District Nagapattinam PIN 609116 Elevation 4 m | Time zone IST (UTC+5:30) Telephone code 04364 Area code 04364 | |
 | ||
Nemmeli(Tamil: நிம்மேலி), is one of the Village in Sirkazhi Taluk in Nagapattinam District in Tamil Nadu State . Nemmeli is located 3.1 km distance from its Taluk Main Town Sirkazhi . Nemmeli is 53 km far from its District Main City Nagapattinam . It is 211 km far from its State Main City Chennai .
Contents
Map of Nemmeli, Tamil Nadu 609116
Geography
Nemmeli is located at . It has an average elevation of 4 m (13 ft).
Transportation
Nemmeli is on the way between Sirkazhi and Vadarankam. Buses from sirkazhi bus stand is available (Bus Route: 8, 8 A Sirkazhi Bus Stand to Vadarankam). Mini Buses are also available from Kollidam Mukkuttu. Auto Fare is around Rs.80 from sirkazhi bus stand.
Temples
Sri Visalakshi sametha Viswanathar Temple
Lord Shani came to Nemmeli and worshipped Varuna Linga, and by the blessings of Sri Visalakshi (sametha Sri Viswanathar) he got complete cure over the disease. There is holy pond near the temple where lord shani performed bath, and worshipped Shiva and attained peace. Nimmathi means peace in Tamil, and there are few sayings that Nimmathi became Nemmeli in time. There is another saying that, Nemmeli came from "Nelveli" i.e. land rich in rice cultivations.
The construction of the temple date back to the later chola period. The temple is believed to be 500 years old. But exact history can't be predicted as there is no scripture available. Sri Shasta (deity) temple and Aiyanar temple are situated near this temple.