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Thirumayam
Thirumayam is a place in India state of Tamil Nadu located at the longitude of 78.751969 and the latitude of 10.247094.Thirumayam is a place of historical importance located about 20 km south of the town of Pudukkottai in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Thirumayam, a town panchayat and also the Taluk headquarters of the eponymous Vatam (sub-district), lies 20 km south of Pudukkottai, on the road from that town to Karaikudi. This is actually National Highway NH-210, which connects Tiruchirapalli and Rameshwaram. Thirumayam is the first main junction on this road; the Madurai road takes its diversion from Thirumayam. Thirumayam is well connected by road and rail. The nearest railhead is at Pudukkottai. Bus facility is available from Pudukkottai, virachilai Karaikudi, Thanjavur, Madurai and many other places. The nearest airport connected is at Trichy, 50 km away. Accommodation is also available at nearby Pudukkottai. Famous freedom fighters Veerapandiya Kattabomman and his brother Umathaiturai hid in a fort at Tirumayam, after their fight against the British during 17th Century.
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Writen by : Subbu Tym , Date :Sunday - 17 October 2010 Report / Delete
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