West Coast Express smashes Manavur
1,569 views · Published 9 June 2014 · 0:54 · Indexed 6 November 2026
Channel: Roji Railways · 2014 · Travel & Events
Location:Manavur railway station,53KM away from Chennai Central and 15KM more to Arakkonam Jn,Tamilnadu. Time:30th May 2014 12:31 16627 Chennai Central-Mangalore Central West Coast Express skips station at MPS. Manavur village dates back to as early as the 7th century. Historical facts reveal that Kurumbas ruled the ancient Thondai Mandalam by dividing it into 24 divisions of which Manavur was the 4th division. True to its legacy, this small village boasts several inscriptions and sculptures found in the sanctum sanctorum of 1200 years old Thirunandeeswarar, Karkadakeswarar, Kandhaswami and Vinayagar temples. The sculptures as well as architectural design of this temple depict typical Chola construction.
