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'''Mayanur''' is a small town situated in the [[Karur district]] in [[Tamil Nadu]], India. It is located on the banks of the [[Kaveri]] river and on Karur–Trichy National Highway.

According to tradition, Mayanur is believed to be a place where the ancient [[Chera]], [[Chola]], and [[Pandya]] dynasties intersected, marked by the [[Madukkarai Wall]] fortification.{{not verified in body|date=June 2021}}

== Etymology ==
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The name Mayanur is derived from the [[Tamil language|Tamil word]] ''maiyam'' (or ''mayanam''), which means "centre". It is believed to have been at the intersection of ancient kingdoms, and it is now located in the middle of [[Tamil Nadu]] state in [[South India]].

== Geography ==
[[File: WP 000458.jpg|thumb|The Kaveri river as seen from Mayanur.]]
[[File:NWP 130114 0000.jpg|thumb|Panoramic view from the old dam]]
Mayanur is situated in the Kaveri river basin in the Tamil Nadu plains. The [[Kaveri|Kaveri River]] flows through Mayanur's northern side. A check dam was constructed across the river for flood control and irrigation.

Mayanur is 20 kilometers (12.4 miles) from the district administrative capital, [[Karur]], and 21 kilometers (13 miles) from [[Kulithalai]]. Mayanur covers an area of {{convert|9.29|km2|abbr=on}} and has five sub-divisions: Kaspa Mayanur, Keela Mayanur, Pudhu Street, Mela Mayanur, and Kilinjanatham. It had a population of 4,846 in 2020.<ref name=qeoiq>{{Cite web|url=https://geoiq.io/places/Mayanur/6yxdoZs0ts|title=Mayanur, Karur | Village | GeoIQ}}</ref>{{better source needed|date=June 2021}}

== Temples and festivals ==
[[File:WP 000455.jpg|thumb|Sellandiamman (local temple deity)]]
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Sri Sellandiamman Temple is one of the most ancient and historical locations in Mayanur. The temple deity is known as Sellandiamman, and its sculpture within the shrine has a slight bend in its neck. This matches the slightly off-line position of the main center of the temple with the path of its main entrance, and it is locally believed that the deity's neck is bent to facilitate its view of the Kaveri river. This temple name is mentioned many times in the ancient folk legend, ''Ponnar-Sankar''.

Other temples include தானாய் வளர்ந்த மாரியம்மன் (Tāṉāy vaḷarnta māriyam'maṉ), திரு மாரியம்மன் (Tiru māriyam'maṉ) Sri Mariamman Temple, and Kilinjanatham Mariamman temple which is also called ஆதி மாரியம்மன் (Āti māriyam'maṉ). Sri Sannasi Appan Temple is located in Mettu Thiruckampuliyur, 2 km from Mayanur.

[[Aadi Perukku|Aadi-Perukku]] is a festival that is celebrated on the banks of the Kaveri River. It is a [[Tamizha]]r festival celebrated on the 18th day of the Tamizh month of Adi (Tamil: ஆடி மாதம்; mid-July to mid-August). The festival pays tribute to water's life-sustaining properties.

During April or May, a five-day festival is celebrated.

[[File:WP 000452.jpg|thumb|Greeny Park]]

== Economy ==
Mayanur's economy mainly consists of fishing, which is its biggest export to nearby districts and states, and tourism.{{citation needed|date=June 2021}}

=== Industry ===
Mayanur is a small industrial hub<ref>{{Cite web|title=mayanur造句_用"mayanur"造句|url=https://tw.ichacha.net/mzj/mayanur.html|access-date=2021-05-21|website=tw.ichacha.net}}</ref>{{better source needed|date=June 2021}} and is home to many small and medium-sized manufacturing industries such as Karur KCP packaging Ltd, Fenner India Textiles, Ltd., and Muthu Spinning Mills Ltd.{{citation needed|date=June 2021}}

TANCEM (Tamil Nadu Cement Corporation) once had a Mayanur factory which produced commercial asbestos sheets and pipes from 1983 until 2001. Although a high-revenue industry, the factory was shut down due to political decisions.{{citation needed|date=June 2021}}

=== Markets ===
There are numerous provisional, grocery, garland shops, and multi-product stores, and a weekly vegetable and multi-product rural market.{{citation needed|date=June 2021}}

== Transportation ==
Mayanur is located on the Karur–Trichy National Highway ([[National Highway 17 (India)|NH-37]]). The Mayanur railway station is on two broad-gauge lines and is a stopping point for most trains. High-frequency bus service is available from Karur and Trichchirappalli.<ref>{{Cite web|title=About Tamil Nadu {{!}} Tamil Nadu Government Portal|url=https://www.tn.gov.in/tamilnadustate|access-date=2021-05-21|website=www.tn.gov.in}}</ref>

== Education ==
Private and public schools are available with instruction in English and [[Tamizh]]. DIET-Mayanur (District Institute of Education and Training) has its main campus in Mayanur, and is among the higher-ranked government teacher training institutes.<ref>{{Cite web|title=District Institute of Education and Training Mayanur Karur, Karur - Address, Reviews, Fees and Admissions 2021|url=https://www.icbse.com/colleges/district-institute-of-education-and-training-mayanur-karur-0y9n9l|access-date=2021-05-21|website=iCBSE|language=en-US}}</ref>

== References ==
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[[Category:Villages in Karur district]]

Mayanur (Karur) - Revision history

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