Ulipuram

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Ulipuram
ulipuram
village
Ulipuram Mariamman Koil Image.jpg
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
State Tamil Nadu
District Salem
Government
  TypeState governments
Population
 (2002)
  Total10,000
Languages
  Official Tamil
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
636118
Telephone code04282
Vehicle registration TN-77
Nearest cityThamampatti
Literacy90%
Lok Sabha constituencyKallakurici
Climate Coolest & hottest (Köppen)

Ulipuram is a village in Gangavalli taluk, Salem district, Tamil Nadu state in India,. [1]

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Geological research and evidence confirms the history and existence of this habitat since the 16th century and it was known as Puliyarampur. [2] The place was named during the time of "Nayakkar". [2] Two 16th Century hero stones and two slabs containing Tamil inscriptions with details of donations to a nearby temple to run a religious retreat by using the revenue from paddy fields have been discovered in Ulipuram. [2]

Now, the village is more secular, consisting of various castes mainly Nayakkar, Vanniyar, Kurumbar, Kavundar and Reddiyar. The village is historically known for agriculture, sheep, goat and cow breeding. Ulipuram is a predominantly agricultural community with major crops including rice, nuts, sugarcane, and corn.

Residences are centralized around the surrounding farms of the area, sub-dividing Ulipuram into groups and localities including:

Historically, Ulipuram receives ample rainfall which helps its agricultural activity. However, since 1996 there's been a reduced rainfall and farming has been severely affected. Hence, some farmers began seeking livelihood in other sectors of the economy.

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Proceedings of Respect to Cow
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Close up shot of Theru
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Theru
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Alternate shot of Theru
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Eruthu attam - Jallikattu
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Eru thaluvuthal -Jallikattu

After 24years, Maha Kumbhabhishekam has been held at Arulmighu Maariamman Temple (HRNC Temple ID TM005146) on 17 September 2023.

Kumbhabhishekam, also known as Samprokshanam which is a Hindu temple ritual that is believed to homogenize, synergize and unite the mystic powers of the deity.

This grand event has been celebrated as a festival along with lot of traditional customs viz.,

On the said day and at an auspicious time, the Kumbha is bathed with the charged and sanctified holy waters, that confers divine blessings on all devotees.

Temples

Arulmighu Marriamman Kovil temple is at the center of the village, dedicated to goddess Marriamman, now listed under HRNC.

Nearby temples include:

Main crops

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List of Areas in Ulipuram

Factory

Government Schools

Private Schools

Banks

ATM

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