Kamanayakkanpatti
| Kamanayakkanpatti காமநாயக்கன்பட்டி | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
| Nickname(s): புதுமை நகர் | |
  Kamanayakkanpatti Location in Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Coordinates: 9°04′42″N 77°56′08″E / 9.078313°N 77.935467°ECoordinates: 9°04′42″N 77°56′08″E / 9.078313°N 77.935467°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Thoothukudi |
| Government | |
| • President of Panchayat | D. Devasahayam[1] |
| Elevation | 106 m (348 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 2,426 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 628720 |
| Vehicle registration | TN 69 |
Kamanayakkanpatti is a Village in Kovilpatti Taluk in Thoothukudi District in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is one of the most famous village in southern Tamil nadu for Our Lady of Assumption Church Festival conducted on August 15.
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[2] Kamanayakkanpatti had a population of 2426. Males constitute 50.05% of the population and females 49.05%. Kamanayakkanpatti has an average literacy rate of 73.3%, higher than the national average of 59.5%. In Kamanayakkanpatti, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.The people from Kamanayakkanpatti form a village in 1700 AD at Maravankudieruppu near Nagercoil.
Geography
Kamanayakkanpatti is located at 9°04′N 77°56′E / 9.07°N 77.93°E. It is a fast-growing small village located 14 kilometres to the south east of Kovilpatti.
Kamanayakkanpatti is a Gram panchayat which includes one more near by village Ettunayakkanpatti.
Our Lady of Assumption Church (புனித பரலோக மாதா திருத்தலம்)
History
This is one of the oldest church in south Tamil Nadu. The church was initially built by St.John De Brito about 400 years back. And after that it had crossed several stages of renovations and finally it has transformed into a beautiful Chapel as today.[3]
The Rev. Father Constant Joseph Beschi, known as reverentially Veeramamunivar, who has written the Paramartha Guru Stories and much more Tamil literature including Thembavani, also served as priest in this Parish. There are two big teak wooden cars in the church were built by him.
The Church is one of the parish in RC Diocese, Palayamkottai.[4] The parish includes near by villages Ettunayakkanpatti, Kuruvinatham and Sevalpatti.
Our Lady of Assumption
The miraculous statue of Our Lady of Assumption at the throne over the main altar of the Church is the specialty here. The faith and love of the villagers for Mother Mary (அன்னை மரியாள் in Tamil) is really amazing. However, their faith and love have their own reason that is the grace and mercy of Mother Mary for the villagers.
Our Lady of Assumption Festival
The feast day recognizing Mary's passage into Heaven is celebrated as the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary every year on 15 August here. The feast preceded by hoisting of the flag on 6 August and ends with a Eucharistic Procession around the village on 15 August evening. During these ten days of the Feast, about 2 to 4 lakhs of pilgrims visit the church. The traditional Car Procession around the village with the miraculous statue of Our Lady of Assumption is the highlight of the Feast. The car procession starts with a special Holy Mass on 14 August midnight and ends with a public procession of the Eucharist on 15 August evening.
Notable Borns
1. Bishop Manuel Visuvasam†[5] - Born on 18 Jun 1916, Ordained as Priest on 22 Dec 1941,
Ordained as Bishop of Coimbatore, India on 3 May 1972, Deceased on 2 Jun 1979
2. Prof. MJ Xavier, Director at Indian Institute of Management Ranchi[6]
3. Mr. Antony Germanus, Industrialist and Managing director HOTEL GERMANUS, Madurai.
Institutions
SCHOOLS
1. Govt Higher Secondary School
2. St. Aloysius High School
3. Mother Terasa Primary school
BANKS
1. Bank of India[7]
2. Co-operative Society Bank
Transportation
Kamanayakkanpatti lies on Kovilpatti to Puthukottai road. Kamanayakkanpatti is well connected with Kovilpatti, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli, Chennai, Madurai, Tiruchendur, Pulliampatti, Eppothum Vendran, Pasuvanthanai, Puthiyampuththur, Kayaththar and nearer villages through buses. Nearest Railway station is Kovilpatti (code: cvp). Nearest Domestic airport is Tuticorin Airport and nearest International airport is Madurai International Airport. There are many vans and cars for tourists.
References
- ↑ Thoothukudi District Local Body Election 2011 Result
- ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
- ↑ Kamanaykkanpati Photos in Picasa
- ↑ RC Diocese, Palayamkottai
- ↑ The Hierarchy of the Catholic Church
- ↑ Wiki Profile of Prof. M J Xavier
- ↑ Bank of India