Adambar-I

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Adambar-I
Athambar
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Adambar-I (India)
Coordinates: 10°54′41″N79°34′26″E / 10.91138°N 79.573928°E / 10.91138; 79.573928 Coordinates: 10°54′41″N79°34′26″E / 10.91138°N 79.573928°E / 10.91138; 79.573928
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
State Tamil Nadu
District Tiruvarur
Named for Athambar
Population
 (2001)
  Total1,609
Languages
  Official Tamil
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)

Adambar is a village in the Nannilam taluk of Tiruvarur district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

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Demographics

As per the 2001 census, Adambar OR Athambar had a population of 1,609 with 824 males and 785 females. The sex ratio was 953. The literacy rate was 80.74. [1]

Geography

The village is surrounded by greenery. This village is around 22 km from Tiruvarur and 8 km from Nannilam.

Culture

Adambar Shri Kothandaramar temple and a 13th century Shiva temple are located in the village. It has historical connection with the Ramayana. Rama vowed to kill Atham the magic deer there, which Sita devi wanted. Kothandaramar Temple is the temple of Sri Ranganathar.

Other temples include Sri Siddhi Vinayaga Temple, Shri Kothandaramar Temple, Lord Siva Temple, Maha Mariamman Temple, and Pidari Amman Temple.

Transport

Buses travel to Nannilam from Tiruvarur.

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References

  1. "Primary Census Abstract - Census 2001". Directorate of Census Operations-Tamil Nadu. Archived from the original on 17 February 2011.