Thirunallur
| Thirunallur | |
|---|---|
| village | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Thanjavur |
| Taluk | Kumbakonam |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 1,042 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
Thirunallur is a village in the Kumbakonam taluk of Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, India.
Demographics
According to the 2001 census, Thirunallur had a total population of 1042 with 520 males and 522 females. The sex ratio was 1.004. The literacy rate was 65.72
Thirunallur is home to the famous Arulmigu Panchavarneswarar Alayam, a temple of Lord Shiva. A lingam in the temple changes color five times a day, turning copper-coloured, light red (the color of sunrise), the colour of molten gold, emerald green, and an indescribable colour. Researchers have been unable to find the reason for the color changes.[1]
References
- "Primary Census Abstract - Census 2001". Directorate of Census Operations-Tamil Nadu.
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