Nerkattumseval
Nerkattumseval ( also Nelkattanseval, called Nellitangaville by the British ) is traditionally recognized as one of the 72 palaiyams of Madura, already in existence in the days of Nagama Nayaka and his son Visvanatha Nayaka. It falls under the Sankarankovil taluk in Tenkasi District of Tamil Nadu.[1]
Nerkattaanseval | |
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city | |
  Nerkattaanseval Location in Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Coordinates: 9.236130°N 77.460640°E | |
| Country |  |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Tenkasi |
| Elevation | 165 m (541 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 20,160 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Palayam location
This Maravar palaiyam was located in the Sankarankovil taluk, in the former Tirunelveli province of the Nayak kingdom of Madurai
Museum
Nerkattumseval has a museum for Puli Thevar erected by the Tamil Nadu Government.
Religious
- Church:
The Salvation Army Church.
- Temples:
Shri Ullamudayar Sastha Temple, Sappani Muthu Temple, Amman temple, Karuppa Swami Temple and Vinayagar Temple.
Nearby Palayams
References
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 22 November 2010. Retrieved 15 December 2010.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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