Oormelalagiyan (also transliterated as Oormenialagiyan, Urmenialagiyan, Urmelalagiyan, and Oormelalagian) is a village in Tamil Nadu, India. It is located about 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) from Tenkasi and 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) Courtallam. It is geographically well positioned with a "Lord Ganesh" temple in the entrance of the village and housing scenic views of Western Ghats and drizzling winds from there.
Oormelalagiyan | |
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  Oormelalagiyan Location in Tamil Nadu, India  Oormelalagiyan Oormelalagiyan (India) | |
| Coordinates: 9°1′19.25″N 77°21′31.7″E / 9.0220139°N 77.358806°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Tirunelveli |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Nearest city | Tirunelveli |
The village is also known for their peoples’ artistic talents for several decades. Their reach is beyond the boundaries of village and contributions have been appreciated even in present-day stylish Tamil film industry.[citation needed] At least 15 known cinematographers were from this village.
It won the president award (2009) for its hygiene.
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