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Manadu Thandupathu is an Indian village in Tuticorin district near Tiruchendur above 12 km. It is famous for 'Pathene'.^{[citation needed]}

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Manadu Thandupathu
Village
Nickname(s):  Manadu Thandupathu
Manadu Thandupathu Location in Tamil Nadu, India
Coordinates: 8.4833°N 78.1167°E / 8.4833; 78.1167
Country	India
State	Tamil Nadu
District	Thoothukudi
Government
• Type	District Panchayat
• Body	Village Panchayat
Languages
• Official	Tamil
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	628210
Telephone code	04639
Vehicle registration	TN-92( TN-69 till Jun17,2015)
Nearest city	Tirunelveli
Nearest Airport	Thoothukudi
Lok Sabha constituency	Thoothukudi Formerly with Tiruchendur
Rajya Sabha constituency	Tiruchendur

Many people have moved to nearby cities, especially to Chennai.

Temples

Manadu is home to a 1,300-year-old temple constructed during Pandya dynasty.[1] The Chera and Pandya emblems are shown on the temple's inner wall. Seven Amman temples are used for worship by seven communities. Initially,^[when?] many temples and well-developed houses resided in the area, but only two temples survive: Kaliyugavarathar Temple and Perumal temple in South Manadu.

Esakkiamman temple and Kaliamman temple are located there.

Pankuni Uthiram is a festival celebrated across Tamil Nadu.

Saiva Pillaimars, Nadars, Ascaris, Thevars, and Parayars are the communities.

Festivals

Pongal, Dasara, Muniasamy Kovil (Chithirai), Amman Kovil (Thai), Manadu Sri Mariamman (Chithirai).

History

The ancient village name "Manadu Thandupathu panchayat" derives from the two villages; namely Manadu and Thandupathu.

Geography

Manadu is situated on the state highway and runs from Tiruchendur to Nagercoil, 12 km from Tiruchendur.

Transport

The nearest railway station is Tiruchendur (12 km). For college, students go to Tiruchendur.

All buses that operate between Tiruchendur and Nagercoil stop in Manadu.

Amenities

An indoor badminton stadium was built and operated by the help of the Tamil Nadu Government and local donors and well-wishers.

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  Kaliyugavarathar Temple
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  Kaliyugavarathar Temple Horse
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  Kaliyugavarathar Temple Elephant
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  Kaliyugavarathar Temple Pallaku
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  Kaliyugavarathar Temple
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  Kaliyugavarathar Temple Car
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  Kaliyugavarathar Temple Bell
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  At Thirumalai Nayakar Mahal
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  Perumal Kovil Gopuram
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  Manadu Amman Kovil

References

External links

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