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| image_skyline = Tirunageswaram3.JPG | | image_skyline = Tirunageswaram3.JPG | ||
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| image_caption = [[Rahu Stalam]] | | image_caption = [[Rahu Stalam]] | ||
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| pushpin_map_caption = | | pushpin_map_caption = Thirunageswaram, [[Thanjavur district|Thanjavur]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]] | ||
| coordinates = | | coordinates = {{coord|10.9637|N|79.4315|E|display=inline,title}}[https://geohack.toolforge.org/geohack.php?pagename=Thirunageswaram¶ms=10.9637_N_79.4315_E_type:city(13814)_region:IN-TN] | ||
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| subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]] | | subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]] | ||
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| elevation_m = | | elevation_m = 75 | ||
| population_total = | | population_total = 13,814 | ||
| population_as_of = 2001 | | population_as_of = 2001 | ||
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| demographics1_title1 = Official | | demographics1_title1 = Official | ||
| demographics1_info1 = [[Tamil language|Tamil]] | | demographics1_info1 = [[Tamil language|Tamil]] | ||
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | | timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | ||
| utc_offset1 = +5:30 | | utc_offset1 = +5:30 | ||
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| postal_code =612204 | | postal_code =612204 | ||
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'''Thirunageswaram''' is a [[panchayat town]] in [[Thanjavur district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Tamil Nadu]]. Thirunageswaram is located 6 km east of [[Kumbakonam]]. It is the suburban region of business city of Kumbakonam. | '''Thirunageswaram''' is a [[panchayat town]] in [[Thanjavur district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Tamil Nadu]]. Thirunageswaram is located 6 km east of [[Kumbakonam]]. It is the suburban region of business city of Kumbakonam. | ||
Thirunageswaram is one of the many temple towns in the state which is named after the grooves, clusters or forests dominated by a particular variety of a tree or shrub and the same variety of tree or shrub sheltering the presiding deity. The region is believed to have been covered with Chamapaka forest and hence called Chamapakavanam.<ref>{{cite book|title=Alayam - The Hindu temple - An epitome of Hindu Culture|pages=10, 31|publisher=Sri Ramakrishna Math|year=2013|location=Mylapore, Chennai|last=Reddy|first=G.Venkatramana|isbn=978-81-7823-542-4}}</ref> | Thirunageswaram is one of the many temple towns in the state which is named after the grooves, clusters or forests dominated by a particular variety of a tree or shrub and the same variety of tree or shrub sheltering the presiding deity. The region is believed to have been covered with [[Magnolia champaca|Chamapaka]] forest and hence called Chamapakavanam.<ref>{{cite book|title=Alayam - The Hindu temple - An epitome of Hindu Culture|pages=10, 31|publisher=Sri Ramakrishna Math|year=2013|location=Mylapore, Chennai|last=Reddy|first=G.Venkatramana|isbn=978-81-7823-542-4}}</ref> | ||
==Demographics== | ==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> Thirunageswaram had a population of 9,814. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Thirunageswaram has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 79%, and female literacy is 65%. In Thirunageswaram, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age. | {{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> Thirunageswaram had a population of 9,814. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Thirunageswaram has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: the male literacy is 79%, and the female literacy is 65%. In Thirunageswaram, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age. | ||
The town receives a rainfall every year (120 cm) and | The town receives a rainfall every year (120 cm) and is known for its extremely fertile land. The chief crops harvested here include rice and corn, while coconut and mango farms are also found in abundance. | ||
==Temples at Thirunageswaram== | ==Temples at Thirunageswaram== | ||
There are two major temples at Thirunageswaram. One of them is the famous [[Vaishnavite]] temple of '''Oppliyappan''' ([[Oppliyappan Sannadhi]]), the other the [[Rahu stalam|Thiru Nageswarar]] or '''Naganatha Swami''' temple for [[Shaivites]]. | There are two major temples at Thirunageswaram. One of them is the famous [[Vaishnavite]] temple of '''Oppliyappan''' ([[Oppliyappan Sannadhi]]), while the other is the [[Rahu stalam|Thiru Nageswarar]] or '''Naganatha Swami''' temple for [[Shaivites]]. | ||
===Oppliyappan Sannadhi=== | ===Oppliyappan Sannadhi=== | ||
[[Oppiliappan temple]] attracts pilgrims throughout the year. Ramanavami is celebrated every year in a grand manner in the months of April/May. Thirukalyanam and Kanakibishekam are the two important events in Ramanavami festival. | [[Oppiliappan temple]] attracts pilgrims throughout the year. [[Rama Navami|Ramanavami]] is celebrated every year in a grand manner in the months of April/May. Thirukalyanam and Kanakibishekam are the two important events in Ramanavami festival. The temple food ([[Prasada|prasadam]]) is always prepared without salt in any food, and a custom of not carrying salt-containing foods into the temple is observed. | ||
===Naganatha Swami temple=== | ===Naganatha Swami temple=== | ||
[[Tirunageswaram Naganathar Temple]] (Naga | [[Tirunageswaram Naganathar Temple]] (''Naga'' meaning "Snake" and ''Natha'' meaning "God" in Tamil and Sanskrit) is a temple dedicated to [[Shiva]]. An important feature of the Naganatha Swami temple is the [[Rahu]] bhagawan (one of the [[Navagraha|nine celestial bodies]]) sannathi. It is the 29th in the series of [[Paadal Petra Sthalam|Tevara Stalams]] located south of the [[river Kaveri]]. Here milk [[abhishekam]] is performed daily during [[Rahukaalam]]. While this is performed, the milk poured on the statue turns blue when it passes over the body of the idol and once again to white after it reaches the floor. This wonder is watched by many daily during the Raahu Kaalam. This is also the only place wherein one can view Rahu bhagawan with his consorts. The mythological serpents [[Shesha|Aadi Seshan]], [[Daksha|Dakshan]] and Kaarkotakan worshipped [[Shiva]] here. Nala worshipped Shiva here too. [[Gautama Maharishi]], [[Parashara]] and [[Bhageerata]] are also associated with this temple. | ||
== Business == | == Business == | ||
*Weaving | *Weaving silk sarees is the main economic activity in this small town, while tourism and devotees visiting the temples here provide a secondary income for the people of this town. | ||
== Education == | == Education == | ||
*Government Higher Secondary School. | *Government Higher Secondary School. | ||
*Rajamani Matriculation School. | *Rajamani Matriculation School. | ||
*Aided Primary School, Thirunageswaram North. | |||
*Tiruvalluvur Primary School. | *Tiruvalluvur Primary School. | ||
*Aided middle school, Sannapuram. | *Aided middle school, Sannapuram. | ||
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== Politics == | == Politics == | ||
Tirunageswaram assembly constituency is part of Mayiladuturai (Lok Sabha constituency). | Tirunageswaram assembly constituency is part of [[Mayiladuthurai Lok Sabha constituency|Mayiladuturai (Lok Sabha constituency)]]. | ||
Present MP - Mr. S.RAMALINGAM (DMK) | Present MP - '''Mr. S.RAMALINGAM''' (DMK) | ||
Present MLA - Mr. Anbazhagan (DMK) | Present MLA - '''Mr. Anbazhagan''' (DMK) | ||
Present President - | |||
President Mrs. T.JOTHI THAMARAISELVAN (DMK) | |||
Present | |||
Present Vice President - '''Mrs. Udaya Uppili'''(DMK). | |||
Thirunageswaram has totally 15 wards. | Thirunageswaram has totally 15 wards. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
== External links == | |||
* [https://geohack.toolforge.org/geohack.php?pagename=Thirunageswaram¶ms=10.9637_N_79.4315_E_type:city(13814)_region:IN-TN GeoHack - Thirunageswaram] | |||
{{Thanjavur district}} | {{Thanjavur district}} | ||
[[Category:Cities and towns in Thanjavur district]] | [[Category:Cities and towns in Thanjavur district]] | ||
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Thirunageswaram | |
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Town panchayat/Sub urban | |
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  Thirunageswaram | |
| Coordinates: 10°57′49″N 79°25′53″E / 10.9637°N 79.4315°E[1] | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Thanjavur |
| Government | |
| • Chairman | Kurinja S.Saminathan |
| Elevation | 75 m (246 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 13,814 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 612204 |
Thirunageswaram is a panchayat town in Thanjavur district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Thirunageswaram is located 6 km east of Kumbakonam. It is the suburban region of business city of Kumbakonam.
Thirunageswaram is one of the many temple towns in the state which is named after the grooves, clusters or forests dominated by a particular variety of a tree or shrub and the same variety of tree or shrub sheltering the presiding deity. The region is believed to have been covered with Chamapaka forest and hence called Chamapakavanam.[1]
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of 2001[update] India census,[2] Thirunageswaram had a population of 9,814. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Thirunageswaram has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: the male literacy is 79%, and the female literacy is 65%. In Thirunageswaram, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
The town receives a rainfall every year (120 cm) and is known for its extremely fertile land. The chief crops harvested here include rice and corn, while coconut and mango farms are also found in abundance.
Temples at Thirunageswaram[edit | edit source]
There are two major temples at Thirunageswaram. One of them is the famous Vaishnavite temple of Oppliyappan (Oppliyappan Sannadhi), while the other is the Thiru Nageswarar or Naganatha Swami temple for Shaivites.
Oppliyappan Sannadhi[edit | edit source]
Oppiliappan temple attracts pilgrims throughout the year. Ramanavami is celebrated every year in a grand manner in the months of April/May. Thirukalyanam and Kanakibishekam are the two important events in Ramanavami festival. The temple food (prasadam) is always prepared without salt in any food, and a custom of not carrying salt-containing foods into the temple is observed.
Naganatha Swami temple[edit | edit source]
Tirunageswaram Naganathar Temple (Naga meaning "Snake" and Natha meaning "God" in Tamil and Sanskrit) is a temple dedicated to Shiva. An important feature of the Naganatha Swami temple is the Rahu bhagawan (one of the nine celestial bodies) sannathi. It is the 29th in the series of Tevara Stalams located south of the river Kaveri. Here milk abhishekam is performed daily during Rahukaalam. While this is performed, the milk poured on the statue turns blue when it passes over the body of the idol and once again to white after it reaches the floor. This wonder is watched by many daily during the Raahu Kaalam. This is also the only place wherein one can view Rahu bhagawan with his consorts. The mythological serpents Aadi Seshan, Dakshan and Kaarkotakan worshipped Shiva here. Nala worshipped Shiva here too. Gautama Maharishi, Parashara and Bhageerata are also associated with this temple.
Business[edit | edit source]
- Weaving silk sarees is the main economic activity in this small town, while tourism and devotees visiting the temples here provide a secondary income for the people of this town.
Education[edit | edit source]
- Government Higher Secondary School.
- Rajamani Matriculation School.
- Aided Primary School, Thirunageswaram North.
- Tiruvalluvur Primary School.
- Aided middle school, Sannapuram.
- Primary School.
- Government Primary School Anthamangalam .
Politics[edit | edit source]
Tirunageswaram assembly constituency is part of Mayiladuturai (Lok Sabha constituency). Present MP - Mr. S.RAMALINGAM (DMK)
Present MLA - Mr. Anbazhagan (DMK)
President Mrs. T.JOTHI THAMARAISELVAN (DMK)
Present
Present Vice President - Mrs. Udaya Uppili(DMK). Thirunageswaram has totally 15 wards.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Reddy, G.Venkatramana (2013). Alayam - The Hindu temple - An epitome of Hindu Culture. Mylapore, Chennai: Sri Ramakrishna Math. pp. 10, 31. ISBN 978-81-7823-542-4.
- ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
External links[edit | edit source]
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