Oormelalagiyan

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Oormelalagiyan
Oormelalagiyan (India)
Coordinates: 9°1′19.25″N77°21′31.7″E / 9.0220139°N 77.358806°E / 9.0220139; 77.358806 Coordinates: 9°1′19.25″N77°21′31.7″E / 9.0220139°N 77.358806°E / 9.0220139; 77.358806
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
State Tamil Nadu
District Tirunelveli
Languages
  Official Tamil
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Nearest city Tirunelveli

Oormelalagiyan (also transliterated as Oormenialagiyan, Urmenialagiyan, Urmelalagiyan, and Oormelalagian) is a village in Tamil Nadu, India. It is located about 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) from Tenkasi and 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) Courtallam. It is geographically well positioned with a "Lord Ganesh" temple in the entrance of the village and housing scenic views of Western Ghats and drizzling winds from there.

Tamil Nadu State in Southern India

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Tenkasi City in Tamil Nadu, India

Tenkasi is a municipality in the Tirunelveli local town of Tamil Nadu, India.

Courtallam Town in Tamil Nadu, India

Courtallam or Kuttalam, Spa of South India, is a panchayat town situated at a mean elevation of 160 m (520 ft) on the Western Ghats in Tirunelveli District of Tamil Nadu, India. Many seasonal and few perennial rivers such as the Chittar River, the Manimuthar River, the Pachaiyar River and the Thamirabarani River originate in this region. The numerous waterfalls and cascades along with the ubiquitous health resorts in the area have earned it the title the Spa of South India. The falls carry a good amount of water only when there is a rain on the hills. The season begins from June of every year till September. The South West Monsoon brings in the cold breeze with mild temperature. From October to December North East Monsoon sets over in Tamil Nadu and the climate is cold and the rains are very heavy sometimes. Sometimes the falls get flooded and people are not allowed to take bath during floods.

The village is also known for their peoples’ artistic talents for several decades. Their reach is beyond the boundaries of village and contributions have been appreciated even in present-day stylish Tamil film industry.[ citation needed ] At least 15 known cinematographers were from this village.

It won the president award (2009) for its hygiene.

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