Manamadurai
Template:Infobox Indian jurisdiction Manamadurai (Template:Lang-ta) is a panchayat town in Sivaganga district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
Geography
Manamadurai is located at 9°42′N 78°29′E / 9.7°N 78.48°E[1]. It has an average elevation of 70 metres (229 feet).shops
Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census[2], Manamadurai had a population of 46,284. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Manamadurai has an average literacy rate of 74%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 81%, and female literacy is 68%. In Manamadurai, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.
This is a town where the Vaigai river flows from north to south. This small town is famous for manufacturing Gatam and POTs. The State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu (SIPCOT) Limited is located here, and the town was famous for production of jasmine flowers, but this industry has diminished over time due to the destruction of gardens throughout the city. It is a major junction for people going to Rameshwaram. 'Chithirai Thiruvizha' is celebrated every year and it draws a lot of people.
In the Perumal Temple Hanuman is enshrined, with the highly unusual feature of a crown on his head, reflecting the local belief that Hanuman was crowned here before leaving for Lanka. According to one account the name of the town is derived from the visit, which in Tamil is described as Vanara Veera Madurai, which has become ManaMadurai. The crowned Hanuman is enshrined near the entrance of the Vaishnavite Veera Alagar Koil temple on the east bank of the river. ( Reference from South India Tourist Guide ). It has a Head Post Office since 1972.It has a majestic departmental building in front of Gandhi statue in the eastern bank of Manamadurai.
Videocon Manufacturing unit in Manamadurai
SIPCOT has allocated 70 acres of land to the India's No.3 electronic goods seller Videocon near Manamadurai to set up its manufacturing unit for Refrigerators, washing machines and television sets. The construction underway is expected to be completed in 10-12 months of time, after which the production will begin. The company has also plans to set up a mobile phone manufacturing unit here during its expansion. This industry is first of its crore in the volume of Rs.2,000 crore in south Tamilnadu and comes as a boon to the skilled un employed youth in South Tamilnadu.[3]
Tourist Places
Tourism industry is one of the minor revenue generators for Manamadurai.There are various places of interest.
The Holy Paanch peer (Anjanamar) Five Shuhadaas Dargah
Location
The Panchpeer durgah is located at Kannar road, situated on the Manamadurai-Ilayangudi State Highway. The Graves of Five Martyrs who came with Badusha Sulthan Syed Ibrahim Shaheed of Ervadi is found here.
History
The five martyrs belong to 13th century who caame as soldiers in the army of Hazrat Sulthan Sikandhar Badusha of Jeddah. Badusha Sulthan Syed Ibrahim shaheed LABSWH of Erwadi won the Madurai province against the king thiru Pandiyan who refused to embrace Islam and made Hazrat Sulthan Iskandhar Badusha as the emperor of Madurai.The rule of Hazrat Sulthan Sikandar badusha was peaceful and people were happy with the way Hazrat ruled in the basics of sharia. King Tiru pandiyan who was defeated, ran away to Tirupati, met all his friends and briefed about the invasion of the arabs. They helped him with formation of large troop. After forming a big and healthy troop to face the Arabs, King Thiruppandiyan started towards madurai. The emperor of madurai Hazrat sulthan Sikandhar Badhusha, who was unaware about this secret turn around of Thiruppandiyan, concentrated in flourishing Islam and in the welfare of the people rather than strenghtening the army. Tiruppandiyan who came with a strong army fought with Hazrath Sulthan Sikandhar Badhusha Razi vigorously. Thousands of soldiers were killed both the sides and blood rivers flew in madurai. The poet of sangam era describes as the biggest ever war held in the Pandiya kingdom.
Journey towards Erwadi
The Arabs were in need of more troops to face the Pandiyas. Hazrat sulthan Sikandhar Badhusha sent 9 of his soldiers to inform Hazrat Sulthan Syed Ibrahim Shaheed the emperor of Erwadi to inform about the war and the need of more troops. Afraid of more soldiers arriving from Ervadi, king Thiruppandiyan sent a large number of his soldiers to stop the 9 Arabian soldiers who were travelling towards Bouthiramanikkapattinam (Now Erwadi). Hazrat Salaar Sha Shaheed razi was martyred at Pallichandai near Silaiman and Hazrat Syed Ibrahim Shaheed Razi at Karseri near Sakkimangalam. The remaining 7 soldiers fought bravely and continued their journey towards ervadi. Again a large group of Pnadiyan soldiers followed them up and a rigorous war held at Manamadurai in which five of the Arabian soldiers were martyred. The remaining two soldiers travelled hard to convey the message to the Emperor of Erwadi. Hazrat Umar Khattab Shaheed Razi was martyred at Kilavaneri near Meesal. The only soldier who was alive was injured brutally by the Pandiyas. But somehow He managed to reach Bouthiramanikkapattanam and conveyed the message of Thiuppandiyan's invasion back to Madurai. Hazrat Sulthan Syed Ibrahim badusha was saddened by this and sent a large troop towards madurai.
Hazrat Sikandhar badhusha's Martyrdom
Before the troop could reach madurai, the tough war at madurai came to end and thiruppandiyan captured the throne back. Hazrath Sulthan Sikkandhar Badhusha shaheed rested at Thiruparankundram caves for prayers and peace. Even after capturing the throne, king Thiruppandiyan was afraid of Hazrat Sultha Sikandhar badusha and the arabian forces surging back. So he was in search of hazrat Sulthan sikandhar badhusha shaheed.Thousand sof soldiers were sent in search, and finally they could see a rock flying up and settling down regularly in the Thiruparankundram hill and when they followed that, they saw an arabian horse at the top of the hill which they confirmed to be of Hazrat Sulthan Sikandhar badhusha. A few soldiers reached the cave where they found the rock to fly up while and settle down when hazrat Sultahn Sikandhar badhusha was praying during His standing and prostration respectively. One of the mal'oon from the soldiers of pandiya martyred Hazrat Sulathan Sikandhar badhusha Shaheed Raziyallah ta'ala anhu during His prostration in prayers. Immediately the Pandiya soldier turned blind. Realising this to be the karamat of Hazrat Sulthan Sikandhar badhusha, they buried the Holy Jasada Mubarak at the top of the hill as per Islamic regulations. A big rock flew and covered the Qabr of hazrat Sulthan Iskandhar badusha and the pandiyan soldiers got their vision back. These are the miracles of Hazrat Sultahn Sikandhar badhusha.
Panch Shaheed Miracles & dargah Today
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Hospitals
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- Govt. Hospital
- Jayapal Hospital
- Sivaraj Hospital
- Balammal (ChandraSekar)Hospital
- Sundarajan Hospiotal
Educational Institutions
- Ganapathi Seethai Ammal College
- Matha College of Arts and Science College
- Matha College of Nursing
- Matha College of Teachers Training
- Matha ITI
- Seikalathur Kamatchi Amman Polytechnic College
SHOPS SERVICE CENTRE
- JOANNA COMPUTERS
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Schools
- Abirami English Medium
- Baba Matriculation School
- CSI High School for the deaf & dumb
- CSI High School
- GOVT Girls Higher Secondary School
- Kannar Theru Elementary School
- Muthu Ameenal Muslim Nursery and Primary School (MNM) Kannar St
- O.V.C Elementary School
- O.V.C Higher Secondary School
- R.C High School
- Seventh Day Adventist Matriculation School (SIPCOT)
- St. Joseph Matriculation School
- SuriyaNarayana Primary School
- Govt.Elementary school-Burmacolony
- R.C.St.Cesilia's.middle school
Theatres
- Seeniappa Theatre
- Sri Priya Theatre
Politics
Manamadurai assembly constituency (SC) is part of sivagangai(Lok Sabha constituency). [4]
Places to visit
- Parthipanoor Dam(Vethiyarnendal)
- A nameless big tree(near by Vethiyarnendal,Nedungulam).
- Palmera tree with 4(5) branch. Near petrol bulk Rameshwaram Highway$Vannikudi Railway crossing
- Thayamangalam Arulmigu Muthumaari Amman Temple (19 km eastwards from Manamadurai)
- Thiru Iruthaya Andavar Church(near 4 km)