Komakkambedu | |
Native Name Lang: | TAMIL |
Settlement Type: | Suburb |
Pushpin Map: | India Chennai |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Chennai, India |
Coordinates: | 13.1945°N 80.0295°W |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | India |
Subdivision Type1: | State |
Subdivision Name1: | Tamil Nadu |
Subdivision Type2: | District |
Subdivision Name2: | Thiruvallur |
Subdivision Type3: | Metro |
Subdivision Name3: | Chennai |
Unit Pref: | Metric |
Population As Of: | 2001 |
Population Density Km2: | auto |
Demographics Type1: | Languages |
Demographics1 Title1: | Official |
Demographics1 Info1: | Tamil |
Timezone1: | IST |
Utc Offset1: | +5:30 |
Website: | www.asgokul.weebly.com |
Komakkambedu (KKB) is a village located 9 miles north of Thiruninravur. Most of the village is occupied by Vanniyar and Naidu caste.
This village is facing brain drain as many younger citizens have relocated. Farming is the occupation of most of the villagers.
More than twenty Self Help Groups (SHG) exist for the welfare and development of women.
There are four temples in the village, namely Mariamman temple, Permal temple, Pillayar temple and Chelliamman temple. T
A part of village is named Indira Nagar consists of two streets and temples namely Pillayar temple and Om Sakthi temple.
There is a carnival function at the Mariamman temple every five years on the occasion of Thimithi (Tamil: தீமிதி) or firewalking ceremony. This is a Hindu festival celebrated in Tamil Nadu, South India and some other countries.
The fire-walking ceremony is in honour of Draupati Amman. During the period of the festival, scenes from Mahabharata ancient script are enacted by the devotees and drama troupes.