Vettavalam
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| Coordinates | 12°06′N 79°15′E / 12.1°N 79.25°E |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District(s) | Tiruvanamalai |
| Population | 13,401 (2001[update]) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Area • Elevation |
• 211 m (692 ft) |
Vettavalam is a panchayat town in Tiruvanamalai district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
[edit] Geography
Vettavalam is located at 12°06′N 79°15′E / 12.1°N 79.25°E[1]. It has an average elevation of 211 metres (692 feet).
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[2] Vettavalam had a population of 13,401. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Vettavalam has an average literacy rate of 67%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 75%, and female literacy is 58%. In Vettavalam, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Vettavalam is in between tiruvannamalai and villupuram. It is famous for Manonmaniyamman temple and aranmanai(Palace). The temple has a maragatha lingam (Emarald Lingam). The temple is located on a hill. Tiruvannamalai temple is viewable from this hill temple.
Also, there is a temple adjacent to the Vettallam-TV Malai road, called Pachaiamman Kovil about 2 km from the Vettavalam bus stand towards TV malai. It is clearly visible from the main road with 7 Munnis statues at the front side of the temple. Large sections of devotees gather during Aadi masam to offer poojas on auspicious Monday's or Friday's during this month. People of many generations apart who have a trace of their origin in and around this region try to make at least once in a year to visit and offer prayers and get blessings from Goddess Pachaiamman.
This temple's existence can be traced back to at least in early part of 20th century. Vettavalam is presently under Thiruvannamalai consituency. Chairman of panchayat is P. Murugaiyan.
Vettavalam, also having a famous temple of Lord Shiva 'Agatheeswarar Temple'.It is also advised that to visit 'Agatheeswarar temple before visiting to Arunachleswara temple during Fullmoon Girivalam.
[edit] References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Vettavalam
- ^ "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 2008-11-01.
