Where is Thirumayam in Tamil Nadu, India?

Location in Tamil Nadu, India. Thirumayam is a place of historical importance located about 20 km south of the town of Pudukkottai in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The noted Indian independence activist Sathyamurthy was born in Thirumayam in 1887.

Who is the founder of Thirumayam fort in India?

It was constructed by Vijaya Raghunatha Sethupathi, the Raja of Ramnad in 1687. Later the fort was handed over to his brother in law Raghunatha Raya Tondaiman. The fort has been extensively renovated by Archaeological Survey of India in 2012.

Which is the postal head quarters of Thirumayam?

Thirumayam is a Town in Tirumayam Block in Pudukkottai District of Tamil Nadu State, India. It is located 19 KM towards South from District head quarters Pudukkottai. It is a Block head quarter. Thirumayam Pin code is 622507 and postal head office is Tirumayam .

Which is the best picnic spot in Thirumayam?

Thirumayam is a much-frequented picnic spot and affords much to the discerning tourist who ventures a little beyond the beaten track. The main attractions of the place are the fort, and the Shiva and Thirumal temples.

Which is the most famous temple in Thirumayam?

Miles before reaching the town one can see a fort atop a large hill. There are two famous rock-cut shrines, one for Siva and the other for Vishnu, adjacent to each other. The Siva cave temple is older among the two. The Vishnu temple is very venerated and considered second only to the temple at Srirangam .

Who are the famous freedom fighters of Thirumayam?

Famous freedom fighters Veerapandiya Kattabomman and his brother Umathaiturai hid in a fort at Tirumayam, after their fight against the British during 17th Century. Thirumayam is a much-frequented picnic spot and affords much to the discerning tourist who ventures a little beyond the beaten track.