Manadu
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Manadu Thandupathu | |
|---|---|
Village | |
| Nickname: Manadu Thandupathu | |
  Manadu Thandupathu Location in Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Coordinates: 8°29′00″N 78°07′00″E / 8.4833°N 78.1167°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Thoothukudi |
| Government | |
| • Type | District Panchayat |
| • Body | Village Panchayat |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 628210 |
| Telephone code | 04639 |
| Vehicle registration | TN-92( TN-69 till Jun17,2015) |
| Nearest city | Tirunelveli |
| Nearest Airport | Thoothukudi |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Thoothukudi Formerly with Tiruchendur |
| Rajya Sabha constituency | Tiruchendur |
Manadu Thandupathu is an Indian village in Thoothukudi district near Tiruchendur above 12 km. It is famous for 'Pathene'.[citation needed]
Many people have moved to nearby cities, especially to Chennai.
Temples
[edit]Manadu is home to a 1,300-year-old temple constructed during Pandya dynasty.[1] The Chera and Pandya emblems are shown on the temple's inner wall. Seven Amman temples are used for worship by seven communities. Initially,[when?] many temples and well-developed houses resided in the area, but only two temples survive: Kaliyugavarathar Temple and Perumal temple in South Manadu.
Esakkiamman temple and Kaliamman temple are located there.
Pankuni Uthiram is a festival celebrated across Tamil Nadu.
Saiva Pillaimars, Nadars, Ascaris, Thevars, and Parayars are the communities.
Festivals
[edit]Pongal, Dasara, Muniasamy Kovil (Chithirai), Amman Kovil (Thai), Manadu Sri Mariamman (Chithirai).
History
[edit]The ancient village name "Manadu Thandupathu panchayat" derives from the two villages; namely Manadu and Thandupathu.
Geography
[edit]Manadu is situated on the state highway and runs from Tiruchendur to Nagercoil, 12 km from Tiruchendur.
Transport
[edit]The nearest railway station is Tiruchendur (12 km). For college, students go to Tiruchendur.
All buses that operate between Tiruchendur and Nagercoil stop in Manadu.
Amenities
[edit]An indoor badminton stadium was built and operated by the help of the Tamil Nadu Government and local donors and well-wishers.
Kaliyugavarathar Temple Horse
Kaliyugavarathar Temple Elephant
Kaliyugavarathar Temple Pallaku
References
[edit]- ↑ Singh, Prashasti (21 November 2020). "1,300-year-old Hindu temple discovered in northwest Pakistan". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
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