District Collector Office in Mayiladuthurai
About Mayiladuthurai District
Welcome to Mayiladuthurai, a profoundly historic and spiritually rich district deeply woven into the cultural fabric of Tamil Nadu. Originating from ancient lore where Goddess Parvathi miraculously manifested as a peacock to attract Lord Shiva, the district—formerly known as Mayurapuram and Mayavaram—was officially renamed in 1982 by Dr. M.G. Ramachandran. Celebrated for its legendary contributions to Tamil literature and tradition, Mayiladuthurai is home to the esteemed Dharmapuram and Thiruvaduthurai Mutts, and boasts the birthplace of legendary poet Kambar. A true epicenter of divine heritage, it hosts the grand Cauveri Pushkaram festival and features incredibly significant Navagraha temples. Furthermore, the district proudly preserves monumental historical sites like Tharangambadi, where Danish missionaries established India's massive early printing presses. From ancient saints like Thirumangai Azhwar and Thirugnana Sambandar to modern luminaries like chess champion Viswanathan Anand, Mayiladuthurai is a glorious beacon of South Indian history.
District Admin Units
Local Bodies
Constituencies
Public Utilities
- Hospitals: 7
- Police Stations: 13
- Colleges: 6
- Banks: 14
Helpline Numbers
- State Control Line: 1070
- Police: 100
- Ambulance: 108
- Child HelpLine: 1098
History & Heritage
Historically known as Mayurapuram, the district boasts deep roots linking to Chola kings, such as Rajendra Chola's business hub at Kottaimedu Kodiyampalayam. It famously hosted the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, in 1915, 1921, and 1927, and honors Thillaiyadi Valliammai with a state memorial. Moreover, the coastal town of Tharangambadi was incredibly vital to India's literary revolution, where Danish missionaries introduced the first major printing press and paper factories.
Literary & Cultural Legends
Anchored by the historic Dharmapuram and Thiruvaduthurai Mutts, the district is a monumental center for Tamil tradition. It is the glorious birthplace of Kambar (Therizhandur), the author of the Kamba Ramayanam. Its soil has nurtured a galaxy of luminaries including Kalki Krishnamoorthy, library movement father S.R. Renganathan, music legends Sirkazhi Govindarajan and M.K. Thiyagaraja Bahavathar, and chess icon Viswanathan Anand.
Spiritual Epicenter
The district thrives with unparalleled divinity, famously hosting the massive Cauveri Pushkaram festival. It is deeply connected to ancient saints like the 12th Azhwar, Thirumangai Azhwar, who miraculously converted from a Chola commander to a deeply devoted saint, and Thirugnana Sambandar, a prominent Nayanmaar prodigy whose miraculous verses famously brought a girl back to life from ashes in Mylapore.