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{{Short description|Town in Tamil Nadu}} | |||
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{{Infobox settlement | {{Infobox settlement | ||
| name | | name = Thirukovilur | ||
| official_name | | official_name = <!-- Please do not add any Indic script in this infobox, per WP:INDICSCRIPT policy. --> | ||
| native_name | | native_name = | ||
| native_name_lang | | native_name_lang = | ||
| other_name | | other_name = Thirukoilure Thirukkovalur Tirukkoyilur | ||
| | | nicknames = Koval, Temple City | ||
| settlement_type | | settlement_type = Municipality Administration | ||
| image_skyline | | image_skyline = Ulagalantha perumal.j.jpg | ||
| image_alt | | image_alt = | ||
| image_caption | | image_caption = [[Ulagalantha Perumal Temple, Tirukoyilur|Ulagalantha Perumal Temple]] | ||
| pushpin_map | | pushpin_map = India Tamil Nadu | ||
| pushpin_label_position | | pushpin_label_position = right | ||
| pushpin_map_alt | | pushpin_map_alt = Thirukovilur | ||
| pushpin_map_caption | | pushpin_map_caption = Location in Tamil Nadu, India | ||
| coordinates | | coordinates = {{coord|11|58|03|N|79|12|20|E|display=inline,title}} | ||
| subdivision_type | | subdivision_type = Country | ||
| subdivision_name | | subdivision_name = {{flag|India}} | ||
| subdivision_type1 | | subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]] | ||
| subdivision_name1 | | subdivision_name1 = [[Tamil Nadu]] | ||
| subdivision_type2 | | subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]] | ||
| subdivision_name2 | | subdivision_name2 = [[villupuram district]] | ||
| established_title | | established_title = <!-- Established --> | ||
| established_date | | established_date = | ||
| founder | | founder = | ||
| named_for | | named_for = Temples And Heritage Town | ||
| government_type | | government_type = Municipality Government Of Tamilnadu | ||
| governing_body | | governing_body = Commissioner Government | ||
| unit_pref | | unit_pref = Metric | ||
| area_footnotes | | area_footnotes = | ||
| area_rank | | area_rank = | ||
| area_total_km2 | | area_total_km2 = 11.99 | ||
| elevation_footnotes | | elevation_footnotes = | ||
| elevation_m | | elevation_m = 73 | ||
| population_total | | population_total = 60212 | ||
| population_as_of | | population_as_of = 2011 | ||
| population_rank | | population_rank = | ||
| population_density_km2 | | population_density_km2 = auto | ||
| population_demonym | | population_demonym = | ||
| population_footnotes | | population_footnotes = | ||
| demographics_type1 | | demographics_type1 = Languages | ||
| demographics1_title1 | | demographics1_title1 = Speaking | ||
| demographics1_info1 | | demographics1_info1 = [[Tamil language|Tamil]] | ||
| timezone1 | | timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | ||
| utc_offset1 | | utc_offset1 = +5:30 | ||
| postal_code_type | | postal_code_type = <!-- [[Postal Index Number|PIN]] --> | ||
| postal_code | | postal_code = 605757 | ||
| registration_plate | | registration_plate = TN-32, TN-15" | ||
| website | | website = https://www.tnurbantree.tn.gov.in/tirukovilur/ | ||
| footnotes | | footnotes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Tirukoilur''' also spelt as ''Tirukkoyilur'' or ''Tirukovilur'' is a | '''Tirukoilur''' also spelt as ''Tirukkoyilur'' or ''Tirukovilur'' is a Town and the Headquarters of Tirukoilur taluk in [[villupuram district|villupuram District]], [[Tamil Nadu]], India. This town is located on the southern bank of [[Thenpennai River]] and famous for the [[Ulagalantha Perumal Temple, Tirukoilur|Ulagalantha Perumal Temple]], the [[Veerateeswarar Temple, Thirukovilur|Veerateeswarar Temple]] and the [[Kabilar Kundru]]. Tirukoilur is located on the highway connecting cities of [[Tiruvannamalai]] and [[Vellore]] with Southern Tamil Nadu. The town is served by Tirukoilur railway station (formerly, Arakandanallur [[Thirukoilur division|Thirukovilur]] railway station). | ||
Vanavan Mahadevi, the mother of [[Rajaraja Chola I]], was born as a Tamil princess of [[Chera dynasty|Chera]] dynasty in Tirukoilur. | |||
== | ==Demographics== | ||
{{As of|2011|}} India [[census]], | {{As of|2011|}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2014: Data from the 2014 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Tirukoilur had a population of 60212. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Tirukoilur has an average literacy rate of 78%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 83%, and female literacy is 73%. In Tirukoilur, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age. | ||
==Transport== | ==Transport== | ||
Tirukoilur is well-connected by road and rail. Many state highways pass through this municipality.{{citation needed|date=November 2022}} | |||
State Highway 9 (Tamil Nadu)|SH9]] [[Cuddalore]]-[[Thirukovilur]]--[[Vellore]] | |||
SH-7 [[Tirukkoyilur (state assembly constituency)|Thirukoilur]]-[[Villupuram]] | SH-7 [[Tirukkoyilur (state assembly constituency)|Thirukoilur]]-[[Villupuram]] | ||
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SH-211 [[Thirukoilur division|Thirukoilur]] Bye-Pass Road -[[Kandachipuram]] | SH-211 [[Thirukoilur division|Thirukoilur]] Bye-Pass Road -[[Kandachipuram]] | ||
State Highway 68 (Tamil Nadu)|SH68]] [[Cuddalore]]-[[Thirukovilur]]-[[Sankarapuram]] | |||
SH-137 [[Thirukoilur division|Thirukoilur]]-[[Elavanasurkottai]]-[[Asanoo|Asanur]]-[[Tiruchirappalli|Trichy]] | SH-137 [[Thirukoilur division|Thirukoilur]]-[[Elavanasurkottai]]-[[Asanoo|Asanur]]-[[Tiruchirappalli|Trichy]] | ||
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==Significance== | ==Significance== | ||
Tirukoilur is | Tirukoilur is famous for the [[Ulagalantha Perumal Temple, Tirukoyilur|Ulagalantha Perumal Temple]]. This temple has a very big raja gopuram and is the 3rd longest [[gopuram]] in Tamil Nadu. The statue of [[Vishnu]] is so beautiful with ''varnakalapam''. There is a sanathi even for [[Vamana]]. As per Hindu legend, Vishnu appeared to the ''mudhal Alvars'' (first three ''Alvars'') at Thirukkoilur. The temple plays a special part in Vaishnavism as it is where the first three Alvars sang the first three ''Thiruvandadhis'' compiled in ''[[Naalayira Divya Prabandham|Naalayira Divya Prabandam]]'', the Sri Vaishnava canon. [[Thirumangai Azhwar|Thirumangai Alvar]], another Alvar saint also revered the deity in his verses compiled in ''Nalayira Divya Prabandam'' . [[Veerateeswarar Temple|Ashta Veeratanams]], Ashta – eight Veeratanam – Place of Bravery. As per legends, Shiva is believed to have destroyed eight different demons namely Andakasuran, Gajasuran, Jalandasuran, Thirupuradhi, Kaman, Arjunan, Dakshan and Taaragasuran. There are eight temples built signifying each of his victories in the war,<ref>{{cite book|title=History of Medical and Spiritual Sciences of Siddhas of Tamil Nadu|last=P.|first=Karthigayan|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Q4HDDAAAQBAJ&q=veerattam&pg=PT388|page=388|publisher=Notion Press|year=2016|isbn=9789352065523}}</ref> and also as places where he is believed to have performed with fury.<ref name=C137>[[#Madhavan|Madhavan 2014]], p. 145</ref> | ||
[https:// | The eight temples are: | ||
* [[Thiruvadigai Temple, Panruti|Tiruvadigai Veerattaaneswarar Temple]] at Thiruvadigai | |||
* [[Veerateeswarar Temple|Tirukkovilur Veerateshwarar Temple]] at Tirukoilur | |||
* [[Korukkai Veeratteswarar Temple|Veerateswarar temple]] at Korukkai or Thirukkurukkai | |||
* [[Amritaghateswarar-Abirami Temple, Thirukkadaiyur|Amirtagateswarar Temple]] at [[Thirukadaiyur]] | |||
* [[Viratteswara Temple, Vazhuvur|Vazhuvur Verateswarar Temple]] at [[Vazhuvoor]] | |||
* [[Keelaparasalur Veerateswarar Temple]] at Tirupariyalur | |||
* [[Kandeeswarar Temple]] at [[Thirukkandiyur]] | |||
* [[Tiruvirkudi Veerataneswarar Temple]] at Thiruvirkudi.<ref name=R>{{cite book|title=An introduction to religion and Philosophy - Tévarám and Tivviyappirapantam|url=https://archive.org/details/dli.jZY9lup2kZl6TuXGlZQdjZY2lZpy.TVA_BOK_0006115|last=R.|first=Dr. Vijayalakshmy|publisher=International Institute of Tamil Studies| location=Chennai|year=2001|edition=1st|pages=458–9}}</ref> Shiva in all these temples are described to have used bow and arrow, trident and spear. | |||
Gnananandagiri Swamigal, established his modest ashram [http://gnanananda.org/ashram/ | Other significance include following: | ||
*'''Ulagalantha Perumal Temple''' or '''Trivikrama Temple''' is a [[Hindu]] temple dedicated to [[Vishnu]] located in [[Tirukkoyilur]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]]. As per Hindu legend, Vishnu appeared to the ''mudhal Alvars'' (first three ''Alvars'') at Thirukkoilur. The temple plays a special part in Vaishnavism as it is where the first three Alvars sang the first three ''Thiruvandadhis'' compiled in ''[[Naalayira Divya Prabandham|Naalayira Divya Prabandam]]'', the Sri Vaishnava canon. [[Thirumangai Azhwar|Thirumangai Alvar]], another Alvar saint also revered the deity in his verses compiled in ''Nalayira Divya Prabandam''. | |||
*'''Kabilar Kundru''' (or Kabilar rock) is a hill rock in the middle of the [[Ponnaiyar River]] in Tirukoilur. It is known for Tamil poet [[Kapilar]] did [[Vadakirrutal]] (fast unto death) here, after his friend [[Vēl Pāri]] was killed in a battle. It is one of the [[List of State Protected Monuments in Tamil Nadu|protected monuments in Tamil Nadu]] by the [[Archaeological Survey of India]]. | |||
*'''[[Raghuttama Tirtha|Shri Raghuttama Teerthar]]''' was one of the greatest saints of Shri [[Uttaradi Matha]]. Shri Raghuttama Teerthar entered the Brindavana at Manampundi, near Tirukoilur | |||
*Gnananandagiri Swamigal, established his modest ashram [http://gnanananda.org/ashram/ "Sri Gnanananda Thapovanam"], which is a quiet place, situated on the northern banks of Pennar river, near Thirukovilur in Tamil Nadu. Thapovanam meaning "forest of penance" is today a place of pilgrimage. | |||
==Anecdote== | ==Anecdote== | ||
While on a visit to [[Ceylon]], the ancient female Tamil poet [[Avvaiyar]] was caught up in a torrential rain, and took shelter in the house of two women, Angavay and Sangavay. These women took care of Avvai with great kindness and promised that they will be given in marriage to the King of Tirucovalur. On hearing this the King agreed to take the women in marriage if they were given away by the [[Chera]], [[Chola]] and the [[Pandya]]. Avvai then makes an invocation to [[Ganesha]] for making the invitation on a palmyra leaf, on which Ganesha appears before her. On receiving the invitation the three kings come for marriage and give away Angavay and Sangavay in marriage (pp. 57–59). | While on a visit to [[Ceylon]], the ancient female Tamil poet [[Avvaiyar (Sangam poet)|Avvaiyar]] was caught up in a torrential rain, and took shelter in the house of two women, Angavay and Sangavay. These women took care of Avvai with great kindness and promised that they will be given in marriage to the King of Tirucovalur. On hearing this the King agreed to take the women in marriage if they were given away by the [[Chera]], [[Chola]] and the [[Pandya]]. Avvai then makes an invocation to [[Ganesha]] for making the invitation on a palmyra leaf, on which Ganesha appears before her. On receiving the invitation the three kings come for marriage and give away Angavay and Sangavay in marriage (pp.&nbsp;57–59).<ref name="Robinson1873">{{cite book |author= Edward Jewitt Robinson |title=Tamil Wisdom; Traditions Concerning Hindu Sages, and Selections from their writings |url=https://archive.org/details/tamilwisdomtradi00robiuoft |year=1873 |publisher= Wesleyan Conference Office | location=London}}</ref> There is a mention of this time period in ''[[Ponniyin Selvan]].''{{citation needed|date=November 2022}} | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
{{Municipalities of Tamil Nadu}} | |||
{{Commons category|Tirukoyilur}} | {{Commons category|Tirukoyilur}} | ||
* http://www.thirukovalur.org (Official Devasthanam Website) | * http://www.thirukovalur.org (Official Devasthanam Website) | ||
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Thirukovilur
Thirukoilure Thirukkovalur Tirukkoyilur | |
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Municipality Administration | |
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| Nicknames: Koval, Temple City | |
  Thirukovilur Location in Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Coordinates: 11°58′03″N 79°12′20″E / 11.96750°N 79.20556°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | villupuram district |
| Named for | Temples And Heritage Town |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality Government Of Tamilnadu |
| • Body | Commissioner Government |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.99 km2 (4.63 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 73 m (240 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 60,212 |
| • Density | 5,000/km2 (13,000/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Speaking | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| <!-- PIN --> | 605757 |
| Vehicle registration | TN-32, TN-15" |
| Website | https://www.tnurbantree.tn.gov.in/tirukovilur/ |
Tirukoilur also spelt as Tirukkoyilur or Tirukovilur is a Town and the Headquarters of Tirukoilur taluk in villupuram District, Tamil Nadu, India. This town is located on the southern bank of Thenpennai River and famous for the Ulagalantha Perumal Temple, the Veerateeswarar Temple and the Kabilar Kundru. Tirukoilur is located on the highway connecting cities of Tiruvannamalai and Vellore with Southern Tamil Nadu. The town is served by Tirukoilur railway station (formerly, Arakandanallur Thirukovilur railway station).
Vanavan Mahadevi, the mother of Rajaraja Chola I, was born as a Tamil princess of Chera dynasty in Tirukoilur.
Demographics
As of 2011[update] India census,<ref>"Census of India 2014: Data from the 2014 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.</ref> Tirukoilur had a population of 60212. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Tirukoilur has an average literacy rate of 78%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 83%, and female literacy is 73%. In Tirukoilur, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Transport
Tirukoilur is well-connected by road and rail. Many state highways pass through this municipality.[citation needed]
State Highway 9 (Tamil Nadu)|SH9]] Cuddalore-Thirukovilur--Vellore
SH-7 Thirukoilur-Villupuram
SH-211 Thirukoilur Bye-Pass Road -Kandachipuram
State Highway 68 (Tamil Nadu)|SH68]] Cuddalore-Thirukovilur-Sankarapuram
SH-137 Thirukoilur-Elavanasurkottai-Asanur-Trichy
MDR-1014 Thirukovilur-Manalurpet-Tiruvannamalai
MDR-812 Thirukoilur-Veerapandi-Vettavalam
MDR-784 Thirukoilur-Rishivandiyam-Thiyagadurugam- Kallakurichi
MDR-785 Thirukoilur - Thagadi
Significance
Tirukoilur is famous for the Ulagalantha Perumal Temple. This temple has a very big raja gopuram and is the 3rd longest gopuram in Tamil Nadu. The statue of Vishnu is so beautiful with varnakalapam. There is a sanathi even for Vamana. As per Hindu legend, Vishnu appeared to the mudhal Alvars (first three Alvars) at Thirukkoilur. The temple plays a special part in Vaishnavism as it is where the first three Alvars sang the first three Thiruvandadhis compiled in Naalayira Divya Prabandam, the Sri Vaishnava canon. Thirumangai Alvar, another Alvar saint also revered the deity in his verses compiled in Nalayira Divya Prabandam . Ashta Veeratanams, Ashta – eight Veeratanam – Place of Bravery. As per legends, Shiva is believed to have destroyed eight different demons namely Andakasuran, Gajasuran, Jalandasuran, Thirupuradhi, Kaman, Arjunan, Dakshan and Taaragasuran. There are eight temples built signifying each of his victories in the war,<ref>P., Karthigayan (2016). History of Medical and Spiritual Sciences of Siddhas of Tamil Nadu. Notion Press. p. 388. ISBN 9789352065523.</ref> and also as places where he is believed to have performed with fury.<ref name=C137>Madhavan 2014, p. 145</ref>
The eight temples are:
- Tiruvadigai Veerattaaneswarar Temple at Thiruvadigai
- Tirukkovilur Veerateshwarar Temple at Tirukoilur
- Veerateswarar temple at Korukkai or Thirukkurukkai
- Amirtagateswarar Temple at Thirukadaiyur
- Vazhuvur Verateswarar Temple at Vazhuvoor
- Keelaparasalur Veerateswarar Temple at Tirupariyalur
- Kandeeswarar Temple at Thirukkandiyur
- Tiruvirkudi Veerataneswarar Temple at Thiruvirkudi.<ref name=R>R., Dr. Vijayalakshmy (2001). An introduction to religion and Philosophy - Tévarám and Tivviyappirapantam (1st ed.). Chennai: International Institute of Tamil Studies. pp. 458–9.</ref> Shiva in all these temples are described to have used bow and arrow, trident and spear.
Other significance include following:
- Ulagalantha Perumal Temple or Trivikrama Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu located in Tirukkoyilur, Tamil Nadu, India. As per Hindu legend, Vishnu appeared to the mudhal Alvars (first three Alvars) at Thirukkoilur. The temple plays a special part in Vaishnavism as it is where the first three Alvars sang the first three Thiruvandadhis compiled in Naalayira Divya Prabandam, the Sri Vaishnava canon. Thirumangai Alvar, another Alvar saint also revered the deity in his verses compiled in Nalayira Divya Prabandam.
- Kabilar Kundru (or Kabilar rock) is a hill rock in the middle of the Ponnaiyar River in Tirukoilur. It is known for Tamil poet Kapilar did Vadakirrutal (fast unto death) here, after his friend Vēl Pāri was killed in a battle. It is one of the protected monuments in Tamil Nadu by the Archaeological Survey of India.
- Shri Raghuttama Teerthar was one of the greatest saints of Shri Uttaradi Matha. Shri Raghuttama Teerthar entered the Brindavana at Manampundi, near Tirukoilur
- Gnananandagiri Swamigal, established his modest ashram "Sri Gnanananda Thapovanam", which is a quiet place, situated on the northern banks of Pennar river, near Thirukovilur in Tamil Nadu. Thapovanam meaning "forest of penance" is today a place of pilgrimage.
Anecdote
While on a visit to Ceylon, the ancient female Tamil poet Avvaiyar was caught up in a torrential rain, and took shelter in the house of two women, Angavay and Sangavay. These women took care of Avvai with great kindness and promised that they will be given in marriage to the King of Tirucovalur. On hearing this the King agreed to take the women in marriage if they were given away by the Chera, Chola and the Pandya. Avvai then makes an invocation to Ganesha for making the invitation on a palmyra leaf, on which Ganesha appears before her. On receiving the invitation the three kings come for marriage and give away Angavay and Sangavay in marriage (pp. 57–59).<ref name="Robinson1873">Edward Jewitt Robinson (1873). Tamil Wisdom; Traditions Concerning Hindu Sages, and Selections from their writings. London: Wesleyan Conference Office.</ref> There is a mention of this time period in Ponniyin Selvan.[citation needed]
References
External links
- http://www.thirukovalur.org (Official Devasthanam Website)
- http://www.tirukoilur.com