Karnam Venkatachalam
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Karnam Venkatachalam (1874–1934) was an Indian government official. He attained posting of Karnam at an early age. During British reign, he was the chief of village people in Thamaraikulam.
Karnam Venkatachalam | |
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![]() Thamaraikulam Karnam Portrait at age of 50 | |
Predecessor | Karnam Muthuchamy |
Successor | Karnam Thillai Nayagam |
Born | Perumaal 14 January 1874 Thamaraikulam, Madras Presidency |
Died | 3 November 1934 Thamaraikulam, Madras Presidency | (aged 60)
Wives | Valli Ammaal Annathammaal |
Father | Karnam Muthuchamy |
Religion | Hinduism, Saivism |
Early lifeEdit
He was born in 1874 in Thamaraikulam, Theni, in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. He is the Grand son of Karnam Thillai Nayagam. He is the only son to his father. முத்துராமலிங்கம் ராம்குமார் வெங்கடாசலம் ராம்குமார்
ReligionEdit
HealerEdit
He specialized in all arts and he cured many people by using medication skills which include curing snake bites and other evil related issues in positive manner. He ate all his meals at his home.
History of ThamaraikulamEdit
The group of people who lived around Dharapuram moved from their place during the Muslim kings invasion. Refugees moved there and created a village. The residents belonged to 5 different castes namely, Karkarthar, Ambalathaar, Maravar, Pillaimar and Vaaniyar. Later, Aasari people arrived.