Thirunallur, Thanjavur

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

Thirunallur
village
Country India
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictThanjavur
TalukKumbakonam
Population
 (2001)
 • Total1,042
Languages
 • OfficialTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)

Demographics

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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

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  • "Primary Census Abstract - Census 2001". Directorate of Census Operations-Tamil Nadu. Archived from the original on 6 August 2009.