Perungulam | |
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Coordinates: 8°38′53″N77°59′57″E / 8.64806°N 77.99917°E Coordinates: 8°38′53″N77°59′57″E / 8.64806°N 77.99917°E | |
Country | ![]() |
State | Tamil Nadu |
District | Thoothukudi |
Population (2001) | |
• Total | 6,451 |
Languages | |
• Official | Tamil |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Perungulam is an ancient panchayat town in Thoothukudi district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
As of the 2001 India census, [1] Perungulam had a population of 6,451. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Perungulam has an average literacy rate of 77%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 81%, and female literacy is 74%. 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.
The big pond in this village is named Perungulam. The city is surrounded by paddies, reservoirs, streams and vegetation.
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A special shrine for Kazhuneer Thuraiyan (Kazhuneer ---> water used for worship; Abhisheka Thurai --> Path), at the rear of the temple. This god is not directly worshiped. Whatever rituals are done for Perumal are repeated for this god, which proved to be powerful and unique. The god has no physical form except for a pair of slippers and a small stick.
Thiruvalutheesvarar Temple is also a significant feature.[ citation needed ]
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