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-'''Kayathar''' / '''[[Kayatharu]]''' is a [[panchayat town]] in [[Thoothukudi district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Tamil Nadu]]. It is situated along [[National Highway 7 (India)|National Highway 7]] (NH7) between [[Tirunelveli]] and [[Kovilpatti]].
+'''Kayathar''' / '''Kayatharu''' is a [[panchayat town]] in [[Thoothukudi district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Tamil Nadu]].
-Kayathar / [[Kayatharu]] is situated about {{convert|25|km}} from [[Tirunelveli]] on the way to [[Madurai]]. [[Veerapandiya Kattabomman]], one of the earliest opponents of [[British rule in India]] (in the first [[Polygar Wars|Polygar War]]), was hanged here on a [[Tamarind]] tree, by the British in 1799. A memorial to him has been built here by the [[Tamil Nadu]] government.
+== Etymology ==
-Kayathar / [[Kayatharu]] means "bitter river", from ''Aaru'' (Tamil for river) and ''kayarpu/kasappu'' (Tamil for bitter). This name may refer to the river flowing through the town and was attributed to Sri Kodhandaramar who always wore a ''thulasi malai'' (in English "basil garland" which has a bitter taste) and whose temple is located on the banks of the river. Arulmigu Kothandarameswarar Temple located here is one of the oldest temples in Thoothukudi district.<ref>http://www.kayatharkothandarameswarar.tnhrce.in</ref>
+Kayathar / Kayatharu means "bitter river", from ''Aaru'' (Tamil for river) and ''kayarpu/kasappu'' (Tamil for bitter). This name may refer to the river flowing through the town and was attributed to Sri Kodhandaramar who always wore a ''thulasi malai'' (in English "basil garland" which has a bitter taste) and whose temple is located on the banks of the river. Arulmigu Kothandarameswarar Temple located here is one of the oldest temples in Thoothukudi district.<ref>http://www.kayatharkothandarameswarar.tnhrce.in {{Dead link|date=March 2022}}</ref>
 The last [[Pandiya King]], Marthanda Varman, fought and lost to the [[Madurai Nayak Dynasty|Nayakar Dynasty]] at Kayathar.
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 The patriotic and revolutionary poet Mundasu Kavi Thiru Bharathiyaar was born near Kayathar (Ettayapuram).
-==Industry==
+== Geography==
-Mat production is a huge industry. The area is famous for heavy winds so it has windmills and Indian central government also have an office which was inaugurated by former prime minister Vajpayee.
 == Demographics ==
-{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns  (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Kayatharu had a population of 9497. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Kayatharu has an average literacy rate of 66%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 74%, and female literacy is 57%. In Kayatharu, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.
+=== Population ===
-== Features ==
+== Sports  ==
-* Market: The city has a weekly market, held every Thursday. There is an exclusive area for the functioning of this market. Several goods from cooking items to animals are sold here.  Kayathar is the center for marketing many agricultural things for the farmers around ~50 villages.
+Several cultural and sports events are arranged by the youngsters during the Pongal festival (14-20 January). The Kabadi game conducted is the most famous among those. More than 20 teams from nearby villages are participating every year.
 == References ==

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'''Kayathar''' / '''[[Kayatharu]]''' is a [[panchayat town]] in [[Thoothukudi district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Tamil Nadu]]. It is situated along [[National Highway 7 (India)|National Highway 7]] (NH7) between [[Tirunelveli]] and [[Kovilpatti]].

Kayathar / [[Kayatharu]] is situated about {{convert|25|km}} from [[Tirunelveli]] on the way to [[Madurai]]. [[Veerapandiya Kattabomman]], one of the earliest opponents of [[British rule in India]] (in the first [[Polygar Wars|Polygar War]]), was hanged here on a [[Tamarind]] tree, by the British in 1799. A memorial to him has been built here by the [[Tamil Nadu]] government.

Kayathar / [[Kayatharu]] means "bitter river", from ''Aaru'' (Tamil for river) and ''kayarpu/kasappu'' (Tamil for bitter). This name may refer to the river flowing through the town and was attributed to Sri Kodhandaramar who always wore a ''thulasi malai'' (in English "basil garland" which has a bitter taste) and whose temple is located on the banks of the river. Arulmigu Kothandarameswarar Temple located here is one of the oldest temples in Thoothukudi district.<ref>http://www.kayatharkothandarameswarar.tnhrce.in</ref>

==Historical events==
The last [[Pandiya King]], Marthanda Varman, fought and lost to the [[Madurai Nayak Dynasty|Nayakar Dynasty]] at Kayathar.

The local chief Veerapandiya Kattabomman, whose fort was located near Kayathar (Panchalan kurichi), was hanged by the British in this place. A statue commemorating him was built in Kayathar by Tamil cinema actor [[Sivaji Ganeshan]].

The poet Kalamega Kavi came to Kayathar and was hungry but didn't get any food in the Perumal temple. He was forced to carry Lord Perumal statue and was frustrated by his hunger. He sang poems to destroy the Perumal temple. After much decay it has been rebuilt in 2009.

The patriotic and revolutionary poet Mundasu Kavi Thiru Bharathiyaar was born near Kayathar (Ettayapuram).

==Industry==
Mat production is a huge industry. The area is famous for heavy winds so it has windmills and Indian central government also have an office which was inaugurated by former prime minister Vajpayee.

== Demographics ==
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Kayatharu had a population of 9497. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Kayatharu has an average literacy rate of 66%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 74%, and female literacy is 57%. In Kayatharu, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.

== Features ==
* Market: The city has a weekly market, held every Thursday. There is an exclusive area for the functioning of this market. Several goods from cooking items to animals are sold here. Kayathar is the center for marketing many agricultural things for the farmers around ~50 villages.
* School: Veera Pandia Kattabomman Govt. Hr. Sec. School. The school is named after the Veerapandiya Kattabomman. He was remembered for his brave actions against the British. The school is located in a calm place amidst farm fields.
* Sports: Several cultural and sports events are arranged by the youngsters during the Pongal festival (14-20 January). The Kabadi game conducted is the most famous among those. More than 20 teams from nearby villages are participating every year.
* Kutti Kulam: The water harvesting area. The rain water is saved in this pool for agricultural usage.
* Religion: Hinduism, Christianity and Muslim. The city has temples, churches and mosque.
** Temples: Akilanda Nayaki - Kothanda Rameshwarar Temple, Thirumalai nayaki - Thiruneelakandeshwarar Temple. They were built during Kings rule. A well known temple is the Kayathar Atthankarai Sudalai Madan Swamy temple where every year the Kodai festival is held.
** Church: St. Loorthu Matha Church. A very ancient church for the Roman Catholics. There are churches for CSI and other denominations of Protestant Christians.
** Mosque: The famous Muhammed Nainar Jummah mosque Palli Vaasal) is situated in the west of the city. It has a free Arabic school - Masjidur Rahmania Arabic school.

== References ==
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[[Category:Cities and towns in Thoothukudi district]]