Samayanallur

Samayanallur is a small town located on National Highway 7, 12 kilometers from Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. The main town just lies between the strip formed by the NH7 and Rail Track. On the south side is the river Vaigai and on the north side is Todaneri Lake ("Todaneri Kanmaai"). The main reason for bearing this name "Samayanallur" is due to its diversity in having all religion people staying together without any religious issues. To be more specific, "Samayam = religions" and "Nallur = life being good" together stands as Samayanallur. Samayanallur is where the conjoined road diverted to the next biggest towns called "Cholavandhan" and "Vadipatti"

Community

The majority of the people are Hindus, followed by Christians and Muslims. Though most of the previous generation people were focused on farming in this town, recently people do business or some other work in nearby cities around Madurai.

Education

There is a Government higher secondary School. Samayanallur also has St. Joseph's High School, a school that is going to celebrate its Platinum Jubilee. In the Center of the campus is the ancient Catholic Church build by French Jesuit missionaries. Many of the Alumni of the school are now Doctors, Lawyers, Engineers and Entrepreneurs.

Shopping

The main road in Samayanallur town has several textiles and other stationary shops. Most well known and popular shop in Samayanallur main road is "Moonu Shop" it is called like this because there are three stationary shops situated very nearby at the same place. Mostly all the stationery items will be available at these shops. Also, Lala Halwa shop is also the most famous one in the same road. The Halwa they make has a unique taste and quality.

Festivals

Lord Veera BathiraSwamy reigns from Veeraiah Temple which is located in Agraharam, and one more famous temple reigns from Santhanakaruppa Swamy Temple festivals is located on Samayanallur Highway. Another is patira kaali Amman located in kali Amman Kovil Street Samayanallur. The prominent festival of Samayanallur is Veeraiah Kovil Thiruvizha for 15 days celebration. It is celebrated once in four years subjected to the unity of various groups in the town. This festival is a week-long festival. It ends with famous "Valli Thirumana Nadagam" and "Arichandiran Nadagam".

Politics

Solavandhan assembly constituency (SC) is part of Theni (Lok Sabha constituency).[1]

References
  1. "List of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies" (PDF). Tamil Nadu. Election Commission of India. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 May 2006. Retrieved 11 October 2008.
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