Swamimalai
| Swamimalai | |
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| city | |
 Swamimalai
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| Coordinates: 10°57′N 79°20′E / 10.95°N 79.33°ECoordinates: 10°57′N 79°20′E / 10.95°N 79.33°E | |
| Country |
 India
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| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Thanjavur |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 6,985 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
Swamimalai is a panchayat town near Kumbakonam in Thanjavur District in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It lies on the banks of river Kaveri and is one of the six abodes of the Lord Muruga.
The town has one of the six abodes of Karthikeya and the temple is fourth among the Padai Veedugal. According to Hindu mythology, Karthikeya explains the meaning of pranavam to His father Lord Shiva at Swamimalai. Hence, one can see the Karthikeya depicted as Guru (teacher) and Shiva listening as shishya (disciple) in the gopuram of the temple complex. The God is given by the name Swaminathan and Thagapan Swami (literally Father of God).
Swamimalai is located at 10°57′N 79°20′E / 10.95°N 79.33°E. It has an average elevation of 25 metres (82 feet).
As of 2001[update] India census, Swamimalai had a population of 6985. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Swamimalai has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 80%, and female literacy is 70%. In Swamimalai, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
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