Thiruneermalai
| Thiruneermalai | |
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  Thiruneermalai Location in Tamil Nadu | |
| Geography | |
| Coordinates | 12°57′49″N 80°06′53″E / 12.963681°N 80.114686°ECoordinates: 12°57′49″N 80°06′53″E / 12.963681°N 80.114686°E |
| Country | India |
| State/province | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Kanchipuram |
| Locale | Pallavaram, chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Culture | |
| Primary deity | Neervannaswamy (Neelamugilvannan), Animamalarmangai Thayaar |
| Important festivals | Chithirai Brahmotsavam |
| Architecture | |
| Architectural styles | Dravidian architecture |
Thiruneermalai is a panchayat town in Chennai in Kancheepuram district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is popular for a temple on a hill. From the top of the hill, one can view the entire Pallavaram area.This place is very close to Chennai city (4 km from Pallavaram GST road).
The area is one of the 163 notified areas (megalithic sites) in the state of Tamil Nadu.[1]
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[2] Thiruneermalai had a population of 19,019. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Thiruneermalai has an average literacy rate of 79%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 84%, and female literacy is 74%. Many of the people already have college degrees. In Thiruneermalai, 11% of the population is under 14 years of age.
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A view of the temple tank along with temple in the background
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A view of the temple tank. see the image of the mandap in the puddle of water
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A view of the temple tank from the temple
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Unpainted temple gopuram
References
- ↑ Madhavan, D. (20 December 2012). "National Institute of Siddha modifies expansion plan". The Hindu (Chennai: The Hindu). Retrieved 23 Dec 2012.
- ↑ "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.
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