Mayiladuthurai District Court

ABOUT DISTRICT

The district came to be known as “Mayiladuthurai” due to the ancient lore in which the divine goddess Parvathi manifested herself as a peacock to attract the attention of Lord Shiva through a miraculous dance. Till the 18th century, Mayiladuthurai was known as “Mayurapuram” and “Mayavaram.” But, through a government ordinance of 1982, the then Chief Minister Dr. M. G. Ramachandran promulgated an order to change the name of the place to “Mayiladuthurai.” The divine presence of God is manifested in the names of temples representing the nine planets; two of these temples can be found in and around Mayiladuthurai. one in Vaitheeswarankoil and the other in Keezhaperumpallam. Two historical learning centers, especially for Tamil tradition and culture, are found in Dharmapuram Mutt and Thiruvaduthurai Mutt. The presence of these two mutts has added to the fame and glory of Tamil culture and literature. Mayiladuthurai has another side to boast of. Gandhiji’s holy feet had walked through various areas of Mayiladuthurai. Thillaiyadi Valliammai, his devoted disciple, accompanied him to South Africa to assist the victims. To honor her, the government of Tamil Nadu erected a memorial expressing the sacrificial experiences of “Thillaiyadi Valliammai.” The years 1915, 1921, and 1927[...]