Guruvarajapet
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| Guruvarajapet | |
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| Coordinates | 13°06′45″N 79°32′50″E / 13.1125°N 79.54722°ECoordinates: 13°06′45″N 79°32′50″E / 13.1125°N 79.54722°E |
| Country | India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District(s) | Vellore |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
Guruvarajapet is a village in Vellore district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
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[edit] Geographical Location
Guruvarajapet is located at 13°06′45″N 79°32′50″E / 13.1125°N 79.54722°E, which is about 85 km from the state capital, Chennai.
[edit] Nearby Towns
Arakkonam is about 15 km from the village, whereas one of the six abodes of Hindu God Murugan, Tiruttani is 12 km from here. One of the major towns of Vellore district, Sholinghur is at a proximity of 18 km.
[edit] People and occupation
Tamil is widely spoken among the native villagers. Telugu is prevalent among few people who is staying near by.
A Majority of people in this village is engaged in weaving and the village remains one of the principle lungi manufacturing villages in the Vellore district.
MANGALAM KIZHAR HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL is located proximity 2000 students are studying their.
In this village most of the peoples are having power looms in their home.
[edit] Significance
Kalyanasundaranar stayed in this village for a brief period with Mangalam Kizhar. Saint Kirupanandha Variyar had visited Guruvarajapet often.
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