Paramathi-Velur taluk

Paramathi Velur is a town in the Namakkal district of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

Historic Kaveri Bridge, which connects the Namakkal and Karur districts, is the popular landmark of the town. This bridge was constructed after much wrangling between the stalwarts of Mohanur and Velur on the best location. The efforts of Shri Easwara Iyer, Shri Kuppayandi Pillai and Shri Subramaniya Kandar ensured that the bridge across the Cauvery River got located at Velur. The bridge was opened for traffic in 1952 by Sri Rajagopalachari (former Governor General of India) in the presence of Sri Bhakthavthsalam, who was Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu during that period. Now another bridge was also constructed adjacent to the old one, The longest road in INDIA is NH-7 which also passes through paramathi velur.

The town consists of mainly irrigated fields. Agriculture is the major occupation of the people. Paddy, sugarcane, banana, coconut trees, turmeric and the Beetle Vine plantation are major crops cultivated.A Village called Pillikalpalayam which has Tamil Nadu's Second largest Jaggery(Vellam,Sweet prepared from sugarcane juice) Gudown. The town is known for its Karpoora Pan leaf, which is exported to major states in North India. A special fluffy bread called Bun Parotta is one of the most relished food served in the hotels of this area. Non-vegetarians would love to try the special duck curry, which is known for its flavor and taste, and is mostly served in the hotels of this area.

The Velur town is adorned with a few ancient temples such as the Kasi Viswanathar Temple, Mariaman Temples, Bhagavathi amman temple, Pancha Mugha Vinayagar (5 faced vinayagar) temple and few more. The temple festivals are celebrated with vigor. The ceremonies are spread over a fortnight that always ends with a massive dose of feasting and Keda Vettu. Nanjai Edaiyar Mariamman Temple is one of the famous temples, it situated 3 km east from the town. Kabilar Malai Thandayuthapani Swamy Temple is another one, here Thai Poosam festival is conducted very grandly; on that day a lot of Kavadis were taken around the taluk. It is situated 8 km west from the town. Priyathankara Devi Temple and various temples are located here. Adi 18th, is celebrated at the Cauvery river bank with the release of Agal vilakku into the river. This event is watched over by a lot of people at sunset on Adi 18th.

'Sri Kandaswamy Kandar Educational and Charitable Institutions, one of the earliest philanthropic Institution of Madras State, established more than a 100 years ago by Vallal Sri Sankara Kandasamy Kandar of Nanjai Edaiyar, is situated in Velur. This Institutions have been providing valuable education to the students in the around districts.

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