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=== Cultural Welfare Trust===
=== Cultural Welfare Trust===

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Mayiladuthurai
Mayiladuthurai
town
Government
 • MayorJayaraman
Population
 (2001)
 • Total84,290

Mayilāduthurai (Tamil: மயிலாடுதுறை, mayilāṭurai), formerly known by its Sanskrit name Māyavaram or Mayuram (English translation: Peacock town) is a town in the Nagapattinam District of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is the headquarters of the Mayiladuthurai taluk of Nagapattinam district and is the second-largest town in the district. Mayiladuthurai is situated at distance of 281 kilometres south-west of Chennai, 70 kilometres north-east of Thanjavur and 50 kilometres north-west of Nagapattinam.

Mayiladuthurai is of considerable antiquity and cultural and religious significance. The town must have originated in the Medieval Chola period though there are suburbs which predate the town itself. Mayiladuthurai was ruled by the Early Cholas, Medieval Cholas, Later Cholas, Pandyas, the Vijayanagar Empire, Thanjavur Nayaks and the Thanjavur Marathas before it was annexed by the British East India Company along with the rest of the Thanjavur Maratha kingdom in 1799. It rose to be an important town during British rule when it formed a part of Tanjore district. The town was constituted as a grade III municipality in the year 1866. Currently, Mayiladuthurai forms a grade I municipality.

The town is situated on a flat plain on the banks of the Kaveri River and is surrounded by paddy fields. The town is situated on the northern border of the Chola Nadu region of Tamil Nadu.

Etymology

Mayiladuthurai gets its name from the Mayura (peacock) form in which the Hindu goddess Parvathi worshipped Lord Shiva at this place.[1] While previously known by its Sanskrit name Mayuram meaning "peacock town", the town has been recently de-Sanskritized to its Tamil name Mayiladuthurai also meaning "peacock town" in the wake of the Dravidian Movement. The Mayooranathaswami Temple dedicated to the goddess Parvathi is one of the most important Hindu temples in the town.

Transport and communication

Mayiladuthurai is well-connected by road and rail with the rest of India. The nearest international airport is at Tiruchirapalli, which is 132 kilometres from Mayiladuthurai. There are regular government and private bus services to Chennai,[2][3] Thanjavur,[2][3] Tiruvarur, Kumbakonam,[2][3] Tiruchirapalli,[3] Chidambaram,[2] Nagapattinam,[2] Coimbatore,[2] Madurai,[2] Pondicherry,[2][3] and Tirunelveli.[4] Mayiladuthurai is connected by rail with most important towns and cities in South India.[3] The Mysore-Mayiladuthurai Express connects Bangalore & Mysore with Mayiladuthurai. There are regular Train services to Chennai, Viluppuram and weekly services to Varanasi and Bhubaneswar.

Economy

The central town has the majority of business establishments. Residential areas are mostly in the two suburbs called KooRainaadu (Koranaad) and Thiru-Indaloor (Thirivizhandur).

Mayiladuthurai is famous for its Gold Jewelry business and its Marriage-Halls. Nearly a hundred marriage-halls are there in the town and people from various places come here to conduct marriage ceremonies because of Mayiladuthurai's best-in-class (cheap & readily-available) people and services for marriage ceremonies.

This is the railway junction for Chennai (via Chidambaram, Villupuram), Trichy (Via Kumbakonam, Tanjore) and Tiruvarur. Poompuhar is 25 km from Mayiladuthurai.

Agriculture is the main activity in this area as this is a cultivation rich land. Rice and sugarcane are two such main products.

Two sugar factories are located in Mayiladuthurai.

In Ancient days, Koorainadu (suburb of Mayavaram) was famous for the silk sarees (9 yards) weaving and still Tamil people are using the word "kooraip pattu" (koorai silks) and kooraip puDavai (sari).

Location

It is nearly 281 km south of Madras and can be reached by trains going via Main line and also through road. Best way to reach Mayiladuthurai from Chennai is through ECR (East Coast Road) via PONDICHERRY.

Mayiladuthurai is one of the major junctions in Southern railway with lines branching off to Madras, Trichy, Tiruvarur and Tharangampadi. The town was in the composite Thanjavur district but now it is part of Nagappattinam district. It is the headquarters of an Educational district and is one of the 40 parliamentary constituencies in Tamil Nadu.

Mayiladuthurai is directly connected to Coimbatore, Bangalore and Mysore by daily train service.

Nearest Airport - Trichy.

The Villages in and around mayiladuthurai are Sidharkadu,Solasakkara Nallur, Kutthalam, Vanathirajapuram, Thirumanacheri,Asikkadu, Malliyam, Dharmapuram, Moongil thootam,koorainadu, Mannampandal, Arupathy, Sembanarkoil, Keezhaiyur, Meelapapthy, Thiruvalangadu & Thiruvavaduthurai.

Mayura Natyanjali

Mayiladuthurai is also famous for the Natyanjali festival. Similar to Chidambaran Nataraja temple's Natiyanjali, in Mayiladuthurai there is another Natyanjali called "MAYURA NATYANJALI". Mayura Natiyanjali is celebrated every year in out Mayuranathar temple (Periya Kovil) during the time of Maha Sivarathiri.

Bharatha Natiyam dancers from all over the world participated in this festival. This Mayura Natyanjali is organised by the cultural welfare trust named "SAPTHASVARANGAL TRUST" (Pronounced as Sapthaswarangal) along with the support and the encouragement given by the people in and around Mayiladuthurai. This is guided by the people of Mailai Sapthaswarangal Music and fine arts academy.

Politics

Mayuram assembly constituency is part of Mayiladuturai (Lok Sabha constituency).[5]

Demographics

Historical population
YearPop.±%
187121,165—    
188123,044+8.9%
189123,766+3.1%
190124,276+2.1%
191127,121+11.7%
192128,617+5.5%
193131,887+11.4%
194132,670+2.5%
195143,436+33.0%
196151,393+18.3%
1971—    
198170,019—    
199176,837+9.7%
200184,290+9.7%
* 1871-1931:[6]

As of 2001 India census,[8] Mayiladuthurai had a population of 84,290. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Mayiladuthurai has an average literacy rate of 80%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 84%, and female literacy is 76%. In Mayiladuthurai, 9% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Temples

Utha Vadieshwarar Temple - The Utha Vaideshwarar Temple, also called the 'big temple' is a temple dedicated to Shiva Located at Kuttalam.

Mayooranathar Temple - The Mayooranathar Temple, also called the 'big temple' is a temple dedicated to Shiva where Thevaram is recited.

Vallalar Temple - Vallalar Temple in the northern bank of river Cauvery is a famous Shiva temple known for its Guru shrine.

Ayyarapper Temple - Ayyarapper Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva is located at the center of the city. ThulA Festival is famous in this temple and it is celebrated in the month of October.

Parimala Ranganathar temple - Parimala Ranganathar temple, the Vishnu temple in Thiru-Indalur suburb is one among the 108 Dhivya Desams.

Gangai konda Cholapuram, a more than 1000 years old temple is just 40 km from mayiladuthurai. It is a must-see historic place.

Sikazhi Thiru Sitrambala Nadiyar Temple-It is located at sidharkadu. Responsible for lord shiva and one of the sidhar formed as a jeeva samathi in this temple.

Thirumanachery Temple- It is 12 km from mayavaram. Esspecially for un marriaged bride and groom. Most of the marriages held at this temple.

Navagraha temples are situated around this town. There are many famous temples in Mayiladuthurai's vicinity, most important amongst which is Vaitheeswarankoil. The temple complex is known to house many astrologers employing a method of fortune telling called NADI Jyothidam. The town also has a Medhaa Dakshinamurthi temple. Other temples of importance include the Sukran Temple and a temple in TirukkaDavUr is dedicated to Lord AmirthakaDEswarar and Goddess Abirami.

One of the institutions that was formed for the flourishing of Saivam and Tamil, Dharmapuram Adheenam (Mutt) is in the eastern part of Mayuram.

It is the most important location for "Tula snaanam", in the river Kavery in the Tamil month of "Aippasi".

Moovalur Markasagaya shiva temple constructed by Kulothunga cholan is 4 km away from Mayiladuthurai.

Senthangudi Durga Temple - Durga Temple is also famous and is 2 km from Mayiladuthurai. Thirukadaiyur Abirami Amman Temple - This temple is famous for the Sadabisegam, Manivizha. For the long living people visit this temple and is situated 18 km from Mayiladuthurai.

Tirupambupuram Temple - Tirupambupuram is a very ancient Shiva temple. It is known as Dakshina Kalahasti. It is located near peralam (7 km west).

Thirumanancheri Temple - Thirumanancheri Temple is very famous very near from mayiladuthurai- www.thirumanancheri.info gives you more details about Temple

Kannagi Temple - The Kannagi Temple is in Melaiyur which is located around 24 km from Mayiladuthurai. Poompuhar is 4 km from Melaiyur.

Punugiswarar Temple - The Punugiswarar Temple is dedicated to Lord Siva & consort Santha Nayaki. Situated at Koranad. Workshipped by civet cat.

Sri Vanamutti Perumal, Kozhikuthy This temple is 800 years old .It is located 5 km outside the town in Kumbakonam Road near Mayavaram,is a Unique Temple,having its main God Lord Srinivasa Perumal(Fondly "Vaanam-mutti" Perumal-since He kept on Growing) standing for 16 ft. The most special Feature is that the entire Idol is carved out of Single Fig Tree with its real roots going underneath even today. Over the Wood the idol is marvellously coated With Ajanta Paintings which is attractive even today though the Temple is built during Chola Period around 1500 yrs ago. The Temple is a rich source of Architectural Excellence as well as the home of Divine Lord.

Theepaindaal Amman Temple - This temple is located near Mayuram Police station it is very famous for Theemithi Function (Fire-Walking). The Festival was organised by local area people over 115 years. The people around mayiladuthurai should volunteerly come and participate and get the blessing of goddesses

Education

Mayiladuthurai is the headquarters of an Educational district.

Colleges

  • A.V.C. College of Arts, Mayiladuthurai
  • A.V.C. College of Engineering
  • A.V.C. Collegeof Polytechnic
  • A.G.R.A. College of Education, Cholampettai
  • Dharmapuram Adhinam Arts & Science College, Dharmapuram, Mayiladuthurai
  • Gnanambigai College for Women - Rajanthottam, Mayiladuthurai
  • A.R.C. Viswanathan Arts & Science College, Mayiladuthurai
  • J.M.H Arabic College, Mayiladuthurai
  • Poompuhar College, Melaiyur, Mayiladuthurai
  • T.B.M.L. College, Porayar
  • Best Catering College

Schools

  • RAJ Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Koranad
  • Ideal School, Mayiladuthurai.
  • D.B.T.R. National Higher Secondary School, Mahadhana street,Mayiladuthurai
  • T.G.N.Municipal Higher Secondary School, Pattamangala street,Mayiladuthurai
  • N.Kittappa Municipal Higher Secondary School, Koranad
  • Govt. Girls Higher Secondary School
  • St. Paul's Girls Higher Secondary School
  • Guru Gnana Sambandar Mission Matriculation Higher Secondary School
  • Arivalayam Matriculation Higher Secondary School
  • Sri Guru Gnana Sambandar Higher Secondary School, Dharmapuram
  • Rotary Club Matriculation Higher Secondary School,RS
  • Silver Jubilee Matriculation Higher Secondary School
  • A.R.C.Kamatchi Matriculation Higher Secondary School
  • Moovalur Muthatti Ramamirtham Ammaiyar Higher Secondary School
  • Azaad School
  • Nasrul Muslimeen Higher Secondary School, Nidur, Mayiladuthurai
  • Al Haji Matriculation School, Nidur, Mayiladuthurai
  • shreem nursery & primary school
  • K.S.O high school hhjhjhjhjhjhManganallur,Mayiladuthurai

Cultural Welfare Trust

  • Sapthasvarangal Trust,Mayiladuthurai
  • Tamil school of Music, Deen Plaza, Mayiladuthurai

Music schools

Nearest temples

Nearest temples around Mayiladuthurai with distance (arieal distance) as per HolyIndia org 1.9 KM Indalur 2.9 KM Elandangudi 4.3 KM Mannampandal 4.8 KM Sitharkadu 5.8 KM Thiruvilanagar 5.8 KM Kaduvangudi 6.0 KM Valuvoor 6.7 KM Kiliyanur 6.9 KM Perunchery 7.4 KM Thiruninravur 7.6 KM Parasalur 7.9 KM Arupathy 8.1 KM Tirukkurukkai 8.9 KM Tholuthalangudi 9.0 KM Melapathi 9.0 KM Ponnur 9.3 KM Sembanarkoil 9.5 KM Thiruvelvikudi 9.9 KM Thiruchampalli 9.9 KM Thiruvazhundur

See also

Notes

  1. ^ P. V. Jagadisa Ayyar, pp 271
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h Lonely Planet, pp 1068
  3. ^ a b c d e f David Abram (2003). The Rough Guide to South India. Rough Guides. p. 475. ISBN 1-84353-103-8, ISBN 978-1-84353-103-6.
  4. ^ "Origin of Kumbakonam Municipality". Government of Tamil Nadu.
  5. ^ "List of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies" (PDF). Tamil Nadu. Election Commission of India. Retrieved 2008-10-12.
  6. ^ Census of India, 1931, Volume 1, Part 2. Manager of Publications. 1933. p. 24.
  7. ^ Census of India, 1991: B Series. Economic tables. v. 1-2, v. 2 pt. 2, v. 3, pt. 1-2. Manager, Govt. of India Photolitho Press.
  8. ^ Template:GR

References

  • The Imperial Gazetteer of India 1908, Vol 17. Clarendon Press. 1908. pp. 237=238.

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