Kabisthalam
Kabisthalam | |
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village | |
Coordinates: 10°56′55″N 79°15′52″E / 10.948616°N 79.264467°ECoordinates: 10°56′55″N 79°15′52″E / 10.948616°N 79.264467°E\ | |
Country | |
State | Tamil Nadu |
District | Thanjavur |
Population | |
• Total | 7,300 |
Languages | |
• Official | Tamil |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Telephone code | 91-4374 |
Kabisthalam is a village under Papanasam taluk in Thanjavur district in Tamil Nadu.It is located on the river Cauvery. Located 14 kilometers from Kumbakonam and two kilometers from Papanasam, it is the birthplace of Indian National Congress leader G. K. Moopanar. Its people are known for their silk saree weaving.
Major crops are: Paddy, Sugarcane, and Vegetables. The place derives its name from the Gajendra Varadha Temple located in it. It is located in between kallanai poombhuhar state high way. Gajendra Varadha temple is one of the pilgrimage ( 38 th Divyasthala) . It is the hotspot Center for nearby villages. Mother Nature cover the village with its beauty.
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