Anbil, Tamil Nadu
Anbil | |
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Village | |
Anbil Alanthurai temple | |
| Coordinates: 10°52′00″N 78°52′00″E / 10.86667°N 78.86667°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Tiruchirapalli |
Anbil is a village in India's Tiruchirappalli district, close to Lalgudi, and situated on the banks of the Kollidam River.
Anbil is known for its temples. These include the Sundararaja Perumal Temple (also called the Vadivalagiya Nambi Perumal Temple), which is dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu; also the Anbil Mariamman Kovil temple, dedicated to the South Indian mother goddess Mariamman. The latter temple also holds a popular annual car festival.
Anbil is the birthplace of many prominent figures in Tamil Nadu politics, including Anbil P. Dharmalingam, one of the founding members of the DMK Political Party and previous Cabinet Minister in the Tamil Nadu government.