Nemmeli | |
Settlement Type: | Village |
Pushpin Map: | India Tamil Nadu#India |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Tamil Nadu, India |
Coordinates: | 11.23°N 79.7°W |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | India |
Subdivision Type1: | State |
Subdivision Name1: | Tamil Nadu |
Subdivision Type2: | District |
Subdivision Name2: | Mayiladuthurai |
Leader Title: | Village Panchayat President |
Leader Name: | Mr. Nagappan |
Unit Pref: | Metric |
Elevation M: | 4 |
Population Density Km2: | auto |
Demographics Type1: | Languages |
Demographics1 Title1: | Official |
Demographics1 Info1: | Tamil |
Timezone1: | IST |
Utc Offset1: | +5:30 |
Postal Code Type: | PIN |
Postal Code: | 609116 |
Area Code Type: | Telephone code |
Area Code: | 04364 |
Registration Plate: | TN-51 |
Nemmeli, is one of the Village in Sirkazhi Taluk in Mayiladuthurai district in Tamil Nadu State. Nemmeli is located 3.1 km distance from its Taluk Main Town Sirkazhi. Nemmeli is 21 km far from its District Main City Mayiladuthurai . It is 211 km far from its State Main City Chennai .
Nemmeli has an average elevation of 4m (13feet).
Nemmeli is on the way between Sirkazhi and Vadarankam. Buses from sirkazhi bus stand is available (Bus Route: 8, 8 A Sirkazhi Bus Stand to Vadarankam). Mini Buses are also available from Kollidam Mukkuttu. Auto Fare is around Rs.80 from sirkazhi bus stand.
Sri Visalakshi sametha Viswanathar Temple
Lord Shani came to Nemmeli and worshipped Varuna Linga, and by the blessings of Sri Visalakshi (sametha Sri Viswanathar) he got complete cure over the disease. There is holy pond near the temple where lord shani performed bath, and worshipped Shiva and attained peace. Nimmathi means peace in Tamil, and there are few sayings that Nimmathi became Nemmeli in time. There is another saying that, Nemmeli came from "Nelveli" i.e. land rich in rice cultivations.
The construction of the temple date back to the later chola period. The temple is believed to be 500 years old. But exact history can't be predicted as there is no scripture available.Sri Shasta (deity) temple and Aiyanar temple are situated near this temple.