Injimedu

Injimedu is a village in Vandavasi taluk, Tiruvannamalai District, state of Tamil Nadu, India.[1] As of 2001 census, it had a population of 1,663 in 406 households.[1]

Injimedu

Yagnamedu
village
Injimedu
Location in Tamil Nadu, India
Injimedu
Injimedu (India)
Coordinates: 12°32′36″N 79°25′25″E
Country India
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictTiruvannamalai
Population
 (2001)[1]
 • Total1,663
Languages
 • OfficialTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
604503
Telephone code91(04183)-
Vehicle registrationTN-25
Nearest cityVellore Aarani and Vandavasi
Sex ratio0.93[1] ♂/♀
Literacy95%
Avg. summer temperature40 °C (104 °F)
Avg. winter temperature20 °C (68 °F)-25 °C (77 °F)
Websitewww.injimedu.in
Periyamalai Shiva Temple

Religion

Injimedu is also called Yagna Vedhikai, as many yagna rituals are performed in the village.It is located at 3 K.M from Pernamallur Town.The best route to go injimedu is 1)Kancheepuram-Cheyyaru-Pernamallur-Injimedu 2)Tambaram-Uthiramerur-Vandavasi-Mazhaiyur(Chetpet Road)-Chinna kozhipuliyur-Injimedu.

Since the time of Sri Sashta Parankusha Yatheendra Maha Desikan, Sri Yaga Samrakshana Ramar founded many Yagams and Vedams.

Srimath Ahobila mutt was started by Srimath Aadhivan Sadagopan swamy, born circa 1300 A.D. He played a role in the construction of several temples in the area. In this Aacharya Parampara, Sri Sashta Parankusha swamy (the sixth Jeeyar) was also involved in the maintenance of these temples. These temples were destroyed in consecutive invasions and only the Ramar temple was left.

There are currently three main temples in the village: Perumal Temple, Sri Lakshminarasimhar Temple, and Siva Temple.

Injimedu Periyamalai Temple

Injimedu is also known for the Injimedu Periyamalai Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Mythologically it is associated with Krythayuga.

Other Landmarks
  • A 5'6" Shiva Lingam atop the hill
  • A 4' goddess Thirumani Nayagi's statue
  • Periyamalai Mountain, a place of worship for rishies and saints
  • Lord Vinayaka, made out of white marble from Baroda province (Gujarath State) through Sri. P.G. Krishnan and Smt. Dhanalakshmi
  • An epigraph by Chola King Vikramadhitya located atop a hillock that dates back to 1126 A.D. and describes the story of Lord Shiva

References
  1. "View Population". Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 25 March 2012.
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