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Devakottai is a first-grade municipality in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Located in the Sivaganga district, the town is situated close to the Karaikudi, near Rameswaram National Highway Road (NH-210). It is one of the major cities comes under the Chettinad area with rich heritage of houses built with limestone called "Karai Veedu".
Devakottai is a first-grade municipality in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Located in the Sivaganga district, the town is situated close to the Karaikudi, near Rameswaram National Highway Road (NH-210).
Known for its traditional charm and historical landmarks, Devakottai offers a unique glimpse into Tamil Nadu's past and cultural traditions. This guide provides an overview of Devakottai, highlighting its attractions, historical sites, and practical visitor information.
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Aug 16, 2016 · Swarna Moortheeswarar Temple (Siragilinather Temple) is dedicated to Hindu God Shiva located at Kandadevi, a small village in Devakottai Taluk of Sivaganga District. It is a famous Historical Temple which comes in Ramayanam.
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The name "Devakottai" is derived from the Tamil word "Devi Kottai", meaning the fort of a Goddess. Devakottai was an active town in the Indian Independence Movement. The municipal court of Devakottai was burned to the ground during the Quit India Movement. This leads to the town becoming one of the historical landmarks of Tamil Naduwith typical bui...
According to the 2011 census, Devakottai had a population of 51,865 with a sex-ratio of 982 females for every 1,000 males, far greater than the national average of 929. A total of 5,209 people were under the age of six, constituting 2,676 males and 2,533 females. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes accounted for 8.5% and 0.16% of the population r...
Devakottai is situated on Tiruchirappalli-Rameswaram National Highway Road (NH-210). The nearest airport is in Madurai, about 92 km away. The nearest major railway station is Devakottai Road Railway Station.There are frequent bus services available in Devakottai. Regular bus services are available to all important cities of Tamil Nadu.
The town is famous for its ancient temple, Sri Meenakshi Sundareswarar temple also known as Nagara Sivan Kovil. This temple is associated with Sekkizhar, one of the famous Nayanars, who wrote Periapuranam, an epic eulogizing Lord shiva, hence the temple is also known as Sekkizhar temple. The temple is a big complex housed next to a vast sacred pond...
Dr. Soma ValliappanWriter.The word 'Devakottai' means the fort of the goddess. This town also played a prominent role during the Indian freedom movement as a courtroom was burned here during the Quit India Movement. Read More
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Devakottai taluk is a taluk of Sivagangai district of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The headquarters of the taluk is the town of Devakottai. Demographics. According to the 2011 census, the taluk of Devakottai had a population of 157,328 with 79,545 males and 77,783 females. There were 978 women for every 1000 men.
