Tirupathur, Sivaganga

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

Tiruppattur
—  city  —
Tiruppattur Location of Tiruppattur in Tamil Nadu and India
Coordinates	10°08′N 78°37′E
Country	India
State	Tamil Nadu
District(s)	Sivaganga
Population	23,354 (2001)
Time zone	IST (UTC+05:30)
Area • Elevation	• 88 metres (289 ft)
Codes • Pincode • 630211 • Telephone • +04577 • Vehicle • TN 63

Tirupathur (திருப்புத்தூர்), also spelt Thirupputtur, is a Taluk panchayat town in Sivaganga district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

Geography

Tiruppattur is located at 10.13°N 78.62°E / 10.13; 78.62. It has an average elevation of 88 m (289 ft).

History

It also houses several ancient historic temples.

• Sir Thiruthalinathar Swamy Temple.(Vairavar/Sivan Temple)
• Sri Ninra Narayanaperumal Temple.(Narayanan 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.

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 to meet daily expenses of the performance of pojas.

Tiruppattur is situated at Sivaganga district, 27 km from Sivaganga 22 km away from Karaikudi. It is popular among the domestic temples dedicated to Thiruthallinathar and Sivakami Sundariamman. The temple attracts a lot of pilgrims as well as tourists visit this temple daily.

Business

It is a developing Town in the District.The main commercial streets are

• Big Bazaar street
• Madurai road
• Anna silai
• Vaniyan Kovil street
• Post office Road
• Naanku Road.
• Akni Bazar.

Banks & ATM's

• Indian Bank,Madurai Road,Nr Bus-stand
• ICICI Bank,,Madurai Road,Nr Bus-stand
• Indian Overseas Bank,Madurai Road
• State Bank of India,,Madurai Road ..SBI Atm Nr Bus-stand

Education

Since it is main town for all around village, 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
LIMRA Nursery & Primary School
Baba Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Chirstraja Matriculation School
Colleges
APSA College Of Arts and Science
APSA 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

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Tiruppattur had a population of 23,354. 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).
Member of Parliament(LOK SABHA): Dr.P.Chidambaram, H'ble Union Minister of Home
Member of Parliament(RAJYA SABHA):Mrs.Gokula Indhira
Member of Legislative Assembly: Thiru.K.R.Periakaruppan,
Chairman of Panchayat:Tmt Kasthuri AV.N.
Vice Chairman of Panchayat: Thiru. Ganesan.V
President of Special Village Panchayat: Thiru.SomaSundaram
Vice President of Special Village Panchayat: Thiru.syed mohamed.

Administration

Deputy Superintendent of Police(DSP):Thiru.K.V.RAMAMOORTHY
Tahsildar:Thiru.T.S. Dwaraganath
BDO:Tr.Palanisamy

Villages around Tirupathur

1. Avanipatti
2. Thirukalapatti
3. A. Thekkur
4. S. Ilayathankudi
5. Sunnambiruppu
6. Vaiyakalathoor
7. Thirukolakudi
8. Sevinipatti
9. Olugamangalam
10. E. Ammapatti
11. Kattambur
12. P. Karungulam
13. Keelasevalpatti
14. Nedumaram
15. Athirampatti
16. Konnathanpatti
17. N. Ilayathangudi
18. Mahibalanpatti
19. Manamelpatti
20. Kumarapettai
21. Brahamanapatti
22. Vadamavali
23. Alampatti
24. Kottaiyiruppur
25. Thiruvudaiyarpatti
26. Ranasingaburam
27. Sevur
28. Mathavarayanpatti
29. Karuppur
30. Thirukositur
31. K. Vairavanpatti
32. Vanjinipatti
33. Karaiyur
34. Viramathi
35. A. Velankudi
36. Poolankurichi
37. Pillaiyarpatti
38. Vaniankadu
39. Kandavarayanpatti
40. Thuvar

Tourist spots

1.Thirukoshtiyur
Thirukoshtiyur is situated 8 km from south of Thirupathur and 24 km of Sivagangai on the Thirupathur-Sivaganga Road.Thiru means sacred, koshty means assembly and Ur means place i.e. place of sacred assembly. This place is famous for the Vaishnative temple.
2.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.
3.Kundrakudi
Situated near Thiruppathur. Kundrakudi is famous for temples and the temple of Lord Subramanya is located here in this place. For this reason a large number of pilgrims visit Kundrakudi.
4.Vettangudi bird sanctuary
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 Vettangudi bird 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.