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Aatcheeswarar Temple is associated with the legend of Tripurasamhaaram (related to that at Tiruvatikai Veerattaanam). Legends state that when Lord Shiva was travelling in his chariot to destroy the Tripurams, the axle of the chariot broke in this village into two pieces. Lord Shiva recollected that he didn't pray to Lord Ganesha before setting out for travel.
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Acharapakkam hill and prayers were offered. But astonishingly, even before the car procession ended, the place saw a heavy downpour, with thunder and lightning. Mother Mary was honored by locals as 'Mazhai Malai Madha' (Mountain Rain Mary) and a grotto was built at the place. The shrine we see today is built at the same spot.
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limits. Aatcheeswarar temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva located near
Acharapakkam, Tamil Nadu, and India. The temple is praised in the hymns of Saint Tirugnanasambandar. This is the 29th shrine in Thondai region praised in Thevaram hymns. This temple is around 1000–2000 years old. It is believed that
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Acharapakkam lies on the Busy NH45, this place is easily reachable from any part of the state. TNSTC-VPM operates buses between Acharapakkam and major parts of the district, and also to some deep interior villages. Although long-distance buses (SETC & others) don't stop here at Acharapakkam,
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The town is also famous for the Mazhai Malai Madha Church, which is visited by thousands of
Christians every year. The church is popular with people of other faiths too. According to locals, in 1969, as severe drought prevailed in the region, a car procession was organised for Mother Mary at the
335:, Acharapakkam had a population of 9013. Males and females each have an equal percentage of the population. Its literacy rate of almost 73% is higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 56% of the males and 44% of females being literate. 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.
293:, who was on his way to bring soil from river Ganga's banks for construction of a dam on a local river nearby this place happened to pass through this village in his chariot. While passing, the axle of his chariot is also said to have broken in this very village in to two pieces.
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The church has of late become very popular with people of all faiths and has become a tourist attraction. For
Christian devotees, a walk up the stairs leading to the top of a small hillock is considered a 'must-do' activity.
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Hence the name of this village came to being as Achu Iru Paagam
Meaning- "Axle into two pieces" Later this name eventually became Achirupakkam and then to Acharapakkam.
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due to its proximity to
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The Police
Station in Acharapakkam is one of the oldest police stations in Tamil Nadu, witnessing over 100 years of its existence.
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temples. Acharapakkam town is about 96 km south-west from
Chennai city, which is now included with the
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Acharapakkam is located along the busy
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485:- 96 km
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874:Tozhuppedu
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387:1 November
363:References
271:Tamil Nadu
172:Population
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94:12°23′45″N
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