Ulipuram

Ulipuram is a village in Gangavalli taluk, Salem district, Tamil Nadu, India,[1].

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village
Country	India
State	Tamil Nadu
District	Salem
Government
• Type	State governments
Population  (2002)
• Total	10,000
Languages
• Official	Tamil
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	636118
Telephone code	04282
Vehicle registration	TN-77
Nearest city	Thamampatti
Literacy	90%
Lok Sabha constituency	Kallakurici
Climate	Coolest & hottest (Köppen)

Geological research and evidence confirms the history and existence of habitat since at least 16th century, when it was known as Puliyarampur.[2]"The place got its name during the time of Nayakkar".[2] Two 16th Century hero stones and two slabs containing Tamil inscriptions with details of donations to a nearby temple to run a religious retreat by using the revenue from paddy fields have been discovered in Ulipuram.[2]

Now, the village is more secular consists of various castes those live in harmony. Mainly Nayakkar, Vanniyar, Kurumbar, Kavundar, Reddiyar castes makes up much of this village.

Arulmighu Marriamman Kovil makes up the village's center, named for the prominently worshiped goddess Marriamman, established by village people, now listed under HRNC.

The village is historically known for agriculture, sheep, goat and cow breeding.

Ulipuram is a predominantly agricultural community with major crops including rice, nuts, sugarcane, and corn.

Residences are centralized around the area's surrounding farms, subdividing Ulipuram into groups and localities including

• Eecha Oodai

• Kulimeduthottam

• Annaikattu
• Vembarasu
• Ulipuram Pudur
• Mettutheru
• KalanKaradu
• Thonthi Pillayar Kovil,
• Andi Kuttai
• NariKaradu
• Nallathangal Kuttai
• Nandukitan Pudur
• Mankaradu
• VisamoongilKuttai
• KuttiKaradu
• Bonthupuli Kadu.

Historically, Ulipuram receives ample rainfall which helps its agricultural activity. However, since 1996 there's been a reduced rainfall and farming has been severely affected. Hence, some farmers began seeking livelihood in other sectors of the economy.

Proceedings of Respect to Cow

Close up shot of Theru

Theru

Alternate shot of Theru

Eruthu attam - Jallikattu

Eru thaluvuthal -Jallikattu

After 24years Maha Kumbhabhishekam has been held at Arulmighu Maariamman Temple (HRNC Temple ID TM005146) on 17th September 2023.

Kumbhabhishekam, also known as Samprokshanam which is a Hindu temple ritual that is believed to homogenize, synergize and unite the mystic powers of the deity.

This grand event has been celebrated as a festival along with lot of traditional customs viz.,

• Mulaipari with gummipattu
• Karakumbam with ethnic dance
• Utchavar veethi ula with mela thalam

On the said day and at an auspicious time, the Kumbha is bathed with the charged and sanctified holy waters, that confers divine blessings on all devotees.