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'''Uvari''' is a coastal village in [[Thisayanvilai]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Karichuthu Uvari Revenue Village |url=https://cdn.s3waas.gov.in/s36a9aeddfc689c1d0e3b9ccc3ab651bc5/uploads/2018/11/2018112264.pdf |website=Official Tirunelveli District Website |publisher=Tamilnadu Government |access-date=31 August 2020 |
'''Uvari''' is a coastal village in [[Thisayanvilai]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Karichuthu Uvari Revenue Village |url=https://cdn.s3waas.gov.in/s36a9aeddfc689c1d0e3b9ccc3ab651bc5/uploads/2018/11/2018112264.pdf |website=Official Tirunelveli District Website |publisher=Tamilnadu Government |access-date=31 August 2020 }}</ref> Taluk, [[Tirunelveli]] District, [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Karaichuthu Uvari village in Thisaiyanvilai taluk |url=https://tirunelveli.nic.in/revenue-administration/ |website=Official Tirunelveli District Government Website |publisher=Tamilnadu Government |access-date=31 August 2020 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Karichuthu Uvari Revenue Village |url=https://cdn.s3waas.gov.in/s36a9aeddfc689c1d0e3b9ccc3ab651bc5/uploads/2018/11/2018112264.pdf |website=Official Tirunelveli District Website |publisher=Tamilnadu Government |access-date=31 August 2020 }}</ref> The total geographical area of the Uvari is around {{Convert|3|sqkm|sqmi|abbr=on}}. |
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According to [[Tamil people|Tamil]] history, the citizens of Uvari were called [[Bharathar]]'s of the Neithal (ocean) World. Uvari's historical name was Obeer Pattanam. It was ruled by the [[Pandyan dynasty]]. |
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⚫ | According to [[Tamil people|Tamil]] history, the citizens of Uvari were called [[Bharathar]]'s who are all fishermans of the Neithal (ocean land) World. Uvari's historical name was [[Obeer patanam]].which was believed to be noted in holy bible in king Solomon's period. It was ruled by the [[Pandyan dynasty]]. In the 1530s, Portuguese and Spanish missionaries from [[Goa]] which includes Saint Francis Xavier arrived here and converted many Bharathars who are Fishermans to the [[Catholic Church|Roman Catholic]] christian religion. The Portuguese priests, acting as godfathers, baptized them in the name of Lord and gave them surnames such as Fernando to the converted. Pandya retains a fish on its flag, a symbol of this era. |
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Legend has it that the crew of a Portuguese ship that sailed near Uvari in the seventeenth century contracted [[cholera]]. In an attempt to avert death, a carpenter aboard the ship carved an image of Saint Anthony ([[Anthony of Padua]]).<ref>{{cite web |title=Anthony of Padua |url=https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Anthony-of-Padua |website=britannica.com |access-date=31 August 2020}}</ref> Soon after, the entire crew were restored to health. When the ship docked at Uvari, the sailors placed the statue inside a hut in the village. In the 1940s, the villagers built a [[Church (building)|church]] with the original statue of St. Anthony holding the infant [[Jesus]] in his hand. St Anthony is said to perform many miracles daily for the people who flock there with faith in his intercession, therefore the church was upgraded to a shrine.<ref>{{Cite book|title=Vernacular Catholicism, vernacular saints : Selva J. Raj on "Being Catholic the Tamil way"| |
Legend has it that the crew of a Portuguese ship that sailed near Uvari in the seventeenth century contracted [[cholera]]. In an attempt to avert death, a carpenter aboard the ship carved an image of Saint Anthony ([[Anthony of Padua]]).<ref>{{cite web |title=Anthony of Padua |url=https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Anthony-of-Padua |website=britannica.com |access-date=31 August 2020}}</ref> Soon after, the entire crew were restored to health. When the ship docked at Uvari, the sailors placed the statue inside a hut in the village. In the 1940s, the villagers built a [[Church (building)|church]] with the original statue of St. Anthony holding the infant [[Jesus]] in his hand. St Anthony the Saint of Crore Miracles is said to perform many miracles daily for the people who flock there with faith in his intercession, therefore the church was upgraded to a Major shrine.<ref>{{Cite book|title=Vernacular Catholicism, vernacular saints : Selva J. Raj on "Being Catholic the Tamil way"|editor=Locklin, Reid B.|date=2017|isbn=978-1-4384-6505-0|location=Albany|oclc=956984843 |publisher=State University of New York Press}}</ref> This Church in Uvari is visited by Hindus, Muslims and Christians from all over the world |
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==Geography== |
==Geography== |
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Uvari is surrounded by [[Idaiyangudi]], [[Navaladi]], [[ |
Uvari is surrounded by the village [[Idaiyangudi]] village at North, [[Navaladi]] village at West, [[Pandara kudi]] village at East and the [[Bay of Bengal]] Sea at South. The mean maximum temperature is around {{Convert|37|C|F|abbr=on}} in summer and {{Convert|17|C|F|abbr=on}} in winter, with humidity levels over 65 percent. The rainy season starts between October and January. Uvari is rich in mineral resources like [[limestone]], [[Ilmenite]], and red [[garnet]] sands.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019|title=DISTRICT SURVEY REPORT FOR ROUGH STONE TIRUNELVELI DISTRICT|url=https://cdn.s3waas.gov.in/s36a9aeddfc689c1d0e3b9ccc3ab651bc5/uploads/2019/06/2019061711.pdf|access-date=27 August 2020|publisher=Government of Tamil Nadu, Department of Geology and Mining}}</ref> |
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==Demographics== |
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===Religion=== |
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Hinduism and Christianity are the most commonly practiced religions in Uvari. |
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==Economy== |
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Local inhabitants primarily work as farmers, sailors or [[fishermen]]. |
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== Facilities == |
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Two hospitals are located in Uvari. |
Two hospitals are located in Uvari. |
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* St. Joseph Hospital |
* St. Joseph Hospital Missionary |
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* Government Primary Healthcare Hospital |
* Government Primary Healthcare Hospital |
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An Canara bank is located in Uvari. (with [[Automated teller machine|ATM]])<ref>{{cite web |title=Central Bank of India Branch Locator |url=https://www.centralbankofindia.co.in/English/BranchLocator.aspx |website=www.centralbankofindia.co.in |publisher=Central Bank of India |access-date=20 July 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Uvari Canara Bank Branch |url=https://canarabank.com/locator.aspx |website=Canara Bank Branch Locator |access-date=20 July 2020}}</ref> |
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Post Office (627651)<ref>{{cite web |title=India Post Pincode Locator service |url=https://www.indiapost.gov.in/vas/pages/findpincode.aspx |website=/www.indiapost.gov.in |access-date=20 July 2020}}</ref> BSNL Telephone Exchange (277 series).{{citation needed|date=July 2020}} |
Post Office (627651)<ref>{{cite web |title=India Post Pincode Locator service |url=https://www.indiapost.gov.in/vas/pages/findpincode.aspx |website=/www.indiapost.gov.in |access-date=20 July 2020}}</ref> BSNL Telephone Exchange (277 series).{{citation needed|date=July 2020}} |
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SCHOOLS:- |
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1 - St.Mary's Boys primary school |
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3 - St.Mary's Higher secondary school |
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== Landmarks == |
== Landmarks == |
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[[File:Uvari temple.JPG|thumb|Suyambulinga Swamy Temple]] |
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Uvari is home to the Roman catholic Christians |
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Uvari is home to the Hindu [[Suyambulingaswamy Temple, Uvari|Suyambulinga Swamy Temple]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://temple.dinamalar.com/en/new_en.php?id=793|title = Swayambulingawami Temple : Swayambulingawami Temple Details | Swayambulingawami - Uvari | Tamilnadu Temple | சுயம்புலிங்க சுவாமி}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Uvari Suyambulinga Swamy Temple {{!}} Uvari.info|url=https://uvari.info/suyambulinga-swamy/|access-date=2020-07-15|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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[[File:Uvari Kappal Matha Church.JPG|alt=A building that is shaped like an aeroplane.|thumb|Kappal Matha Church]] |
[[File:Uvari Kappal Matha Church.JPG|alt=A building that is shaped like an aeroplane.|thumb|Kappal Matha Church]] |
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[[File:Uvari Anthonyar Church.jpg|thumb|St. Antony's Church]] |
[[File:Uvari Anthonyar Church.jpg|thumb|St. Antony's Church]] |
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St. Antony's major Shrine church, a wonderful Catholic church also called as place of Crore Miracles by pilgrims is dedicated to [[Anthony of Padua|St. Anthony of Padua]].{{citation needed|date=July 2020}} The selva madha church which is also called as Kappal Matha Church, is in the form of a ship carrying an aeroplane which is of an excellent architecture is viewed by so many tourists and pilgrims all around the world, it is also noted as one of best view site of govt of Tamil Nadu Tourism .<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tirunelveli.nic.in/slider/uvari-kappal-matha-church/|title=Uvari Kappal Matha Church | Tirunelveli District, Government of Tamil Nadu | India}}</ref> The original church of St. Mary was damaged by sea erosion and replaced by this one, built in 1974. Uvari features Mainly four Churches and many grottos which are get viewed by more enormous number of tourists and pilgrims all around the Universe.{{citation needed|date=July 2020}} |
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==Transport== |
==Transport== |
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Uvari is {{Convert|80|km|miles|abbr=on}} from [[Thoothukudi]], {{Convert|40|km|miles|abbr=on}} from Tiruchendur, {{Convert|54|km|miles|abbr=on}} from Nagercoil, {{Convert|48|km|miles|abbr=on}} from Kaniyakumari, {{Convert|75|km|miles|abbr=on}} from Tirunelveli, {{Convert|230|km|miles|abbr=on}} from Madurai, and {{Convert|260|km|miles|abbr=on}} from Rameswaram. |
Uvari is {{Convert|80|km|miles|abbr=on}} from [[Thoothukudi]], {{Convert|40|km|miles|abbr=on}} from Tiruchendur, {{Convert|54|km|miles|abbr=on}} from Nagercoil, {{Convert|48|km|miles|abbr=on}} from Kaniyakumari, {{Convert|75|km|miles|abbr=on}} from Tirunelveli, {{Convert|230|km|miles|abbr=on}} from Madurai, and {{Convert|260|km|miles|abbr=on}} from Rameswaram. |
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The village has no train service. The nearest railway's stations are located in Tiruchendur, {{Convert|40|km|miles|abbr=on}} away, and Kaniyakumari, {{Convert|48|km|miles|abbr=on}} away. The nearest |
The village has no train service. The nearest railway's stations are located in Tiruchendur, {{Convert|40|km|miles|abbr=on}} away, and Kaniyakumari, {{Convert|48|km|miles|abbr=on}} away. The nearest airports are Tuticorin Airport, {{Convert|100|km|miles|abbr=on}} away and Trivandrum airport which is of 120 km |
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== Education == |
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Seven schools are located in Uvari. |
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* St. Mary's Primary School |
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* St. Mary's Hr Secondary School |
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* St. Mother Teresa School |
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* TDTA Primary School |
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* Hindu Middle School |
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* Malaviya Vidya Kendram<ref>{{cite web |title=Malaviya Vidya kendram |url=https://www.icbse.com/schools/malaviya-vidyakendra-ovari-4zn120 |website=icbse.com |publisher=icbse.com |access-date=10 October 2020}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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*{{cite web |title=Uvari Kappel Matha Church |url=http://wikimapia.org/314988/uvari-Kappal-Matha-Church-our-lady-of-health}} |
*{{cite web |title=Uvari Kappel Matha Church |url=http://wikimapia.org/314988/uvari-Kappal-Matha-Church-our-lady-of-health}} |
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*{{facebook |115305518507637}} |
*{{facebook |115305518507637}} |
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*{{official website|http://www.uvari.net/}} |
*{{official website|url=http://www.uvari.net/}} |
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[[Category:Cities and towns in Tirunelveli district]] |
[[Category:Cities and towns in Tirunelveli district]] |
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Coordinates: 8°17′10″N 77°53′57″E / 8.286205°N 77.899305°E | |
Country | India |
State | Tamil Nadu |
District | Tirunelveli district |
Elevation | 12.44 m (40.81 ft) |
Population (2001) | |
• Total | 25,000 |
Languages | |
• Official | Tamil |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 627651 |
Uvari is a coastal village in Thisayanvilai[1] Taluk, Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu, India.[2][3] The total geographical area of the Uvari is around 3 km2 (1.2 sq mi).
History
[edit]This section needs additional citations for verification. (November 2021) |
According to Tamil history, the citizens of Uvari were called Bharathar's who are all fishermans of the Neithal (ocean land) World. Uvari's historical name was Obeer patanam.which was believed to be noted in holy bible in king Solomon's period. It was ruled by the Pandyan dynasty. In the 1530s, Portuguese and Spanish missionaries from Goa which includes Saint Francis Xavier arrived here and converted many Bharathars who are Fishermans to the Roman Catholic christian religion. The Portuguese priests, acting as godfathers, baptized them in the name of Lord and gave them surnames such as Fernando to the converted. Pandya retains a fish on its flag, a symbol of this era.
Legend has it that the crew of a Portuguese ship that sailed near Uvari in the seventeenth century contracted cholera. In an attempt to avert death, a carpenter aboard the ship carved an image of Saint Anthony (Anthony of Padua).[4] Soon after, the entire crew were restored to health. When the ship docked at Uvari, the sailors placed the statue inside a hut in the village. In the 1940s, the villagers built a church with the original statue of St. Anthony holding the infant Jesus in his hand. St Anthony the Saint of Crore Miracles is said to perform many miracles daily for the people who flock there with faith in his intercession, therefore the church was upgraded to a Major shrine.[5] This Church in Uvari is visited by Hindus, Muslims and Christians from all over the world
Geography
[edit]Uvari is surrounded by the village Idaiyangudi village at North, Navaladi village at West, Pandara kudi village at East and the Bay of Bengal Sea at South. The mean maximum temperature is around 37 °C (99 °F) in summer and 17 °C (63 °F) in winter, with humidity levels over 65 percent. The rainy season starts between October and January. Uvari is rich in mineral resources like limestone, Ilmenite, and red garnet sands.[6]
Facilities
[edit]Two hospitals are located in Uvari.
- St. Joseph Hospital Missionary
- Government Primary Healthcare Hospital
An Canara bank is located in Uvari. (with ATM)[7][8]
Post Office (627651)[9] BSNL Telephone Exchange (277 series).[citation needed]
SCHOOLS:-
1 - St.Mary's Boys primary school
2 - St.Joseph Girls school
3 - St.Mary's Higher secondary school
Landmarks
[edit]Uvari is home to the Roman catholic Christians
St. Antony's major Shrine church, a wonderful Catholic church also called as place of Crore Miracles by pilgrims is dedicated to St. Anthony of Padua.[citation needed] The selva madha church which is also called as Kappal Matha Church, is in the form of a ship carrying an aeroplane which is of an excellent architecture is viewed by so many tourists and pilgrims all around the world, it is also noted as one of best view site of govt of Tamil Nadu Tourism .[10] The original church of St. Mary was damaged by sea erosion and replaced by this one, built in 1974. Uvari features Mainly four Churches and many grottos which are get viewed by more enormous number of tourists and pilgrims all around the Universe.[citation needed]
Transport
[edit]Uvari is 80 km (50 miles) from Thoothukudi, 40 km (25 miles) from Tiruchendur, 54 km (34 miles) from Nagercoil, 48 km (30 miles) from Kaniyakumari, 75 km (47 miles) from Tirunelveli, 230 km (140 miles) from Madurai, and 260 km (160 miles) from Rameswaram.
The village has no train service. The nearest railway's stations are located in Tiruchendur, 40 km (25 miles) away, and Kaniyakumari, 48 km (30 miles) away. The nearest airports are Tuticorin Airport, 100 km (62 miles) away and Trivandrum airport which is of 120 km
References
[edit]- ^ "Karichuthu Uvari Revenue Village" (PDF). Official Tirunelveli District Website. Tamilnadu Government. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
- ^ "Karaichuthu Uvari village in Thisaiyanvilai taluk". Official Tirunelveli District Government Website. Tamilnadu Government. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
- ^ "Karichuthu Uvari Revenue Village" (PDF). Official Tirunelveli District Website. Tamilnadu Government. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
- ^ "Anthony of Padua". britannica.com. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
- ^ Locklin, Reid B., ed. (2017). Vernacular Catholicism, vernacular saints : Selva J. Raj on "Being Catholic the Tamil way". Albany: State University of New York Press. ISBN 978-1-4384-6505-0. OCLC 956984843.
- ^ "DISTRICT SURVEY REPORT FOR ROUGH STONE TIRUNELVELI DISTRICT" (PDF). Government of Tamil Nadu, Department of Geology and Mining. 2019. Retrieved 27 August 2020.
- ^ "Central Bank of India Branch Locator". www.centralbankofindia.co.in. Central Bank of India. Retrieved 20 July 2020.
- ^ "Uvari Canara Bank Branch". Canara Bank Branch Locator. Retrieved 20 July 2020.
- ^ "India Post Pincode Locator service". /www.indiapost.gov.in. Retrieved 20 July 2020.
- ^ "Uvari Kappal Matha Church | Tirunelveli District, Government of Tamil Nadu | India".
External links
[edit]- "Uvari details and Suyambulinga Swamy temple". Archived from the original on 30 January 2019.
- "Uvari Images & information".
- "Uvari Kappel Matha Church".
- Uvari on Facebook
- Official website