Kaliyappatti Kizhanilai
Kiranur
Approach | Historical background | The Monuments

Kiranur

A place that shows traces of occupation from very early times and has pre-historic burial sites. There is a 9th century AD Siva temple with many important inscriptions. It is an important Muslim centre. Presently a business centre and also an important junction in the Pudukkottai - Tiruchi (புதுக்கோட்டை - திருச்சி) road

Approach

Kiranur ('kee-ra-noor') lies on the Pudukkottai-Tiruchirappalli Road and 24 km away from Pudukkottai. It is the headquarters of the Kolattur (கொளத்தூர்) Taluk. It is well connected with Tiruchirappalli, Pudukkottai, Karaikkudi with regular transport services.
Approach | Historical background | The Monuments