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Devikapuram
Devikapuram, also called ''Devigai'', is a town and a Panchayat board in Tiruvannamalai district, located in Tamil Nadu, India. The town is famous for handlooms, Silk weaving and ricemills, which process Arni Ponni rice. Located on the Polur - Sadras state highway, 45 kilometres from the city of Tiruvannamalai, also the district headquarters. Location Devikapuram is part of Tiruvannamalai district, Chetpet taluk, located in Polur-to-Chetput Road (State Highway 115 (Tamil Nadu), SH-115). It is part of Thondai Nadu, Thondai mandalam. It is a quiet & calm village without any industry. People lead a pleasant life by doing agriculture and weaving. Devikapuram, the village is about 158 km(98 mi) South-West of Chennai. Also about 42 km West of Vandavasi (Wandiwash); 15 km East of Polur; 21 km South of Arani; 51 km North-East of Tiruvannamalai and 60 km South-East of Vellore. While going from Vandavasi, after Nedungunam comes Chetpet and in the same ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Devikapuram
Devikapuram, also called ''Devigai'', is a town and a Panchayat board in Tiruvannamalai district, located in Tamil Nadu, India. The town is famous for handlooms, Silk weaving and ricemills, which process Arni Ponni rice. Located on the Polur - Sadras state highway, 45 kilometres from the city of Tiruvannamalai, also the district headquarters. Location Devikapuram is part of Tiruvannamalai district, Chetpet taluk, located in Polur-to-Chetput Road (State Highway 115 (Tamil Nadu), SH-115). It is part of Thondai Nadu, Thondai mandalam. It is a quiet & calm village without any industry. People lead a pleasant life by doing agriculture and weaving. Devikapuram, the village is about 158 km(98 mi) South-West of Chennai. Also about 42 km West of Vandavasi (Wandiwash); 15 km East of Polur; 21 km South of Arani; 51 km North-East of Tiruvannamalai and 60 km South-East of Vellore. While going from Vandavasi, after Nedungunam comes Chetpet and in the same ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ponmalai Nathar Temple, Aka Kanagagireeswar
Ponmalai Nathar Temple, also known as Kanagagireeswar temple in Devikapuram is at a height of about 500 feet, from the mean sea level. It is thought to have been built approximately 1000 years ago during the reign of the Chola dynasty, Chola King. Later the temple was expanded during the Vijayanagara Empire, Vijayanagara Period in the 15th century. A story says that while a villager named Irula was digging the forest and collecting roots, his axe hit a Lingam underneath. As a result of this sinful act, he fell unconscious. On account of his deep devotion to the Lord, the God appeared in his dream and told him that he is present inside the pit. At once, he found the Lingam, installed it on the top of the hillock and worshiped it. Subsequently, when a Pallava king, who was marching with his army through this place, learned of this Deity, he worshiped it and vowed to build a grand temple at this place, if he returned victorious. Description Several steps lead to the top of the hil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
