About Mayiladuthurai District
History:
Mayiladuthurai is the capital and regional capital of Mayiladuthurai in Tamil Nadu, India. The village is located 281 km (175 mi) from the provincial capital, Chennai. Mayiladuthurai is owned by the city panchayat founded in 1866. The regional name "MAYILADUTHURAI" comes from the goddess Goddess Parvathi who portrays herself as a peacock to attract the attention of Lord shiva through a miraculous dance.
Famous For?
Mayiladuthurai is known for its ancient temples, some of which are the famous Mayuranathaswami Temple, the venerable Shaivite Temple and the Parimala Renganathar Temple, a Vaishnavite temple located in the city. All the famous Navagraha temples are located near Mayiladuthurai.
Location:
The region has an area of 1172 km2.
Subcategories:
There are 2 total districts in Myiladuthurai.
Villages:
There are 59 villages in the region.
Cities:
There are 3 cities in total in this region.
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