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Parangipettai ( ), historically called Porto Novo ("New Port" in Portuguese), is a coastal
panchayat town A nagar panchayat () or town panchayat or Notified Area Council (NAC) in India is a settlement in transition from rural to urban and therefore a form of an urban political unit comparable to a municipality. An urban centre with more than 12,00 ...
in
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in the
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of
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. Parangipettai is located on the north bank of the mouth of the
Vellar River The Vellar River is a river in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It originates in the Kalrayan Hills, and flows generally eastward through Salem, Perambalur, and Cuddalore districts, before flowing into the Bay of Bengal near Parangipettai. The r ...
at a distance of 30 km from
Cuddalore Cuddalore, also spelt as Kadalur (), is a heavy industries hub and a port city, and headquarters of the Cuddalore District in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Situated south of Chennai, Cuddalore was an important city and port during the Britis ...
. From the state capital city of
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, Parangipettai can be reached through the National Highway NH32 stretch between
Cuddalore Cuddalore, also spelt as Kadalur (), is a heavy industries hub and a port city, and headquarters of the Cuddalore District in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Situated south of Chennai, Cuddalore was an important city and port during the Britis ...
and
Chidambaram Chidambaram is a major town and municipality in Cuddalore district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, on the banks of the Vellar River where it meets the Bay of Bengal. It is the headquarters of the Chidambaram taluk. The town is believed to b ...
. Its strategic location on the
Coromandel Coast The Coromandel Coast is a coastal region along the southeastern front of the Indian peninsula. Its delimitations are numerous, but generally admitted to be bounded by the Krishna River, Krishna river River mouth, mouth to the north, the Bay of B ...
has long made it a major trading center. In particular, it was an important trading destination for the Arabs, especially the Yemenis. During the colonial era, the Portuguese, the
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and the English successively colonized the area. There is also a Gandhian connection to Parangipettai
Anne Marie Petersen
became in 1909 a missionary in the so-calle
Loventhal Mission
The foundation stone was laid by
Mahatma Gandhi Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (2October 186930January 1948) was an Indian lawyer, anti-colonial nationalism, anti-colonial nationalist, and political ethics, political ethicist who employed nonviolent resistance to lead the successful Indian ...
himself in 1921, and a few years later, the school was officially opened under the nam
Seva Mandir
at a place called Porto Novo, near
Chidambaram Chidambaram is a major town and municipality in Cuddalore district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, on the banks of the Vellar River where it meets the Bay of Bengal. It is the headquarters of the Chidambaram taluk. The town is believed to b ...
, in Tamil Nadu,
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. Today, Parangipettai has evolved into a well-developed town with nearly all necessities such as healthcare, education and transport. It also hosts a
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station that is affiliated with the
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. The town is an important pilgrimage center for Muslims and Hindus.


Etymology

Throughout history, Parangipettai has taken many different names. Parangipettai is mentioned in classical
Tamil Tamil may refer to: People, culture and language * Tamils, an ethno-linguistic group native to India, Sri Lanka, and some other parts of Asia **Sri Lankan Tamils, Tamil people native to Sri Lanka ** Myanmar or Burmese Tamils, Tamil people of Ind ...
literature as ''Varunapuri'', meaning the place where the rain god Varuna had worshipped
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. During Nayyakar rule, it was renamed Muthukrishna Puri and then Mahmood Banthar during
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rule. The Portuguese, during their rule, named the place "Porto Novo", which means "New Port" in Portuguese, because they set up a port here and made it their trading stronghold. The town is now known as Parangipettai. In Tamil, the word refers to Europeans, and means place. Thus, Parangipettai translates to the "abode of the or "
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" in Tamil.


History

Tamil Muslims Tamil Muslims are Tamils who practise Islam. The community is 10 million in India, primarily in the state of Tamil Nadu where 90% of the Muslim community identified themselves as Tamil Muslims. In Tamil Nadu, the majority of Tamil-speaking Mus ...
(prominently
Sunni Sunni Islam is the largest branch of Islam and the largest religious denomination in the world. It holds that Muhammad did not appoint any successor and that his closest companion Abu Bakr () rightfully succeeded him as the caliph of the Mu ...
) living in Parangipettai claimed to have a unique African Arabian ancestry.
Tamil Tamil may refer to: People, culture and language * Tamils, an ethno-linguistic group native to India, Sri Lanka, and some other parts of Asia **Sri Lankan Tamils, Tamil people native to Sri Lanka ** Myanmar or Burmese Tamils, Tamil people of Ind ...
is their mother tongue but it has been heavily influenced by
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and
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. Previously, especially during the Tamil Chola rule of Tamil Nadu, Arab traders used to heavily trade around the
Coromandel coast The Coromandel Coast is a coastal region along the southeastern front of the Indian peninsula. Its delimitations are numerous, but generally admitted to be bounded by the Krishna River, Krishna river River mouth, mouth to the north, the Bay of B ...
in which Parangipettai is located. Some traders claimed, throughout time decided to settle down here. It maintained trading links of silk and
chintz Chintz () is a woodblock printed, painted, stained or glazed calico textile that originated in Golconda (present day Hyderabad, India) in the 16th century. The cloth is printed with designs featuring flowers and other patterns in different colo ...
fabrics with
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from August–September to April as late when weather was at its most fair. In 1733, the
Swedish East India Company The Swedish East India Company (; SOIC) was founded in Gothenburg, Sweden, in 1731 for the purpose of conducting trade with India, China and the Far East. The venture was inspired by the success of the Dutch East India Company and the British Ea ...
established a
factory A factory, manufacturing plant or production plant is an industrial facility, often a complex consisting of several buildings filled with machinery, where workers manufacture items or operate machines which process each item into another. Th ...
in Porto Novo though after a month it was seized and dismantled in a joint operation by the
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and French East India companies. On December 25th, 1740, 500
Maratha The Marathi people (; Marathi: , ''Marāṭhī lōk'') or Marathis (Marathi: मराठी, ''Marāṭhī'') are an Indo-Aryan ethnolinguistic group who are native to Maharashtra in western India. They natively speak Marathi, an Indo-A ...
horseman captured the Dutch fort of Portnovo and the Dutch Deputy Governor, his wife, and children In 1801, Sir George Leith, who was then Lieutenant Governor of Prince of Wales Island (now within modern
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of Malaysia) appointed a prominent Indian Muslim Boatman, Cauder Mohudeen, a Christian reconvert, as Captain of the South Indian "
Keling ''Keling'' () or ''Kling'' is an exonym to denote a Tamilian or someone deemed to have originated from South India. Originally a neutral term, since the mid-20th century it has been considered derogatory and an ethnic slur, and it is sometime ...
" sect. He granted a piece of land to build a mosque on the south side of Malabar Street in George Town (now Chulia Street). The mosque is now known as Yusof Kapittan Mosque but needs more evidence for the claims as per verdict issued by Malaysian Courts. Cauder Mohudeen (born c. 1759) is said to be a small boat mandoor or foreman from Parangipettai in local chats. In the middle of 18th Century Haji Muhammad ali maricar was richest man in that area & his family root are kunjali maricar (They fled Cochin and made their home in Ponnani after becoming concerned about the Portuguese's perceived danger. Portuguese armies and ships assaulted Ponnani between 1507 and 1524), In those days many traders crossed the sea and did business in eastern Countries like Indonesia, Malaya, Burma. some of them were Haji Muhammad Ali Maricar, Haji Kavana Sultan Maricar & Bros, those are owner of some ships. ship route (Portonovo to Singapore, Portonovo to Jeddah, Madras to Singapore) S.S. LINGNAM The
Battle of Porto Novo The Battle of Porto Novo was fought on 1 July 1781 between forces of the Kingdom of Mysore and British East India Company in the place called Porto Novo (now known as Parangipettai) on the Indian subcontinent, during the Second Anglo-Mysore War ...
was fought here in 1781 during the
Second Anglo-Mysore War The Second Anglo-Mysore War was a conflict between the Kingdom of Mysore and the British East India Company from 1780 to 1784. At the time, Mysore was a key French ally in India, and the conflict between Britain against the French and Dutch in t ...
. The conflict pitted the forces of the
Kingdom of Mysore The Kingdom of Mysore was a geopolitical realm in southern India founded in around 1399 in the vicinity of the modern-day city of Mysore and prevailed until 1950. The territorial boundaries and the form of government transmuted substantially ...
under ''Karim Khan Sahib'', accompanied by his father
Hyder Ali Hyder Ali (''Haidar'alī''; ; 1720 – 7 December 1782) was the Sultan and ''de facto'' ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore in southern India. Born as Hyder Ali, he distinguished himself as a soldier, eventually drawing the attention of Mysore's ...
, against forces belonging to the
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under Sir Eyre Coote. Though they were outnumbered 5 to 1, the British prevailed. The town flourished as a seaport with connections to southeast Asia and as an industrial center during British rule, when iron made here was exported to
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. The powerful
Nawabs of Arcot The Carnatic Sultanate (Persian language, Persian: ; Tamil language, Tamil: ; Urdu: ) also known as Carnatic State or Arcot State was a kingdom in South India, southern India between about 1690 and 1855, ruled by a Muslim nawab under the legal ...
had his mint at Porto Novo and the gold coins struck in this mint came to be called the Porto Novo Pagoda. Later the English followed the same design when they minted the 'Negapatam' ( Nagapatnam) Pagoda; the Dutch minted their coin in the same design at
Tuticorin Thoothukudi (formerly called Tuticorin) is a port industrial city in  Thoothukudi district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It lies on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal. The city is capital and headquarters of the district. ...
and
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mints.


Climate

The Parangipettai has heavy rainfall during the
northeast monsoon A monsoon () is traditionally a seasonal reversing wind accompanied by corresponding changes in precipitation but is now used to describe seasonal changes in atmospheric circulation and precipitation associated with annual latitudinal oscill ...
. The total annual rainfall usually ranges between 1,200 and 1,400 mm. This place is still known for its frequent rainfall. "Parangipettai in Tamil Nadu became the rainiest city in India with 168 mm of rainfall," says ''Skymet Weather''. In November 2023, Parangingipettai was second place in District rainfall recorded with 119.5 mm in 24h.


Religion

In Parangipettai, various faiths live together in relative peace. Muslims and Hindus reside in the town in nearly equal numbers. Christians also live here. Among the Muslims are clans or family groups, but they necessarily affect social interactions like marriages and mutual living. Some of the Muslims are the Maraicars, Sahibs, Ravuthtars and Pattans. The most common ones are ''Maraicar''. ''Maraicar'' the name faded claims to have derived from the old Tamil term '''Marakkalangalin aayargal''' meaning Kings of Boats','' a title said to be given by the Southern Tamil Hindu King Vijaya Raghunadha Sedhupathy Thondamaan (King Sethu) to the Arab traders from parts of Shia Yemen and Sunni Arabia, now
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, who and were the reigning members of coastal trade with those regions. At 2011 census, Parangipettai had a population of 1,10,073, with males constituting 50.23% of the population and females 49.77%. It has a religious practice
Hinduism Hinduism () is an Hypernymy and hyponymy, umbrella term for a range of Indian religions, Indian List of religions and spiritual traditions#Indian religions, religious and spiritual traditions (Sampradaya, ''sampradaya''s) that are unified ...
average of 56.34%, at second place
Islam Islam is an Abrahamic religions, Abrahamic monotheistic religion based on the Quran, and the teachings of Muhammad. Adherents of Islam are called Muslims, who are estimated to number Islam by country, 2 billion worldwide and are the world ...
average of 42.69%, then
Christianity Christianity is an Abrahamic monotheistic religion, which states that Jesus in Christianity, Jesus is the Son of God (Christianity), Son of God and Resurrection of Jesus, rose from the dead after his Crucifixion of Jesus, crucifixion, whose ...
average is 0.47%,
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is 0.07% and others or not stated 0.43%.


Book

The First and only book about the Muslims of Parangipettai was written in Tamil and published by Jenifah Academy in December 2017. Named "Mahmoodbandar Parangipettai Muslimgal - Oru Paarvaiyum pathivum", this is the only known record about the Muslims of Parangipettai, their History, Culture, lifestyles, etc. The first book of their history spanning more than a thousand years and their contemporary lives titled "Mahmoodbandar Parangipettai Muslims - A View and Record" was released on 23.12.2017 at Parangipettai Mahmoodiah Shaadi Mahaal. The author of the book is L. Hameed Maraicar. The author of the book L. Hameed Maraicar In his speech, described his dream for this book and how the endeavor began. In 1998, when he moved back to this town, he explained the difficulties he faced in the creation of this book, from traveling with his friends on a bicycle to learning about the living conditions of Muslims in the nearby villages of Parangipettai.


Demographics


At 2001 Census

Parangipettai had a population of 20,901, with males constituting 49% of the population and females 51%. In Parangipettai, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age. Parangipettai has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 81%, and female literacy is 69%.


At 2011 Census

Parangipettai had a population of 1,10,073, with males constituting 50.23% of the population and females 49.77%. In Parangipettai, 11.25% of the population is under 6 years of age. Parangipettai has an average literacy rate of 70.45%, Lower than the national average of 73.5%: male literacy is 76.21%, and female literacy is 64.64%.


Economy

Historically, Parangipettai was a trading port, and it now contributes around 3.5% of the state's total fish catch, which is distributed to various districts and other states in the country. Seafood is also exported to other countries overseas. Among the major seafood merchants from the place is SeaFoods Ltd., with a well-connected marketing network around the world. The production of a kind of extremely soft mat by Labbai's women, which is used for sleeping and as a hold-all for clothing and bedding, is the sole notable in Porto Novo. These are produced from the screw-pine (
Pandanus odoratissimus ''Pandanus odorifer'' is an aromatic monocot species of plant in the family Pandanaceae, native to Polynesia, Australia, South Asia (Andaman Islands), and the Philippines, and is also found wild in southern India and Burma. It is commonly known a ...
) leaves are claimed to be copies of those formerly manufactured in Achin. even though it is generally accepted that their original quality has been much excelled in both color and texture.


Transport


Railways

Parangipettai railway station (Code: PO) is a Very Important Station Historically and Economically. During the British rule in Parangipettai and about 15 years after the independence of the country, the railway transport was good. After the modernization of transport facilities, Parangipettai was left very backwards. After conversion to broad gauge, only 6 trains bound for
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and
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, in addition to two for
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-
Karaikal Karaikal (, , Help:IPA/French, /kaʁikal/) is a port city of the Indian States and territories of India, Union Territory of Puducherry (union territory), Puducherry. It is the administrative headquarters of the Karaikal district, Karaikal Di ...
, a total of 8 trains stop at Parangipettai. Not one of the more than 60 express trains that pass through Parangipettai stops here.


Ship

This port carries on a busy trade with
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, Acheng,
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and
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. Steamers of the
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(BISN) anchor 2 miles offshore in 4 1/2 to 5 feet of water and sail to Singapore once a fortnight. Goods are shipped and landed at the Government Jetty opposite the Custom House, where about twenty boats are available.


Places of Interest


Tourist places

Parangipettai and its surrounding areas offer several tourist attractions: * Portonovo Lighthouse – A coastal lighthouse offering scenic views of the Bay of Bengal. * Parangipettai Beach – A serene beach popular among locals for its natural beauty. * Porto Novo War Memorial – A memorial dedicated to the soldiers who served during colonial conflicts. * Parangipettai Water Sports Complex (Boat House) – Offers boating and water sports facilities for tourists. * Pichavaram Mangrove Forest – One of the largest mangrove forests in India, located nearby, known for its biodiversity and boat tours. * Samiyarpettai Beach – A quiet and clean beach located a few kilometres from Parangipettai. * AU CASMB Marine Biology Museum – A museum maintained by the Annamalai University Centre of Advanced Study in Marine Biology, showcasing marine specimens and research.


Historical places

Parangipettai has a rich historical background, reflected in the following landmarks: * Porto Novo Iron Works – One of the earliest iron smelting sites in India, dating back to the British colonial period. * Hollander's Garden – A site believed to be associated with Dutch colonial presence and cemeteries in the region. * M. Rasendran Memorial – A monument commemorating M. Rasendran, a martyr of the Tamil language movement. * Hyder Ali Prayer Site (Eidgah) – A historic open-air prayer site where Hyder Ali is believed to have performed prayers during his campaigns.


Parangipettai Water Sports Complex

The
Cuddalore District Cuddalore District is one of the 38 List of districts of Tamil Nadu, districts in the States and union territories of India, state of Tamil Nadu in India. History Since ancient times, the old town has been a seaport. Through the centuries, Cu ...
Administration is very keen to develop tourism activities at Parangipettai, a coastal town situated remotely right on the seashore, northern bank of the Vellar estuary. The Sub-Collector, Chidambaram, on his routine visit to Parangipettai, identified the Vellar estuary as a suitable place for the operation of Water sports activities. Incidentally, the Centre of Advanced Study in Marine Biology of Annamalai University, Chidambaram has already established an Aquatic Adventurous water sports facility under the aegis of
University Grants Commission (India) University Grants Commission (UGC; ISO: ''Viś‍vavidyālaya Anudāna Āyōga'') is a statutory body under Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India. It was set up in accordance to the UGC Act 1956 and i ...
to cater to the needs of students at Parangipettai campus since 2009. On the direction of the Sub-collector, th
CAS in Marine Biology
the Faculty of Marine Sciences conceived the idea and drafted the proposal for setting up of Water sports complex and later got approved by the District Administration. Subsequently, Annamalai University entered into MoU with Parangipettai Town Panchayat to operate Water sports for the general public in Vellar backwaters, flowing right in front of the Centre of Advanced Study in Marine Biology campus, on revenue revenue-sharing basis. As per the terms and conditions of the MoU, Parangipettai town Panchayat is responsible for extending basic infrastructure for 58.80 lakhs.


Hyder Ali War location

The
Battle of Porto Novo The Battle of Porto Novo was fought on 1 July 1781 between forces of the Kingdom of Mysore and British East India Company in the place called Porto Novo (now known as Parangipettai) on the Indian subcontinent, during the Second Anglo-Mysore War ...
was fought on 1 July 1781 between forces of the
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and
British East India Company The East India Company (EIC) was an English, and later British, joint-stock company that was founded in 1600 and dissolved in 1874. It was formed to Indian Ocean trade, trade in the Indian Ocean region, initially with the East Indies (South A ...
in the place called Porto Novo (now known as Parangipettai) on the Indian subcontinent, during the
Second Anglo-Mysore War The Second Anglo-Mysore War was a conflict between the Kingdom of Mysore and the British East India Company from 1780 to 1784. At the time, Mysore was a key French ally in India, and the conflict between Britain against the French and Dutch in t ...
. The British force, numbering more than 8,000 men under the command of Sir Eyre Coote defeated a force estimated at 40,000 under the command of
Hyder Ali Hyder Ali (''Haidar'alī''; ; 1720 – 7 December 1782) was the Sultan and ''de facto'' ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore in southern India. Born as Hyder Ali, he distinguished himself as a soldier, eventually drawing the attention of Mysore's ...
.


Portonovo Lighthouse And Navtex Station

Portonovo Lighthouse cum Navtex Station (Parangipettai) was established by the Government of India in the year 1980, Parangipettai is located on the north bank of the mouth of the Vellar River at a distance of 30 km from Cuddalore. The popular Temple of “Thillai Natarajer” in Chidambaram has located about 18 km from Portonovo lighthouse. Parangipettai has evolved into a well-developed town with nearly all basic necessities such as healthcare, education and transport. It also hosts
Biology Station
affiliated with the Annamalai University.


References


External links


Business & Service Listing of Parangipettai

PortoNovo Payaniyar Nala Sangam - பரங்கிப்பேட்டை பயணியர் நலச்சங்கம்

Encyclopedia of ParangipettaiPSAO - Parangipettai Social Activities Organization

LEAP - Learning & Educational Academy of Portonovo

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