains many inscriptions about Chola and Pandya Kings. Chitra Sabha is made out of medicinal herbs. The wooden carved planks serve as doors.
[edit] Location
Courtallam is 5 km from Sengottai, 6 km from Tenkasi,37 km from Puliangudi,40 km from Tirunelveli, 137 km from Kanniyakumari and 112 km from Thiruvananthapuram, 64 km from Rajapalayam and 640 km from Chennai. The nearest airport to Coutrallam is Tuticorin Airport (TCR) approximately 86 km away. 152 km from Alleppey. The nearest railway station to Courtallam is Tenkasi which is just 5 km from here. Best season to visit courtallam is from June to September.
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[1] Courtalam had a population of 2368. Males constitute 41% of the population and females 59%. Courtalam has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 78% and, female literacy is 74%. In Courtalam, 7% of the population is under 6 years of age.
[edit] Temple in Courtallam
There is a Hindu temple in Courtallam dedicated to Lord (Siva). This temple has inscriptions regarding Chola and Pandya Kings.[2] Nearby, there is a small temple called Chitra Sabha, decorated with rural deities. The sabha out of 5 sabhas where Lord Nataraja performed the cosmic dance.[3] The waterfalls are viewable from the temple. Sage Agastyar, Arjunan had visited the Shrine. It is believed that Sage Agastyar got the vision to see the wedding of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati's held at Mount Himalay. Many people get married here honouring the occasion. Lot of small Sannidhi's are present inside the temple which includes Lord Vishnu, Kasi Viswanathar Kasi Visalakshi, Tenkasi ViswanatharSwamy and Ulagammai Ambikai, Nellaiyappar GandhimathiAmbal and Navagrahas.
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- Courtallam Pictures More Pictures of Courtallam
[edit] References
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. http://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. Retrieved on 2008-11-01.
- ^ Courtallam, Courtallam Travel, Courtallam Tours, Courtallam Tourism, Courtallam Tour, Courtallam Tourist, Courtallam Travel Info, Courtallam Tourist Info, Courtallam Tourism Info, Courtallam Tour Info.t
- ^ http://www.lovenellai.com/Tenkasi/Temples.aspx
