A inside view of the santhiveeran temple

Mallakottai is the name of a

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in the Indian state of

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. It was one of the villages of the ancient "Mallakottai Nadu" once, which was a part of 'Sivagangai Seemai'..

Geography

Mallakottai is situated in the northern part of the Sivaganga district. The village is a commercial center for nearby villages. Some of the villages which surround Mallakottai are Jeyankondanilai (Sendalai), Vadavanpatti, Mampatti, Erumaipatti, Eriyur and Kattanipatti.

Economy

The principal occupation of villagers is farming.

Culture

Two historical temples are found in the village - the "Sri Santhiveeran Temple" and the "Periyakottai Muthayyanar Temple". The presiding deity of this temple is Santhiveeran. Eruthugattu is an important festival of the Mallakottai village. Many legends are associated with it. The festival predates written history. Eruthugattu is enthusiastically celebrated for thirty days, each with myths, legends and beliefs.

Transport

Mallakottai is approximately 50 minutes from the city of

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, traveling through

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and Jayankondanilai from the west. Government bus lines reach the village. Kannappa and KVR private companies also operate bus transport. The village is one hour from

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traveling through Thiruppathur, Aralikottai and Eriyur. The village is one hour from the historical city of

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traveling through Madagupatti, Alavakottai, and Kattanipatti and one hour from the "green" town of

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traveling through S.S.Kottai, Nainapatti.

Infrastructure

* Government Hospital with Emergency service * Water supply Board Controlled by Village Administration * Government Agricultural Support Office * Government Head Post Office * Village Administration Office * Government Grocery Shop * BSNL Telecom's Customer Support Office * Bus Terminals * Dhiya minimart * Mega bulemetals * Raji minerals * N N L infra

Education

*Government Higher Secondary School * Government Library Facilities

Villages

* Sethamallipatti * Otapatti *

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* Mottamallipatti * Vadaikavalavu

References

External links

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Information about Sivaganga district
Cities and towns in Sivaganga district