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Welcome to Singalandapuram --- வணக்கம்

SingalandaPuram is a small Town located in between Salem and Namakkal, near Rasipuram. Originally it was in Salem District and currently it is in Namakkal District, in the Indian State of Tamil Nadu.

Demographics[edit]

Population and Climatic Conditions[edit]

SingalandaPuram
city
SingalandaPuram is located in Tamil Nadu
SingalandaPuram
SingalandaPuram
Location in Tamil Nadu, India
Coordinates: 11°13′N 78°07′E / 11.22°N 78.12°E / 11.22; 78.12
Country India
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictNamakkal
Government
 • Taluk and Nearer toRasipuram
Elevation
233 m (764 ft)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total10,422
Languages
 • OfficialTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
637412
Vehicle registrationTN-28
Nearest Tourist Spot is Kolli Hills

Population[edit]

As per the Census of India (2001) [1] , the Population of SingalandaPuram is:

  • Total Population: 10,422
  • Males : 5,345
  • Females : 5,077
  • Total Households : 2,758

Climate[edit]

As per the availability of weather Data for Salem(India) [2] ,which is the nearest City for Singalandapuram, the Climatic Conditions of Singalandpuram may be defined as below:

  • Winter (Nov-Dec-Jan): 30 to 21 degrees Celsius.
  • Summer (March-April-May-June-July): 38 to 26 degrees Celsius.

Some time, in summer, the Highest Temperature goes beyond 40 degree Celsius.

In general, the climatic condition of Singalandapuram is pleasent, since it is very nearer to Kolli Hills.

Surrounding Villages, Towns and Cities nearby SingalandaPuram[edit]

Surounding SingalandaPuram Villages / Towns / Cities
Villages:
  • Palaniyapanur, Molapalayam, SellappamPatti, BodiNayakanPatti
  • VelamPalayam, ThoppaPatti, JederPalayam
  • BeluKurichi
Towns:
  • RasiPuram --- Taluk HQ
  • NamagiriPettai
Nearest Cities:
  • Namakkal (22 km) --- District HQ
  • Salem (32 km)
  • Tiruchirapalli (115 km)

Nearest Village, Hill Station and River[edit]

Nearest Hill Station : Kolli Hills[edit]

Water falls in Kolli Hills

Kolli Hills or Kolli Malai is a small mountain range located nearer to SingalandaPuram.

The Buses from Salem to Kolli Hills is going through SingalandaPuram. At Kalappanayakkan Patti, the Bus turns towards the Kolli Hills. Normally the bus goes up to Semmedu and further upto Arappuleeswarar Temple.

The climatic conditions of Kolli Hills has direct effect at SingalandaPuram. For Example:

Whenever there is excess rain fall at Kolli Hills, sometimes the rain water use to come up to Singalandapuram. This happens very rarely and may be once in 4 to 5 years afterwards.

There are occasions that we received water from Kongalaee River, which originates from Kolli Hills, near Thoppapatti JederPalayam, And the excess water use to pass through Singalandapuram at the northern end of SingalandaPuram Thoppu.

There are some instances that the PappanKulam Lake, which is located at the Southern part of SingalandaPuram, got some sudden water from Kolli Hills, without any indications of rain at SingalandaPuram.

Nearest Village Belukurichi and its Importance[edit]

(See the Main Article: Belukurichi)

Belukurichi is a small village, nearer to Singalandapuram. The village is right bellow Kolli Hills. The name Belukurichi has its root from 'Velavan Kurunji', meaning the land and hills that belong to Velavan [ Murugan ] known as Palaniyappar.

Belukurichi has a wonderful temple known as Palaniappar Temple. This is a place where Lord Muruga disguised to lure and marry Valli.

The great Tamil Saint and Poetess "Avvaiyar" visited this temple during the period of "Valvil Ori" and prayed Lord Muruga.

The Lord Murugan's idol has many speaciality and like this Idol it is not found in any other place. The Specialties are:

  • The idol of Lord Muruga in this temple is swayambu or said to have formed by its own.
  • The Lord is found with his hair knotted atop his head and looks like a hunter.
  • This idol has got a unique feature wherein Lord Muruga holds a rooster (Cheval) in his left hand though resting on his hip.
  • He has also got a pichuva katthi (a hunter's dagger) in his waist band.
  • The Lord is also depicted as wearing sandals in his feet which is another unique feature.

Singalandapuram, Belukurichi and Kolli Hills[edit]

There is a Murugan Temple, Palaniyappaar Koil, at the foothills of Kolli Hills near Belukurichi.

The people of SingalandaPuram use to go by walk to the Paliniyappaar Temple, with great devotion and en-route enjoying the Scenic beauty of Kolli Hills.

On the way to Kolli Hills there is a small mountain pass to be crossed and its name is 'Chinna Karadu' and that area is surrounded by small mountains. While crossing this 'Chinna Karadu', people use to make sound and the same will be repeated at that place. People use to enjoy by hearing their own voice, the echo.

After crossing the 'Chinna Karadu', before reaching the Temple, we have to cross the small town Belu Kurichi. Once after reaching the Palaniyappar Temple, the real Scenic Beauty of the Koilli Hills and the surrounding place is very much a great Pleasant experience.

The panoramic view of the Kolli Hills can be seen from SingalandaPuram, Belu Kurichi and Kalappan Naiyakkan Patti areas.

Some of the scenic beauty of Kolli Hills are shown here. [3] [4]

Nearest River : Kaveri / Cauvery[edit]

Kaveri river at Ayyalamman Padithurai, Thiruchirapalli
Kaveri river at Srirangam, Thiruchirapalli

For SingalandaPuram, Kaveri Rever is the nearest River and we can reach Kaveri River at: Mohanur, Thottiyam, Tiruchirappalli, Paramathi Velur, Kodumudi.

Other nearby Locations are : Bhavani, Erode, Mettur Dam.

Historical References[edit]

Sinhala Aanda Puram --- ("Sinhala" Ruled Village)

As per the elderly people, the Name of Singalanda Puram might have come due to --- Sinhala King might have ruled this place. So that the name Singalanda Puram.

The above was mentioned in many meetings by the then Village Munsiff Venkataraman Iyer, during 1950-1960s.

Participation in the Indian Independence Movement[edit]

People of SingalandaPuram, had participated in the Indian Freedom Movements. It is understood from the elderly people, that Mahatma Gandhi, Raja Goplachariyar (Rajaji) and other national leaders visited this village before the Independence.

(Gandhiji held a public meeting in 1933 in Namakkal under the slope of the Namakkal rock. Refer the Wikipedia Page on Namakkal)

At that time of their visit they were accommodated at the Periyaswamy Koil and for the same the family of "Kuthirai Vandikarar" Periyanna Pillai received for few years, the Dhoti and Saree from the District Congress Committee. As on today there is no record available, but the information is correct.

Mauritius Gone[edit]

People of SingalandaPuram gone to Mauritius at the time of British period, to work in the Sugar Cane fields (as per the elderly people). But none of them returned from Mauritius. They all settled there.

????(See the reference of Mauritius Murugan Culutre an Excellent article to read.)

Important Personalities visited[edit]

  • The then Chief Ministers of Tamil Nadu K. Kamaraj and MG Ramachandran visited this village several times (1960-1970s).
  • Bangalore Ramani Ammal --- one of the popular Tamil Singer --- performed the Musical Program, just Opposite to the Shiva Temple (1960s).
  • NamagiriPettai Krishnan, --- one of the great Nadaswara Vidhwan --- performed his Nadaswarm concert at the Main Bus stop area (1960s).

Industries and main Occupations[edit]

  • Weaving
    • Hand Loom --- At Singalandapuram, Handloom Cotton Sarees were prepared. The Business Centre was Salem and the required materials were brought from Salem and after preparation of the Sarees, the same were sold with the Salem Business People. The handloom was more popular during 1950 to 1970.
    • Power Loom --- Currently, after 1970, the Power loom facilities are being added and variety of products are being prepared.
  • Agriculture
    • Petal Leaves
    • Tapioca Cultivation and Sago Factory --- preparation of "Javvarisi" / Sabudana
    • Ground nut
    • Sugar Cane
    • Paddy, Jowar, Bajra, Ragi, Millets etc ("Nel", "Cholam", "Kammbu", "Kelvaragu", "Thinai")

Notable Business Activities of Singalandapuram[edit]

  • There are Oil Mills, which procure Grondnut and Process and Extract Groundnut Oil, and the same were sold at places like Rasipuram and Salem.
  • Milk Products
    • Ghee --- Rasipuram is famous for Ghee. The surrounding villages inclusive of Singalandapuram, contributed for the same.
      • There were Ghee preparation facility at Singalandapuram (1960s)during the period of Nadupayya Chettiyar. After the preparation of Ghee in their premises, it was sold at Rasipuram and Salem.
      • At Singalandapuram Pirivu Road, at the end of Koneripatti Lake, at the Road divertion/junction for Singalandapuram and Seerappalli---Namagiripettai, the Traders use to collect Ghee and Butter from the Agriculturist who were going to Rasipuram for selling their produces on Tuesdays, on the Weekly market day at Rasipuram.
    • Curd was collected and sent to Salem in Tins, during 1950-1960s, by mini van and Bus. Collection point was in front of Chettiyar's Shop at Chinnakkadai Street.

Communities and their areas of specialisation[edit]

Strong Community set up is existing at Singalandapuram. Those who know more details can Improve this Article by providing the details of their area of achievements.

  • Vellala Gaunders --- Agriculture
  • Kannada Chettiars --- Textile Industries
  • Pillai / Kodikkal Karars --- Agriculture and Education
  • Mudaliars --- Textile Industries & Bussiness
  • Palavans --- Agricultural Activities
  • Chettiars --- Merchant and Mills
  • Nadars --- Agriculture and Tobacco business
  • Potters --- Building Construction and related business
  • Other Castes --- Social Activities

In general, from all the communities, nowadays, so many are having good education and working in Government and Private setups inclusive of IT fields in different cities and other countries as well.

Transportation Facilities[edit]

Road Transport[edit]

SingalandaPuram is Located just 10 Kms away from (NH-7) the National Highway-7 and North-South Corridor which passes through Andagalore Gate, 4 Kms from Rasipuram. [5]

The State Highway SH-95 from Rasipuram to Mohanur (via Singalandapuram, Belu Kurichi, KalappaNayakkan Patti, Sendamangalam, Namakkal) is passing through Singalandapuram.

There are 187 State Highways in Tamilnadu. Out of that the State Highway No. SH-95, Mohanur - Namakkal - Sendamangalam - Rasipuram Road (total distance 54.0 Kms) is passing through Singalandapuram.

Every 5 to 10 minutes you will get a Bus either to Namakkal or Rasipuram-Salem. So, there is no problem for bus services.

Following Table Explains the Bus Facilities at the Bus Stands of RasiPuram, Namakkal and Salem which are the nearest Cities from where we can get good connectivity to different parts of Tamil Nadu and nearby states.

Bus Stand To Places
RasiPuram

At Rasipuram Bus Stand, the Buses will be available to surrounding local areas like

  • ---Namagiripettai, Attur
  • ---Trichengodu, PalliPalayam, Erode
  • ---Puduchataram, Namakkal
  • ---Mallur, Salem
  • ---Singalandapuram, BeluKurichi, KalappaNayakkan Patti, SendaMangalam, Namakkal
  • ---Kolli Hills (via KalappaNayakkan Patti)
Namakkal

From Namakkal Bus Stand we can get buses to

  • major cities and towns of Tamil Nadu and frequent buses to
  • Thuriyur, Tiruchirappalli, Karur, Erode, Salem, Bangalore.
Salem Integrated Bus Stand

From Salem Bus Stand we can get buses to

  • all cities of Tamil Nadu and
  • Bangalore-Karnataka.

Nearest Railway Stations[edit]

Nearest Railway Station is Rasipuram which is 7kms from Singalandhapuram. There are 10trains which comes everyday.


The next Nearest Railway Station is SALEM, which is a Railway Division and it is a six railway routes merging junction.

Many Trains are passing through Salem Junction and Direct Trains are available for the following destinations as mentioned below (alongwith the routes):

Trains passing through Salem Junction

(Towards / Via)

Direct Trains to Major Cities
1.Towards Jolarpettai

(via) Magnesite Junction

  • Chennai (Madras) Central, Tirupathi
  • Pune, Mumbai, Baroda, Ahamedabad
  • Vijayawada, Vishakapatnam, Bhubaneshwar, Hawrah, Guwahati
  • Nagpur, Bhopal, Jabalpur, Allahabad, Varanasi
  • Jhansi, Lucknow, Ghorakhpur
  • Agra, New Delhi, and other Parts of North India
2.Towards Bangalore

(via) Omalur Junction

  • Dharmapuri, Hosur, Bangalore, Mysore
3.Towards Mettur Dam

(via) Omalur Junction)

Mettur Dam
4.Towards Erode

(via) Sankagiri

  • Tiruppur,Coimbatore
  • Karur, Tiruchirappalli, Thanjavur
  • Dindiugal, Madurai, Tuticorin, Rameswaram, Kaniyakumari
  • Cochin(Ernakulam), Trivendrum, Mangalore
5.Towards Vridhachalam

(via) Salem Town

  • Attur, Villupuram, Chennai-Egmore
6.Towards Karur (Under Construction)

(via) RasiPuram and Namakkal

Trichy and Madurai
Train passing Salem Junction

The main train originating from Salem is MS Salem Express. (Via --- Attur, Virdhachalam, Villupuram to Chennai Egmore) Apart from this Train, Yercaud Express is also a prime train from Salem. Which was earlier originating from Salem. (via --- Jolarpettai, Katpadi(vellore) to Chennai Central)

Salem enjoys good rail connectivity throughout the day to the state capital Chennai.

  • RASIPURAM (In future --- may be between 2010-2012)

Once the Karur - Salem (via --- Mohanur - Namakkal - Rasipuram) Railway link is established in the future, then Rasipuram will be the nearest Railway Station for SingalandaPuram.

Nearest Airports[edit]

File:Salem air.jpg
Salem airport is located 15km away from the city
Tiruchchirappalli International Airport

Salem Airport[edit]

Salem Airport (Tamil: சேலம் வானூர்தி நிலையம்) [8] , is one of the Nearest Airport for the residents of SingalandaPuram.

Salem Airport is a domestic airport with international standards at Kamalapuram near Omalur on NH7 towards Dharmapuri, it is only being used for charter flights, (up to Nov. 2009) and there were NO Scheduled Commercial Air Service from Salem Airport, however, there are plans to resume operations in the near future.

As per the latest development (15-10-2009), there is a hope that the Commercial Flights from Salem Airport may be started very soon by the Kingfisher Airlines which Scheduled its operation from Salem to Chennai from 15th November 2009. [9]

Tiruchirappalli Airport[edit]

Tiruchirappalli is the nearest Airport [10] [11] and is an International Airport, which operates flights to Indian cities and neighbouring countries including Malaysia, Singapore, Sri Lanka and the Gulf countries such as the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait.

Trichy airport is the second largest airport in Tamil Nadu next to Chennai.

Public Facilities available at Singalandapuram[edit]

Public Facility at SingalandaPuram

Details of Public Facility (and Location)

History / Remarks
Schools (பள்ளி௧ள்)
  • Government Sr. Higher Secondary School --- அரசினர் மேல்நிலை பள்ளி, சிங்களாந்தபுரம் (Main Road, South End of the Village)

  • Panchayat Board Elementary School --- ஊராட்சி தொடக்௧ பள்ளி, சிங்களாந்தபுரம் (North End of the Village, near Sandaipettai)

  • National Matriculation School (English Medium) --- நேசனல் மெட்ரிகுலேசன் பள்ளி, சிங்களாந்தபுரம் (Palaniyappanur Road)
  • History of the High School
    • Initially there was no High School at SingalandaPuram. The nearest High Schools were at RasiPuram and Thoppapatti.
    • Initially it was a Primary School (5th Standard) then upto the year 1962 the School was called as Middle School (8th Standard)
    • At that time 1960s, the village Prominent personalities tried their level best to get the High School for SingalandaPuram.
    • We consider our High School as another Temple of Singalandapuram and the Gate way of Singalandapuram. Since, it provided the quality coeducation and due to that we were able to go to the height of our life and work with all sort of people of India and other countries as well.
Offices (அலுவலகங்கள்)
  • Village Panchayt Board Office --- ஊராட்சி அலுவலகம்

  • Tamil Nadu Electricity Board --- தமிழ்நாடு மின்வாரியதுறை, உதவிபொறியாளர், அலுவலகம்
  • The Panchayat Board Office, is on the main road and is situated nearer to the High School. Top portion is the water tank and bottom portion is the Office.
  • This is one of the oldest establishment(since 1950s), which provides Service Connections for Agricultural, Domestic, Industrial activities. This office, maintains the Transformers and regulating the Power supply and Bill collection for the electricity.
Post Office (அஞ்சல் அலுவலகம்) Sub-Post Office Sub-Post Office --- PIN CODE: 637412. Further it distributes mails to nearby Villages, like, Palaniyappanur, Molapalayam, Sellappampatti and Bodinayakkan patti.
Banks ( வங்கிகள் )
  • Corporation Bank --- கார்பரேசன் வங்கி (Main Road)

  • Agricultural Co-operative Society --- தொடக்க வேளாண்மை கூட்டுறவு வங்கி (Western End of the Village, near Shiva Temple)
  • This Bank facility is a welcome addition (since 1985-1986) to the Village. Otherwise, earlier, the nearest Bank facilities were available only at Rasipuram.

--- List of Banks & Locations Corporation Bank - Branches [12] ---

  • This is one of the oldest facility (since 1960s) which sells the Fertilizer and works as Ration Shop. Provides Agriculture Loan, Jewelery Loan etc.
Petrol Filling Station Petrol Filling Station

(South end of the village, after the PappanKulam Lake, in the main road, which is going towards Belukurichi.)

  • Recently the Petrol Bunk is being opened (2008-2009) at the South end of the village, after the PappanKulam Lake, in the main road, which is going towards Belukurichi.
  • This is an useful and welcome addition for the residents of Singalandapuram, since, earlier they have to go to Rasipuram for filling Petrol and Diesel.
Weekly Market (சந் ) Weekly Market ("Sandhai") in front of Mariyamman Temple
  • Weekly once the Market use to assemble on every Thursdays, between 4 PM to 8 PM.
  • Local Agriculturists use to sell their produces like Vegitables, Coconuts, Tapioca etc.
  • Traders from outside use to sell different household materials including Rice, Paddy, Cereals, Salt, Masalas, Ready made Garments etc.
  • Thousands of people come from nearby villages and make use of the market.
Movie theaters NO Movie theaters
  • At present, there is No Movie theatre at Singalandapuram. Once upon a time (1960-1980) touring talkies were run occasionally.
  • At the High School ground and the Marriyamman Koil Grounds, the Government and private organisations, shown movies (16mm) during the period 1950-1970s.
  • Even the movies without sound effect ("Uumai Padam") was shown during that period.
  • The nearest movie theaters are at Rasipuram and Salem, which is very famous for Cinema and movie theaters.
Water Water Tank, Chinnakkadai Street Kaveri water supply provided, which comes from, Rasipuram.
Telecom Facilities Telecom Facilities

There are 2 Telecom Towers at Singalandapuram.

  • BSNL --- At the West End of the Village, behind Shiva Temple
  • AirTel --- In the middle of the Village near by Perumal Kovil
  • [13]The STD Code for SINGALANDAPURAM is 04287-85

Nearest Colleges[edit]

There is no College, or other Higher Education Centres at Singalandapuram. But, there are so many Colleges in the nearby cities like, Rasipuram, Salem, Namakkal and Tiruchirappalli. These places are fore runners in the field of Education in Tamil Nadu. And the majority of the Students of Singalandapuram also like to Study in the above cities.

Temples, Festivals and Pilgrimages[edit]

Temples and Festivals Celebrated at Singalandapuram (கோவில்கள்)[edit]

Temples / Festivals

Festivals Celebrated and Period

Remarks
*Mariyamman Kovil --- மாரியம்மன் கோவில்

Mariyamman Festival October- November (yearly once)

Mariyamman Festival is the main festival of the village. It is a 15 days festival as mentioned below:

  • 15 days in advance Festival Starts with "Kappukkattu", after that the "Pandaram" / "Poojari" will be staying in the Temple premises for 24 hours, with great devotion to the Goddess Mariyamman
  • Next 7 days the Pooja will be performed regularly and in the nights "Chalangai Attam" will be conducted
  • After that Tuesday the Festival starts with "Agni Chatti"
  • Wednes day --- Mariyamman Pongal
  • Thursday --- Mariyamman Procession around the village with full decorations and dance parties
  • Friday --- Real Mela with so many group of people participate with their own style of "Maru Vedam" and "Vandi Vesham"
  • Saturday --- "Manjal Neeraduthal"

Some time combined with Diwali

*PeriyaSwamy Koil --- பெரியசாமி கோவில்

Periyaswamy Koil and its Festivals

  • Pachai (Once in every 2 or 3 years)
  • Muppojai (Once in every 4 or 5 years)
  • See (at the bottom of this article) the Picture Gallery for --- the Muppujai Festival ---Aug-2009.
  • Periyaswamy Koil is having Connections with the following places:
    • Thusur --- At the end of the above Festivals the final Pooja takes place at Thusur Sellandiyamman Koil, which is at the foot hills of Kolli Hills, near Kalappanayakkan Patti.
    • Pettaivaithalai --- This place is the Origin of the Community. Very long back (100 years or more) when Tippu Sultan was ruling Tiruchirappalli, the fore-fathers of this community (Pillai) left the Pettaivaithalai. At that time, the presiding deity of Pettaivaithalai, KARUMBAEE, at the Bank of Kaveri, guided the fore-fathers to cross the Kaveri Rever. After that they came to Singalandapuram and settled. At the end of all the Pujas, the final finshing and thanks giving puja use to be conducted for KARUMBAEE at Pettaivaithali, which is nearer to Tiruchirappalli, in the National Highway from Trichy to Karur and Coimbatore.
*KamatchiAmman Koil --- காமாட்சி அம்மன் கோவில் Festival Coincides with Periyaswamy Temple Festivals Periyaswamy and Kamatchi Amman Temples are inter related Temples. Many Times Combined Poojas use to take place.
*Kali Amman Kovil --- காளி அம்மன் கோவில் March-April (yearly once) During the Hot Summer period the Kali Amman Festival use to take place.
*Shiva Temple --- திருவேசுவரர் கோவில் --- Shiva Ratri, Pongal Festival and all Shiva related functions use to take place.
*Vishnu / Perumal Koil --- கற்புரநாரயணன் கோவில் --- Vaikunda Eka Deshi use to be celebrated. This temple is having a Marriage Hall.
*Pilliar Koil / Ganesh Temple --- பிள்ளையார் கோவில் Vinyaga Chaturti

There are 2 Pillaiyar Temples at Singalandapuram. One infront of the Mariyamman Temple and another one at the Eastern End of the Village. Elderly people use to say that there is a underground sub-way between Shiva Temple and Pillaiyar temple and both are at the extreme end of the village (east and west).

Pillayar Patti Temple photo [14] [15]

*Annanmar Koil --- அண்ணமார் கோவில் row 2, cell 2 row 2, cell 3
Important Temples (Occasionally the Festivals Celebrated and no fixed period like, yearly once etc.)
  • Amman Kovil --- அம்மன் கோவில்
  • Vettaikarasamy Koil --- வேட்டைகாரசாமி கோவில்
  • Pachaiyamman Koil --- பச்சையம்மன் கோவில்
  • KaruppannaSwamy Koil --- கருப்பண்ணசாமி கோவில்
  • Ettukkai Amman Koil --- எட்டுக்கை அம்மன் கோவில்
  • Sawdeshvari Amman Koil --- செளடேசுவரி அம்மன் கோவில்
  • Madurai Veeran Koil

[16] Pachaiamman, a form of Goddess Sakthi blessing from Singalandapuram

* Pongal row 2, cell 2 Pongal, also called as Tamizhar Thirunaal (festival of Tamils) or Makara Sankranti elsewhere in India, a four-day harvest festival is one of the most widely celebrated festivals throughout Tamil Nadu. The Tamil language saying Thai Pirandhal Vazhi Pirakkum — literally meaning, the birth of the month of Thai will pave way for new opportunities — is often quoted with reference to this festival. The first day, Bhogi Pongal, is celebrated by throwing away and destroying old clothes and materials by setting them on fire to mark the end of the old and emergence of the new. The second day, Surya Pongal, is the main day which falls on the first day of the tenth Tamil month Thai (14 January or 15 January in western calendar). The third day, Maattu Pongal, is meant to offer thanks to the cattle, as they provide milk and are used to plough the lands. Jallikattu, a bull taming contest, marks the main event of this day. During this final day, Kaanum Pongal — the word "kaanum", means 'to view' in Tamil — youths used to gather at river banks to view and select their future life partners, but that practice has declined.
* Diwali row 2, cell 2 row 2, cell 3

Nearby Pilgrimages / Temples visited by people of Singalandapuram[edit]

  • Temples / Pilgrimages Visited
  • Main Deity
  • Festival and Period
Remarks / Photos
  • Samayapuram
  • Mariyamman
  • Car Festival (April)

Chithirai Ther Thiruvila (Car Festival in the month of Chithirai --- April), is famous festival and Lakhs of people visit from nearby villages, inclusive of people of Singalandapuram.

[17] SamayaPuram is nearby Tiruchirappalli. (See --- Samayapuram Mariamman Temple)

  • Palani
  • Murugan
  • Thai Pusam (January-February), Panguni Uthiram (March-April)

[18] The Panoramic Views of Palani Hills en route to Kodaikanal Hills

[19] Dandayudhapani Swami (Murugan)

[20] Palani Murugan Temple

[21] Lord Murugan --- God of Victory and Kundalini

[22] Palani.org: Arulmigu Dandayudhapani Swami Devasthanam, Palani, Official website

[23] [24] Kavadi

  • Thottiyam
  • Madurai Kali Amman
  • Car Festival (March-April)
Many families go for this festival, since, people of Singalandapuram are having relations with Thottiyam and Balasamudram. This festival provides an opportunity to meet their relatives as well.
  • Pudupatti (Rasipuram Pudupatti)
  • Mariyamman
  • Car Festival (March-April)
People go by walk from SingalandaPuram to Namagiripettai, then to Pudupatti Mariyamman Temple. During the Festival time there use to be so many "Thanneer Panthals" on the way, which provide Water, "Neer More", "Banakkam" for the devotees.
  • Naina Malai
  • Varadaraja Perumal
  • Purattasi (Sept-Oct) Month

[25] Beautiful view of Naina Malai, which is nearer to Sendamangalam also visible from SingalandaPuram.

English: Nainamalai,which is nearer to Sendamangalam and Namakkal. It is a hill temple, no road access to it. Main deity is Varatharaja Perumal.

தமிழ்: நாமக்கல்-சேந்தமங்கலத்திற்கு அருகிலுள்ளது நைனாமலை. இங்கு வரதராச பெருமாள் கோயில் உள்ளது. இம்மலை கோயிலுக்கு சாலை வசதி கிடையாது. நடந்தே இதன் உச்சிக்கு செல்ல வேண்டும்.

  • Foot Hills of Kolli Hills, Belukurichi
  • Palaniyappar Temple
  • Thai Pusam, (January)
People go by walk to BeluKurich and then from there to Palaniyappar Temple which is just at the Foot Hills of Kolli Hills. Journey normally Enjoyable and Pleasant. (See --- Belukurichi)
  • Top of Kolli Hills
  • Arappuleeswarar Temple
  • Shiva Temple
Some people go by walk up to the Arappuleeshwar Temple which is on top of Kolli Hills. Journey use to be little risky, but enjoyable, because of the scenic beauty, meeting tribal people and understanding different cultures and water falls on the way. Nowadays the buses are available upto Arappuleshwar Temple, from SingalandaPuram itself.

Other Details[edit]

Another Village with same name[edit]

Another village with same name near Thuraiyur, Tiruchirappalli District is there. [26]

  • 1.Tamil Nadu Namakkal Rasipuram Singalandapuram
  • 2.Tamil Nadu Tiruchirappalli Thuraiyur Singalandapuram

This place name is spelled as mentioned below:

  • Singalandapuram (most used and proper spelling)
  • Singalandhapuram
  • Singalanthapuram

Notable Personalities[edit]

  • Painter Ganeshan --- Painted "Thirukkural" in the School Buildings and Painted the Temple Top of Annanmar Koil. He was almost like a Village Scientist, to tried many Scientific experiments in the village. (1950-1960s)
  • Kuppanna Pillai --- More than 2 times, elected for Village Panchayat Board as President and was a Prominent follower of Mahatma Gandhi, Kamaraj and Congress. He tried his level best to get the High School for Singalandapuram.
  • Venkata Raman Iyer --- the then Village Munsiff, very helpful and he who was one of the prominent personality, who tried his level best to get the High School for Singalandapuram.

Author of this Article[edit]

P.Periyannan, native of SingalandaPuram, currently at Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. One of the early entrant in Computer field from this village (Singalandapuram), who worked in different states (Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra, Karnataka, MP, UP) and abroad (Sultanate of Oman).

Everybody is welcome to Contribute for this Article[edit]

Those who associated to and who know about SingalandaPuram, may contribute to enhance the article.

REFERENCES AND EXTERNAL LINKS[edit]

See Also[edit]


{{Namakkal District}} {Rasipuram Taluk}


References[edit]

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  13. ^ STD Codes http://www.geocities.com/ppattinam2/std.htm
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  15. ^ http://pillayarpattitrust.com/
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  18. ^ "(Palani Hills en route Kodaikanal)".
  19. ^ "Dandayudhapani Swami ([[Murugan]])". {{cite web}}: URL–wikilink conflict (help)
  20. ^ "Palani Murugan Temple".
  21. ^ "Lord Murugan --- God of Victory and Kundalini".
  22. ^ "Palani.org, the Official Website".
  23. ^ "Kavadi".
  24. ^ "Kavadi".
  25. ^ "Beautiful view of Naina Malai".
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  27. ^ http://ta.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E0%AE%9A%E0%AE%BF%E0%AE%99%E0%AF%8D%E0%AE%95%E0%AE%B3%E0%AE%BE%E0%AE%A8%E0%AF%8D%E0%AE%A4%E0%AE%AA%E0%AF%81%E0%AE%B0%E0%AE%AE%E0%AF%8D
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External Links[edit]

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