Aduthurai (or Maruthuvakudi or Kurangaduthurai) (Tamil: ) is a small panchayat town situated in Thanjavur District in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, and located near Kumbakonam. A major attraction is the Ten Kurangaaduturai Temple, one of two Kurangaaduturai Temples. This highly revered Shivasthalam, south of the Cauvery River, is believed to be the place where Sugreeva worshipped Lord Shiva. The name Aduthurai comes from the Tamil word ThenKurangaduthurai, which translates to "southern land where monkeys used to dance." It is believed to be connected to the epics of Ramayana, in which monkeys play an important role, especially Hanuman. Maruthuvakudi is the place where the demon Maruthuvasura lived. As of the 2001 India census, Aduthurai has a population of 11,455. Males and females each constitute 50% of the population. Aduthurai has an average literacy rate of 76%, higher than the national average of 59.5. 10% of the population is under 6 years of age. Maruthuvakkudi is a...
