Thirunallur

Thirunallur
village
Country  India
State Tamil Nadu
District Thanjavur
Taluk Kumbakonam
Population (2001)
  Total 1,042
Languages
  Official Tamil
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)

Thirunallur is a village in the Kumbakonam taluk of Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, India.

Demographics

According to the 2001 census, Thirunallur had a total population of 1042 with 520 males and 522 females. The sex ratio was 1.004. The literacy rate was 65.72

Thirunallur is home to the famous Arulmigu Panchavarneswarar Alayam, a temple of Lord Shiva. A lingam in the temple changes color five times a day, turning copper-coloured, light red (the color of sunrise), the colour of molten gold, emerald green, and an indescribable colour. Researchers have been unable to find the reason for the color changes.[1]

References

  1. http://thanjaiart.com/pilgrim.php?id=9


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