Ulipuram
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Ulipuram
ulipuram | |
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village | |
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| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Salem |
| Government | |
| • Type | State governments |
| Population (2002) | |
| • Total | 10,000 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 636118 |
| Telephone code | 04282 |
| Vehicle registration | TN-77 |
| Nearest city | Thamampatti |
| Literacy | 90% |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Kallakurici |
| Climate | Coolest & hottest (Köppen) |
Ulipuram is a village in Gangavalli taluk, Salem district, Tamil Nadu, India,[1].
Geological research and evidence confirms the history and existence of habitat since at least 16th century, when it was known as Puliyarampur.[2]"The place got its name during the time of Nayakkar".[2] Two 16th Century hero stones and two slabs containing Tamil inscriptions with details of donations to a nearby temple to run a religious retreat by using the revenue from paddy fields have been discovered in Ulipuram.[2]
Now, the village is more secular consists of various castes those live in harmony. Mainly Nayakkar, Vanniyar, Kurumbar, Kavundar, Reddiyar castes makes up much of this village.
Arulmighu Marriamman Kovil makes up the village's center, named for the prominently worshiped goddess Marriamman, established by village people, now listed under HRNC.[1]
The village is historically known for agriculture, sheep, goat and cow breeding.
Ulipuram is a predominantly agricultural community with major crops including rice, nuts, sugarcane, and corn.
Residences are centralized around the area's surrounding farms, subdividing Ulipuram into groups and localities including
- Eecha Oodai
- Kulimeduthottam
- Annaikattu
- Vembarasu
- Ulipuram Pudur
- Mettutheru
- KalanKaradu
- Thonthi Pillayar Kovil,
- Andi Kuttai
- NariKaradu
- Nallathangal Kuttai
- Nandukitan Pudur
- Mankaradu
- VisamoongilKuttai
- KuttiKaradu
- Bonthupuli Kadu.
Historically, Ulipuram receives ample rainfall which helps its agricultural activity. However, since 1996 there's been a reduced rainfall and farming has been severely affected. Hence, some farmers began seeking livelihood in other sectors of the economy.
After 24years Maha Kumbhabhishekam has been held at Arulmighu Maariamman Temple (HRNC Temple ID TM005146) on 17th September 2023.
Kumbhabhishekam, also known as Samprokshanam which is a Hindu temple ritual that is believed to homogenize, synergize and unite the mystic powers of the deity.
This grand event has been celebrated as a festival along with lot of traditional customs viz.,
- Mulaipari with gummipattu
- Karakumbam with ethnic dance
- Utchavar veethi ula with mela thalam
On the said day and at an auspicious time, the Kumbha is bathed with the charged and sanctified holy waters, that confers divine blessings on all devotees.
Temples
- Marriamman Kovil (Ulipuram)
- Vinayagar Kovil
- Piddariammam kovil
- Murugan kovil
- Thonthipillayar kovil
- Pambalaamman Kovil
- Perumal kovil
- varunabaghavaan kovil
- sivan kovil ulipuram
- Nallathangal Kovil ulipuram
Main crops
- Paddy
- Turmeric
- Tapioca
- Corn
- Sugarcane
- Ground nut
- Banana
- Coconut
- Vegetables
Work
- Agriculture
- Sago factories
- Cattle breeding
- Heavy motor vehicle drivers
- Bore well operators
List of Areas in Ulipuram
- kulimeduthottam
- Anaikattu
- Ulipuram Pudur
- Vembarasu
- Mettutheru
- KalanKaradu
- Thonthi Pillayar Kovil
- Andi Kuttai
- NariKaradu
- Nallathangal Kuttai
- Nandukitan Pudur
- Mankaradu
- VisamoongilKuttai
- KuttiKaradu
- Bonthupuli Kadu
- EEchaodai
Factory
- Sri ganabathi gloves knitting
Government Schools
- Panchayath Union primary school (Ulipuram)
- Panchayath Union higher secondary school (Ulipuram)[3]
- Panchayath Union primary school (Kalankaradu)
- Panchayath Union primary school (Echaoodai)
- Panchayath Union primary school (Pudhur)
- Few preschools (Sathunavu Pallikodam)
Private Schools
- Saraswathi Matriculation School
Banks
- Lakshmi Vilas Bank
- Primary Agricultural Cooperative Society
ATM
- India 1 ATM
References
11°28′N 78°28′E / 11.467°N 78.467°E
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