Pattiveeranpatti
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Pattiveeranpatti is a panchayat town in Dindigul district
in the India
n state
of Tamil Nadu
.
, Pattiveeranpatti had a population of 7744. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Pattiveeranpatti has an average literacy rate of 83%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 86%, and female literacy is 79%. In Pattiveeranpatti, 8% of the population is under 6 years of age.
PattiveeranPatti is one of the oldest Villages in India, with a
history dating all the way back to nearly 1500years. It was part of the ancient Pandyan empire and later on came under the reign of the mighty Chola empire. It became part of the Vijayanagara
empire also in the medieval times and after its collapse it came under Madurai Nayaks' rule.
This small village is occupied with full of coffee growers who own the coffee estates, in the Thandikudi hills area which is part of the Palani Hills. By 1860, coffee cultivation in the Western Ghats (Lower Palani Hills range) had gained momentum and the estate owners in Pattiveeranpatti, became pioneers in the development and cultivation of coffee plantations.In addition they also developed banana and orange plantations. The variety of banana (called "malai pazham" in Tamil is equally tasty like the famous " sirumalai pazham"). Their success in the cultivation of coffee coupled with their entrepreneurship had paved the way for developing Pattiveeranpatti as the perfect trading hub for Coffee, Cardamom,Pepper and other spices. It grew into a prosperous rural town which has many huge heritage bungalows that once belonged to these planters.
The Nadars' Association (in Tamil, Nadar Sangam),under its auspices runs very good Primary,Higher Secondary and Matriculation, schools for boys and girls here. Because of the talented teaching staff,standard of education and discipline maintained in these institutions not only the local boys and girls, but also the students from the surrounding villages within 10 kilo meters radius are in the school rolls.W. P. A. Soundarapandian Nadar
a noted social activist of the Self-Respect Movement
and also a member in earlier Justice party
, belongs to this village. He was from a prominent planter family that owned estates near Kodaikanal
. He was also referred to as 'The Uncrowned King of the Nadar Community' in many books about the Self-Respect Movement
. Though the Self-Respect movement was started in 1925, the first provincial conference was organised by Periyar at Chengalpet (near Chennai and Kanchipuram) only in February 1929. It was presided over by W.P.A. Soundarapandian. The justice party is now called the D.M.K. He was so famous in the Justice party and the name "Pondy Bazaar" in Chennai was named after him which is a testimony to his popularity.Even today the name board of Pattiveeranpatti displayed at the beginning of the Panchayath limit proudly proclaims as "Soil of Self-respect". He was also the leader of Nadar Mahajana Sangam for more than 2 decades. He was also instrumental in setting up the co-operative coffee curing works in Pattiveeranpatti.
The raw coffee beans, pure and blended coffee powder are being marketed in the cities of Tamil Nadu by Leo coffee, Joseph coffee and "Rathna Coffee & Commodities" and the owners of these Companies are sons of this soil.
dedicated his time and efforts in developing the school during the days of the self respect movement as Sundara Nadar was his Uncle. The School which was started in 1908 as a primary school became a Higher Secondary School (10+2) in the year 1978. The schools bear the names of local legends Thiru Sundara Nadar and his wife Vishalakshi Ammal who had donated all their assests for the education of the poor in and around the village.
Presently the Hindu Nadargal Uravinmurai Paribalana Sangam runs a Nursery school, Primary School, NSVVHSS for boys, NSVVHSS for girls and NSVV Matriculation School. Nearly 6,000 students study in these schools. Boarding facility also has been provided to cater to the growing number of children coming from the nearby mountain villages.
The principle of "All Religions are equal and mean the same (ELLA MATHAMUM ONDRUTHAAN)" is virtually practised in Pattiveeranpatti.
1.Durgai Amman Temple
Its special during Rahu kaalam .It filled with crowd all along the week during this Rahu Hrs.Yearly celebration will be taking place in Tamil month called Aadi.
2.Marriyamman Temple
3.Kali/Bhagavathi temple
4.Bhatrakali temple
5.Lord Ayyapan temple
Its one of the highlighted place around the village.There are thousands of Devotees will start their journey to great sabarimalai Trip here.During Ayyapan Season,everynight Special pooja and Baajanais used to go on.
6.oor Kavallan Temple
7.Aathi moola Vinayakar Temple
8.Gandhipuram River Side Ganesh and KarrupannaSwamy temple
This temple situated along the beautiful river side.Its one of the most fortunate and powerful temple along with Aathi moola Vinayakar Temple whoever seeking to doing business,well-being,successful career.
9.Five muthalamman Temples
10.Ayyampalayam murugan Temple(in Hill)
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Dindigul District
Dindigul District is an administrative region in the south of Tamil Nadu, India. The district was carved out of Madurai District in the year 1985...
in the India
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of Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu
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Demographics
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, Pattiveeranpatti had a population of 7744. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Pattiveeranpatti has an average literacy rate of 83%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 86%, and female literacy is 79%. In Pattiveeranpatti, 8% of the population is under 6 years of age.
History of the Village
Pattiveerana gowder was supposed to be the firstman who had migrated to this place,in ancient times and founded this village.Following him many others also came and settled in this village.Eventually this place acquired the name Pattiveeranpatti.PattiveeranPatti is one of the oldest Villages in India, with a
history dating all the way back to nearly 1500years. It was part of the ancient Pandyan empire and later on came under the reign of the mighty Chola empire. It became part of the Vijayanagara
Vijayanagara
Vijayanagara is in Bellary District, northern Karnataka. It is the name of the now-ruined capital city "which was regarded as the second Rome" that surrounds modern-day Hampi, of the historic Vijayanagara empire which extended over the southern part of India....
empire also in the medieval times and after its collapse it came under Madurai Nayaks' rule.
This small village is occupied with full of coffee growers who own the coffee estates, in the Thandikudi hills area which is part of the Palani Hills. By 1860, coffee cultivation in the Western Ghats (Lower Palani Hills range) had gained momentum and the estate owners in Pattiveeranpatti, became pioneers in the development and cultivation of coffee plantations.In addition they also developed banana and orange plantations. The variety of banana (called "malai pazham" in Tamil is equally tasty like the famous " sirumalai pazham"). Their success in the cultivation of coffee coupled with their entrepreneurship had paved the way for developing Pattiveeranpatti as the perfect trading hub for Coffee, Cardamom,Pepper and other spices. It grew into a prosperous rural town which has many huge heritage bungalows that once belonged to these planters.
The Nadars' Association (in Tamil, Nadar Sangam),under its auspices runs very good Primary,Higher Secondary and Matriculation, schools for boys and girls here. Because of the talented teaching staff,standard of education and discipline maintained in these institutions not only the local boys and girls, but also the students from the surrounding villages within 10 kilo meters radius are in the school rolls.W. P. A. Soundarapandian Nadar
W. P. A. Soundarapandian Nadar
W. Pattiveeranpatti Ayya Soundarapandian Nadar was a leading figure in Nadar Mahajana Sangam and became the first Nadar member of the Madras Legislative Council upon a recommendation by P.T. Rajan in 1920. He is known for his effort to associate the Nadar community with the Self-Respect Movement...
a noted social activist of the Self-Respect Movement
Self-Respect Movement
The Self-Respect Movement was founded in 1925 by Periyar E. V. Ramasamy in Tamil Nadu, India. The movement has the aim of achieving a society where backward castes have equal human rights, and encouraging backward castes to have self-respect in the context of a caste based society that...
and also a member in earlier Justice party
Justice Party
Justice Party is the name of several different political parties around the world:*Indian Justice Party*Justice Party *Justice Party *Justice Party *Justice Party *Justice Party *Justice Party...
, belongs to this village. He was from a prominent planter family that owned estates near Kodaikanal
Kodaikanal
-Climate:Kodaikanal has a monsoon-influenced subtropical highland climate . The temperatures are cool throughout the year due to the high elevation of the city.-Economy:...
. He was also referred to as 'The Uncrowned King of the Nadar Community' in many books about the Self-Respect Movement
Self-Respect Movement
The Self-Respect Movement was founded in 1925 by Periyar E. V. Ramasamy in Tamil Nadu, India. The movement has the aim of achieving a society where backward castes have equal human rights, and encouraging backward castes to have self-respect in the context of a caste based society that...
. Though the Self-Respect movement was started in 1925, the first provincial conference was organised by Periyar at Chengalpet (near Chennai and Kanchipuram) only in February 1929. It was presided over by W.P.A. Soundarapandian. The justice party is now called the D.M.K. He was so famous in the Justice party and the name "Pondy Bazaar" in Chennai was named after him which is a testimony to his popularity.Even today the name board of Pattiveeranpatti displayed at the beginning of the Panchayath limit proudly proclaims as "Soil of Self-respect". He was also the leader of Nadar Mahajana Sangam for more than 2 decades. He was also instrumental in setting up the co-operative coffee curing works in Pattiveeranpatti.
The raw coffee beans, pure and blended coffee powder are being marketed in the cities of Tamil Nadu by Leo coffee, Joseph coffee and "Rathna Coffee & Commodities" and the owners of these Companies are sons of this soil.
Educational institutions
Educationally, Pattiveeranpatti is a well-developed and popular Village. Nadar Sundara Vishalakshi Vidhyasala (NSVV) Higher Secondary School, a well disciplined Institution is one of the oldest institutions in Tamil Nadu state. The school was started in 1908 by Sundara Nadar, who donated his coffee plantation and other assets in order to start the school. W. P. A. Soundarapandian NadarW. P. A. Soundarapandian Nadar
W. Pattiveeranpatti Ayya Soundarapandian Nadar was a leading figure in Nadar Mahajana Sangam and became the first Nadar member of the Madras Legislative Council upon a recommendation by P.T. Rajan in 1920. He is known for his effort to associate the Nadar community with the Self-Respect Movement...
dedicated his time and efforts in developing the school during the days of the self respect movement as Sundara Nadar was his Uncle. The School which was started in 1908 as a primary school became a Higher Secondary School (10+2) in the year 1978. The schools bear the names of local legends Thiru Sundara Nadar and his wife Vishalakshi Ammal who had donated all their assests for the education of the poor in and around the village.
Presently the Hindu Nadargal Uravinmurai Paribalana Sangam runs a Nursery school, Primary School, NSVVHSS for boys, NSVVHSS for girls and NSVV Matriculation School. Nearly 6,000 students study in these schools. Boarding facility also has been provided to cater to the growing number of children coming from the nearby mountain villages.
The principle of "All Religions are equal and mean the same (ELLA MATHAMUM ONDRUTHAAN)" is virtually practised in Pattiveeranpatti.
Religious Centres
There are various famous and powerful temples around the village.1.Durgai Amman Temple
Its special during Rahu kaalam .It filled with crowd all along the week during this Rahu Hrs.Yearly celebration will be taking place in Tamil month called Aadi.
2.Marriyamman Temple
3.Kali/Bhagavathi temple
4.Bhatrakali temple
5.Lord Ayyapan temple
Its one of the highlighted place around the village.There are thousands of Devotees will start their journey to great sabarimalai Trip here.During Ayyapan Season,everynight Special pooja and Baajanais used to go on.
6.oor Kavallan Temple
7.Aathi moola Vinayakar Temple
8.Gandhipuram River Side Ganesh and KarrupannaSwamy temple
This temple situated along the beautiful river side.Its one of the most fortunate and powerful temple along with Aathi moola Vinayakar Temple whoever seeking to doing business,well-being,successful career.
9.Five muthalamman Temples
10.Ayyampalayam murugan Temple(in Hill)
External links
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- http://www.pattiveeranpatti.uni.cc Pattiveeranpatti
- http://nsvvpvp100.com/ NSVV Schools Home Page
- http://www.orkut.co.in/Main#Community?cmm=14496751 Orkut Community for pvpians