Amarapuram, Tamil Nadu

Amarapuram
village
Amarapuram

Location in Tamil Nadu, India

Coordinates: 8°28′30″N 77°59′54″E / 8.47500°N 77.99833°E / 8.47500; 77.99833Coordinates: 8°28′30″N 77°59′54″E / 8.47500°N 77.99833°E / 8.47500; 77.99833
Country  India
State Tamil Nadu
Languages
  Official Tamil
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Nearest city Chennai

Amarapuram is a village in the state of Tamil Nadu in India. It is located at the banks of Karamanayar River in Thoothukudi District, about 15 km South of Thiruchendur. Amarapuram is the home of twin temples: Kasankathaperumal and Kasamadiamman Temple and Sudalaimadaswamy and Petchiamman Temple. The main temple festival (Kodai) is held annually in the month of Purataasi.


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