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'''Idaiyangudi''' is a |
'''Idaiyangudi''' is a village , at Idaiyangudi panchayat in [[Tirunelveli district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Tamil Nadu]].<ref>[http://wikimapia.org/181357/இடையன்குடி-Idaiyangudi Wikimapia]</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://citypatriots.com/asia/india/tamil-nadu/idaiyangudi/holy-trinity-church|title=Holy Trinity Church {{!}} Tirithuva Alayam {{!}} Idaiyangudi Holy Trinity Church {{!}} Idaiyangudi Tirithuva Alayam {{!}} Idaiyangudi Trinity Church {{!}} Idaiyangudi CSI Church|last=Citypatriots|website=citypatriots.com|access-date=2016-12-06}}</ref> It lies between [[Uvari]] and [[Thisayanvilai]]. The nearest railway station is [[Nanguneri]] and the nearest airport is in [[Thoothukudi]]. It is well connected to [[Thirunelveli]], 40 miles north-west. This village was the recipient of the Uthamar Gandhi award in 2008.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Uthamr Gandhi award for 15 panchayats|url=https://tamil.oneindia.com/art-culture/essays/2008/1219-uthamar-gandhi-award-for-15-village-panchayat.html}}</ref> |
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==Geography== |
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'''Idaiyangudi''' is well known for bishop [[Robert Caldwell]],the father of dravidian languages spent most of his lifetime here as a missionary . so the village is predominantly christian. The Idaiyangudi Holy Trinity church is [[gothic]][[landmark]] in the centre of the village. |
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The region is mostly semi-arid and the weather is humid though the evenings are cooler as the Bay of Bengal is just two kilometres away. |
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== History == |
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[[File:Robert Caldwell.jpg|thumb|Robert Caldwell]] |
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[[Robert Caldwell]] spent most part of his life in this village as a missionary. He was an '''Irish'''. Due to his firm faith in Christianity, he joined a missionary and arrived India to spread Christianity. During his Indian journey, he selected this village to stay, and he decided to spread Christianity in this region. From then , he lived in this village until his death. |
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After death, his grave remain in altar of the Holy Trinity church. To recognize his contributions for Tamil language, Robert Caldwell's house in Idaiyangudi was converted into a memorial by Government of Tamil Nadu.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Caldwell memorial|website=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/Renovated-house-of-Caldwell-inaugurated/article15448299.ece}}</ref> |
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==Demographics== |
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Majority of the people living here are Christians. They were mostly converted by [[Robert Caldwell]] in the 18th century. |
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==Landmarks== |
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[[File:Holy Trinity Church IdayanKudi.JPG|thumb|Holy Trinity Church]] |
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Holy Trinity Church, which is situated in the heart of the village, is considered as the landmark of this village. The church was constructed by Robert Caldwell. The church was built in Gothic style. This church was inaugurated on 6 July 1880. Most of the land around this village is owned by the church. |
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[[File:Church half built.jpg|thumb]] |
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==Education== |
==Education== |
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The Caldwell Centenary Memorial Higher Secondary School caters to educational needs of the children present in the village, though many move to schools in the neighbouring places. There is a nursing college that trains students for the nursing profession. |
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There one school in Idaiyangudi - Caldwell Memorial School. A new nursing collage is also being started there by the Church |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Latest revision as of 07:08, 5 March 2024
Idaiyangudi | |
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village | |
  Idaiyangudi Location in Tamil Nadu | |
| Coordinates: 8°18′50″N 77°52′55″E / 8.31389°N 77.88194°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Tirunelveli |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 19,557 |
Idaiyangudi is a village , at Idaiyangudi panchayat in Tirunelveli district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.[1][2] It lies between Uvari and Thisayanvilai. The nearest railway station is Nanguneri and the nearest airport is in Thoothukudi. It is well connected to Thirunelveli, 40 miles north-west. This village was the recipient of the Uthamar Gandhi award in 2008.[3]
Geography
[edit]The region is mostly semi-arid and the weather is humid though the evenings are cooler as the Bay of Bengal is just two kilometres away.
History
[edit]
Robert Caldwell spent most part of his life in this village as a missionary. He was an Irish. Due to his firm faith in Christianity, he joined a missionary and arrived India to spread Christianity. During his Indian journey, he selected this village to stay, and he decided to spread Christianity in this region. From then , he lived in this village until his death.
After death, his grave remain in altar of the Holy Trinity church. To recognize his contributions for Tamil language, Robert Caldwell's house in Idaiyangudi was converted into a memorial by Government of Tamil Nadu.[4]
Demographics
[edit]Majority of the people living here are Christians. They were mostly converted by Robert Caldwell in the 18th century.
Landmarks
[edit]
Holy Trinity Church, which is situated in the heart of the village, is considered as the landmark of this village. The church was constructed by Robert Caldwell. The church was built in Gothic style. This church was inaugurated on 6 July 1880. Most of the land around this village is owned by the church.
Education
[edit]The Caldwell Centenary Memorial Higher Secondary School caters to educational needs of the children present in the village, though many move to schools in the neighbouring places. There is a nursing college that trains students for the nursing profession.
References
[edit]- ^ Wikimapia
- ^ Citypatriots. "Holy Trinity Church | Tirithuva Alayam | Idaiyangudi Holy Trinity Church | Idaiyangudi Tirithuva Alayam | Idaiyangudi Trinity Church | Idaiyangudi CSI Church". citypatriots.com. Retrieved 6 December 2016.
- ^ "Uthamr Gandhi award for 15 panchayats".
- ^ "Caldwell memorial". The Hindu.