Kabisthalam

Coordinates: 10°56′55″N 79°15′52″E / 10.9486°N 79.2645°E / 10.9486; 79.2645
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Kabisthalam
Village
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Telephone code91-4374
Paddy fields in Kabisthalam

Kabisthalam is a village under

Cauvery, located 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) from Kumbakonam, 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) from Papanasam and 17 kilometres (11 mi) from Thiruvaiyaru. It is the birthplace of Indian National Congress leader G. K. Moopanar.[1]

Agriculture is the main occupation in this village. The main crops are rice, sugarcane, and vegetables. The village derives its name from the Gajendra Varadha Temple located in it. It is located in between Kallanai Poombhuhar state highway. Gajendra Varadha temple is one of the pilgrimage (38th Divyasthala).

References

  1. ^ G.K. Moopanar passes away. The Hindu (31 August 2001). Retrieved on 2018-11-12.