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Thakkolam | |
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town | |
Coordinates: 13°01′00″N 79°43′53″E / 13.01667°N 79.73139°E | |
Country | India |
State | Tamil Nadu |
District | Ranipet district |
Population (2001) | |
• Total | 11,919 |
Thakkolam is a panchayat town in Ranipet district, Tamil Nadu, India. In Thakkolam there is a famous Siva temple, named Jalantheeswarar Temple, the main lord is Jalanadheeshwaran. It is one among 276 'Paadal Petra Sthalam. The temple is the scene for the Battle of Takkolam.