Thirunallur, Thanjavur Explained

Thirunallur
Settlement Type:village
Pushpin Label Position:right
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Tamil Nadu, India
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Tamil Nadu
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Thanjavur
Subdivision Type3:Taluk
Subdivision Name3:Kumbakonam
Leader Title:Panchayat President
Unit Pref:Metric
Population Total:1042
Population As Of:2001
Population Density Km2:auto
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Demographics1 Info1:Tamil
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+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