Adambar is a village in the Nannilam taluk of Tiruvarur district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

Adambar-I
Athambar
village
Adambar-I is located in Tamil Nadu
Adambar-I
Adambar-I
Location in Tamil Nadu, India
Adambar-I is located in India
Adambar-I
Adambar-I
Adambar-I (India)
Coordinates: 10°54′41″N 79°34′26″E / 10.91138°N 79.573928°E / 10.91138; 79.573928
Country India
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictTiruvarur
Named forAthambar
Population
 (2001)
 • Total1,609
Languages
 • OfficialTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)

Demographics edit

As per the 2001 census, Adambar OR Athambar had a population of 1,609 with 824 males and 785 females. The sex ratio was 953. The literacy rate was 80.74.[1]

Geography edit

The village is surrounded by greenery. This village is around 22 km from Tiruvarur and 8 km from Nannilam.

Culture edit

Adambar Shri Kothandaramar temple and a 13th century Shiva temple are located in the village. It has historical connection with the Ramayana. Rama vowed to kill Atham the magic deer there, which Sita devi wanted. Kothandaramar Temple is the temple of Sri Ranganathar.

Other temples include Sri Siddhi Vinayaga Temple, Shri Kothandaramar Temple, Lord Siva Temple, Maha Mariamman Temple, and Pidari Amman Temple.

Transport edit

Buses travel to Nannilam from Tiruvarur.

References edit

  1. ^ "Primary Census Abstract - Census 2001". Directorate of Census Operations-Tamil Nadu. Archived from the original on 17 February 2011.