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| Coordinates | 10°56′00″N 79°17′00″E / 10.9333°N 79.2833°E |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District(s) | Thanjavur |
| Population | 16,397 (2001[update]) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Area • Elevation |
• 22 m (72 ft) |
Papanasam (Tamil: பாபநாசம், literally "Destruction of Sins") is a panchayat town in Thanjavur district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. In otherwords its a grown up village and Growing Town. This is the town 25 km from Tanjore and 15 km from Kumbakonam. There are 3 rivers named Cauvery, Thirumalairajan and KudaMurutti helping the farmers to cultivate the good food - grains.
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Geography
Papanasam is a taluk and panchayath town of Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, located at10°56′00″N 79°17′00″E / 10.9333°N 79.2833°E[1].
Papanasam (south) is located at 8°42′N 77°23′E / 8.7°N 77.38°E[2]. It has an average elevation of 106 metres (347 ft).
Papanasam is a village located in Ambasamudram Taluk of Tirunelveli Dist
Demographics
As of 2001 India census[3], Papanasam had a population of 16,397. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Papanasam has an average literacy rate of 76%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 82%, and female literacy is 70%. In Papanasam, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
History
There are two temples; The Pallaivanatha Swamy temple constructed by the Chola King and the other is the 108 Sivalayam temples. There is also a Granary (storehouse of paddy) which measure 86 feet (26 m) in width and has a height of 36 feet (11 m) with a capacity of 3,000 kalam which is a measure. The Nayaks between 1600-1634 constructed it. It was built by stone of lime. The State Archaeological Department declared it as a monument. One can see the 108 Sivalingams only in the temple in Papanasam. Also one can see a Granary of this size only here.
Educational institutions
Schools
- The High School Umayalpuram
- Panchayat Union Primary School .
- St.Mary's Higher Secondary School.
- Govt.Girls Higher Secondary School.
- RC High School.
- St.Bastins Matriculation Higher Secondary School.
- Pattukottai Alagiri Matriculation Higher Secondary School.
- Christ The King Nursery Primary School, Thirupalathurai
- Tansri Ubaidulla Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Rajagiri.
- Kasmiya Higher Secondary School, Rajagiri.
- RDB National Matriculation School. Rajagiri
- Crescent Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Pandaravadai.
- Soofi Nagar elementary school, Pandaravadai.
- Sakesphere Nur Pri School.
- RDB Matriculation School.
Andrews Matriculation School
- Mani Matriculation Hr Sec School
- Jack And Jill Matric School
College
- RDB College of Arts and Science www.rdbcollege.com
Holy Places in Papanasam
108 Shivalayam
According to legends, this temple was build by Lord Rama and the 108 Shiva lingas were installed by him. Even though Ravana was a demon, he was a great Shiva Bhakta. By killing him, Lord Rama had got Dosha. To ward off this Dosha, he installed the 108 lingas. It is believed that worshipping Lord Shiva in this temple would remove all sins.
There is a separate huge Linga called Hanumantha Linga which is believed to have been installed by Lord Hanuman. It is a wonderful sight to see all the 106 lingas arranged equally in three rows. This temple is a must see for all. One can see the 108 Sivalingam in one temple in this Town only.
Paalaivananathar Temple
- Shiva: Paalaivananathar.
- Ambal: Dhavala Vennakaimangai
This is a Shivastalam situated at Thiruppaalathurai in Papanasam is considered to be the 19th in the series of Tevara Stalams in the Chola kingdom located south of the river Kaveri. The Tiruppaalaitturai temple with 2 prakarams occupies an area of 3 acres (12,000 m2), and its entrance is crowned with a 5 tiered Rajagopuram. Inscriptions from the Chola and Vijayanagar periods are seen in this temple. Here Lord Shiva is also known as Paalaivananathar.
There is also a world famous granary (Store House of paddy) Breadth: 86 feet (26 m), Height: 36 feet (11 m) capacity of 3,000 Kalam (measure) constructed by Nayaks in 1600 - 1634. State Archaeological Department declared it as a monument. Mention must be made of those from the period of Kulottunga I and Kulottunga III speaking of gifts made to the temple during the Chola period.
The Sebastian Church
It is one of the famous historical churches in India. Here the holy festival (Matha-Kovil Thiruvizha) takes place for 3 days every year after Easter Sunday. It is a very famous festival celebrated by all the people in the town and many from far outstations come also the church has real st.sebastian's bone under it. The bone was took from rome.
The Antonys Church
It is one of the very familiar church in Papanasam situated near the st.Sebastin Church. The Festival happens in Every June Month .During the Festival Times ,all the Villages Nearby the Temple will get together to get the Praise of st.Antony
Holy Places Around Papanasam
- Kabisthalam - Gajendra Varadan Temple - 4 km from Papanasam, which is on Papanasam – Thiruvaiyaru Road.
- Nalloor - Kalyana Sundareswarar Temple - 4 km from Papanasam, which is on Papanasam-Kumbakonam Road via Vazhapazhakadai.
- Thiruvalanchuzhi - Karpaga Natheswarar Temple - 7 km from Papanasam, which is on the Papanasam-Kumbakonam Road .
- Thirukkarugavoor - Karparatchambigai Temple - 7 km from Papanasam, which is on the Papanasam-Saliyamangalam Road.
- Swamimalai - Swaminatha Swami (one of the Six houses of Lord.Muruga) - 8 km from Papanasam, which is on the Papanasam-Kumbakonam Road via Thiruvalanchuzhi.
- Avoor – Pasupatheeswarar Temple - 8 km from Papanasam, which is on the Papanasam-Kumbakonam Road via Patteeswaram.
- Thiruvaigavoor – Vilvavaneswarar Temple - 8 km from Papanasam- Mini Buses available for every half an hour.
- Patteeswaram – Dhenupureeswarar Temple - 10 km from Papanasam, which is on the Papanasam-Kumbakonam Road via Avoor.
- Soundhara Raja Perumal Kovil - Sundaraperumalkovil [1] - 4 km from Papanasam - Town Busses,Private Busses Available.
- Valangaiman- Mariamman Temple - 10 km from Papanasam, which is on the Papanasam-Kumbakonam Road via Nalloor.
- Darasuram – Airavadeswarar Temple - 12 km from Papanasam, which is on the Papanasam-Kumbakonam Road.
- Tjanjavur- Bragatheeswarar Temple- The Big Temple- 25 km from Papanasam.
Picture gallery
 Paalaivananathar Temple's Granary |
 Palaivananathar Temple Tower |
 Palaivananathar Temple Tower |
People
Papanasam has produced eminent personalities in the history of India.
To mention a few:
- A famous composer, Sivan was also known as Tamil Thyagayya. Using Classical South Indian base, Sivan created numerous hits popularised by M.K.Thyagaraja Bhagavathar and MS Subbulakshmi
- Mr.Vu.Ve.Swamynatha Ayyar, a great person who contributed his life to preserve Tamil literature.
- The Late Thiru.G.K. Moopanar, Senior leader of Indian National Congress, Veteran Parliamentarian, Philanthropist, Patron of Arts and Music.
- Sri Sri Ravishankar - A divine leader who is famous for conducting 'Art of Living' courses all over the world.
Politics
Papanasam assembly constituency is part of Mayilaaduthurai (Lok Sabha constituency).[4] Stephen - One of the Leading Business Man in India
References
- ^ from here there is a person called shaym sunder vaidyanathan who calls up people and offers them jobs. Falling Rain Genomics,Inc - Papanasam2
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Papanasam
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. http://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
- ^ "List of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies". Tamil Nadu. Election Commission of India. http://archive.eci.gov.in/se2001/background/S22/TN_ACPC.pdf. Retrieved 2008-10-12.
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