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Template:Infobox Indian jurisdiction Vedaraniam (also spelt as Vedaranyam) is a municipality in Nagapattinam district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

Geography

Vedaraniyam is located at 10°22′N 79°51′E / 10.37°N 79.85°E / 10.37; 79.85, in South Tamil Nadu. It has an average elevation of 1 m (3.3 ft).

Demographics

As of 2001, Vedaraniam has a population of 31,728. Males constitute 48% of the population and females 52%. Vedaraniam has an average literacy rate of 71%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 79% and female literacy is 64%. In Vedaraniam, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age. The area of the municipality is 36.26 km including the revenue villages of Thopputhurai, Agasthiyampalli

Economy

The primary economic activities of the region are salt-manufacturing, fishing, salt water prawn culture and agriculture.

Saltpans (crystallisers) are spread over 11,000 acres (45 km) along the coastline, including those of small, medium and large salt manufacturers. According to rough estimates, about two lakh tonnes of edible salt and over five lakh tonnes of industrial grade salt are produced annually in the region. Two major private companies, Chemplast Sanmar and Gujarat Heavy Chemicals, also have huge salt manufacturing facilities here. The industry provides direct and indirect employment to over 10,000 people.

History

The place is known for the Vedaranyeswarar Temple, a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Siva. Earlier known as Thirumarikaadu in the ancient era, Vedaraniam has been a famous Hindu place. Appar and Sundarar competed to sing and show their talents at this place. 11 Tamil songs were sung here to open the gates of the temple. Because of a curse which happened during that time, most people still use the back door to enter the temple. However, after the recent kumbabhishegam, the front gate, facing the sea, is being used more frequently.

When Lord Shiv married Parvati, the southern tip of the land became elevated after the land became unbalanced (due to the large number of attendants in the great Marriage) and Muni Agastiya was sent to the south to balance the land. When Muni Agastya came to the southern tip (which is the current Vedaraniam), he tried to even out the weight. As he missed the marriage function, Lord Shiv and Parvati appeared in front of Muni Agastya in their wedding costumes. This is the reason for the existence of the temple of Lord Shiv (Vedaraneeswar), the only Shiv temple which has the Lord Shiv and Parvati in their whole wedding costume. There is also a place for Muni Agathiyar known as Agastiyampalli just 2 km away from the main temple. All exists till today.

The 4-vedas were excavated in the temple and this is the main reason for the name of the place. There are secret hidden paths from the main temple to Tanjore.

The temple is very famous for Murthi, Thalam, and Theertham. The Mulavar name is (Thirumaraikadar) Vedaranyeswarar.

On 30 April 1930 Vedaraniam entered history books again during the Indian Freedom Movement. The famous Salt March was successfully completed by leaders like Rajaji (Ex-CM Tamil Nadu) and Sardar Vedaratnam at Agastyampalli, situated near Vedaraniam.

Paranjothi Munivar, who wrote the book Thiruvilaiyadal Puranam, was born in Vedaraniam.

Places of interest

• Vedaranyeswarar (Thirumaraikkadar) Temple - for God Siva
• Salt Sathyagraga Stubi - Historical Place
• Ayuirvedic Medicinal Forest
• Point Calimere Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary (This is the only wild life sanctuary where one can see both wild life and birds in a single place)
• Kodikkarai Photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mohanram_rk/tags/ptcalimere/show/
• Historical Light Houses (Cholas, British and Modern)
• Ramar Paatham
• Arucottuthurai - Fishing Village
• Agasthiyampalli - Second largest Salt production village in Tamil Nadu
• Thethagudi - kulunthalaman temple
• Ayakkaranpulam - Arulmighu Kalitheertha Ayyanar Temple
• Vadakatalai - Sri Rudhra Somanadhar Temple(Founders:M.Sundersa Desigar, M.Thiyagaraja Desigar)
• Pushpavanam - Sivan Temple, fishing village
• Thopputhurai_ Sri Kailasanathar Temple, Sri Varadaraja Temple & Viswaroopa Hanuman, Sri Vanadurgai Temple

Politics

Vedaraniam assembly constituency is part of Nagapattinam (Lok Sabha constituency).

Notes

References

1. Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Vedaraniyam
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3. Vedaraniam Municipality Official Website
4. Chemplast Sanmar
5. "List of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies" (PDF). Tamil Nadu. Election Commission of India. Retrieved 2008-10-12.

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