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Aathoor | |
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  Aathoor Location in Tamil Nadu, India  Aathoor Aathoor (India) | |
| Coordinates: 10°17′14″N 77°51′12″E / 10.2871°N 77.8532°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Dindigul |
| Population | |
| • Total | 15,300 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 624701 |
| Telephone code | 0451 |
| Vehicle registration | TN-57 |
| Nearest city | Dindigul, Madurai |
| Sex ratio | 10:9 ♂/♀ |
| Literacy | 83%% |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Dindigul |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Athoor |
| Website | www |
Athoor is a town in the Dindigul district of India between Dindigul and Batlagundu about 3 km west of Sempatti. It is one of the legislative assemblies of Tamil Nadu. Rice cultivation is the major occupation.
Kamarajar Sagar Dam is situated in the west part of the town. The population is around 15,300. The Kodaganar River runs through the town, joining the Kaveri River. Athoor has a beautiful Catholic church which is about 50 years old, which is attached with a Roman Catholic (RC) Higher Secondary school.
Sadayandi Temple is situated in the hill caves. Every year during the month of Aadi, the temple hosts the Aadi Amavasai festival, which attracts thousands of people annually.[1][2]
- ^ "Aadi Amavasai fest in Dindigul temple to be held without devotees". Times of India. 20 July 2020. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
- ^ "Title Unknown". Journal of Indian History. 89 (1–3): 40. 2010. Retrieved 20 August 2021.