Tamil Jains are ethnic-Tamils from the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, who practice Jainism,. The Tamil Jain is a microcommunity of around 85,000 .They are predominantly scattered in northern Tamil Nadu, largely in the districts of Tiruvannamalai, Kanchipuram, Vellore, Villupuram, Ranipet and Kallakurichi. Early Tamil-Brahmi inscriptions in Tamil Nadu date to the third century BCE and describe the livelihoods of Tamil Jains. Samaṇar wrote much Tamil literature, including the important Sangam literature, such as the Nālaṭiyār, the Cilappatikaram, the Valayapathi and the Civaka Cintamani. Three of the five great epics of Tamil literature are attributed to Jains.
Vandavasi is a Municipality and Taluk in the Tiruvannamalai district of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The town is well known in the Carnatic history for the Battle of Wandiwash. Vandavasi town is also the largest manufacturer of kora artefacts including mats, shawls and vessels. As of 2011, the town had a population 74,320.
Chengam is an important market town and a taluk headquarter in the Foot hills of Eastern ghats in Tiruvannamalai district of Tamil Nadu, India. Chengam is the gateway to the Chengam pass in the Eastern ghats between Javvadhu hills to the north and Chennakesava hills to the south. The town is also the centre for various industrial activities which includes Sathanur dam hydro-electric project, Aavin milk processing plant and Periya Kolappadi SIDCO estate.
Kalambur is a selection grade town panchayat in Polur taluk, Tiruvanamalai district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, famous for its rice production. As of the 2011 census, the town had a population of 31,751. K.T.R.Palani is a Chairman of Kalambur selection grade Town panchyat.
Polur is a scenic town and a Religious site for Lord Narasimha called Sampathgiri, divisional headquarters and a market center in Tiruvannamalai district of Tamil Nadu in India. Located at the foothills of Javvadhi hills, a popular section of Eastern Ghats, Polur is often regarded as Gateway of Eastern ghats. Polur was once an eminent center of Tamil Jainism. The town is home to Dharani sugars, chemicals and fertiliser Pvt., Ltd, and number of agro based industries including coir industries. The famous Chittoor - Cuddalore road passes through the town. The town is located 29 Kilometres north of city of Tiruvannamalai and 45 kilometres south of Vellore Metropolis.
Aarani, officially spelled as Arni, and also known as Periya Aarani, is a major commercial, industrial and cultural hub and also a divisional headquarter in the Thiruvanamalai district of Tamil Nadu, India. The town is the second largest urban center next to the district headquarters, Thiruvannamalai, and is administered by a selection grade municipality. Aarani is home to silk weaving, spinning mills and agricultural industries. Famous Aarani silk and a paddy variety named Aarani Ponni, known for its rich aroma, originates from Aarani. The town is often nicknamed as The Silk City. Aarani also has a rich cultural heritage as it is a major center of Tamil Jainism.
Chetpet is a major town panchayat in Tiruvannamalai district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Chetpet's major economical activity is processing paddy and the town is home to one of the largest organised paddy exchange markets of the state. Chetpet is one of the very few places of German colonisation in Indian history. A village called Nedungunam nearby has one of the Famous temples of Lord Rama. The temple is very famous and called Sri Yoga Rama temple.
Melmalayanur is located near Gingee, Tamil Nadu, India, 21 km from chetput and 21 km away from Gingee It is famous for the Goddess Angalaamman. Devotees across South India visit this temple to avail blessings of Angalaamman.
Melmaruvathur is a town located in Tamil Nadu, India. It is in the Cheyyur Taluk of Chengalpattu district. The town is known for having the shrine of goddess Adhi Parashakthi, the Om Shakti Temple. It is a very important religious destination because of its location between Tiruvannamalai and Chennai, and also because of its very reachable location, which is blocked neither by mountains nor lakes.
Tiruvannamalai district is the second largest district in Tamil Nadu by area after Dindigul District and one of the 38 districts in the state of Tamil Nadu, in South India. It was formed in the year 1989 through the bifurcation of North Arcot into the Tiruvannamalai Sambuvarayar and Vellore Ambedkar districts. The city of Tiruvannamalai is the district headquarters.
Mullandrum is a village in Tiruvanamalai district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. The postal code of Mullandrum is 632512. The name "Mulladrum" is derived from Mullai Vanam. Also called as "Mulladhiram".
Periya Kozhappalur is a village in Chetpet Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District, Tamil Nadu, India. Periya Kozhappalur is located 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) east of the state highway SH-4, between Arani and Chetpet, 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) from Arani, 40 kilometres (25 mi) from Vandavasi, and 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) from its taluk main town of Chetpet. Kolappalur is 47 kilometres (29 mi) from its district main city Tiruvannamalai. It is 132 kilometres (82 mi) from its state capital Chennai.
Kurumbhur, also named as Kurambur or Kurumbur, a village located at Cheyyar taluk, Thiruvannamalai district of Tamil Nadu|
Ariyathur is a village in Polur Taluk in Tiruvannamalai District of Tamil Nadu, India. It is located 47 km towards east from district headquarters Thiruvannamalai. 167 km from state capital Chennai.
Purisai is a village panchayat of Cheyyar Taluk. The village is famous for temples and festivals.
Kunnathur is a village in Arani Taluk in Tiruvannamalai District of Tamil Nadu State, India. It lies on the border between Tiruvannamalai District and Vellore District and is located 64 km north of the District Headquarters in Tiruvannamalai, 8 km from Arani, and 139 km from the state capital Chennai.
Tiruvannamalai is predominantly connected by road to other major cities in the state including Chennai, Bengaluru, Vellore, Arani, Trichy, Tiruppur, Salem, Thanjavur, Coimbatore, Shimoga and Kanchipuram. And also other state major cities such as Hyderabad, Tirupati, Puducherry and Mangaluru. Tiruvannamalai serves as one of the important Road junction of Tamil Nadu and north roadways Zone. The nearest domestic airport is Vellore, which has a no daily chartered flights. The nearest international airports are Chennai and Tiruchirappalli.
Arani Fort bus station, is the city of Arni's main bus station. Arni is the second largest town in Tiruvannamalai district after Tiruvannamalai city. It is in the central part of Arni town and is near the Arni Fort, hence its name.
Thurinjikuppam Thiruvannamalai District, Tamil Nadu, India, is located in the Polur Taluk, which belongs to the Arani Revenue Division. The famous Adiparasakthi Amman Temple is located here.
Mullipattu is a village located in Arani, Tiruvannamalai, India.
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