About Pithapuram ( Puruhoothika / Puram )

Puram (Hindi: pur) is a Sanskrit word meaning village, fort, or dwelling. -pur or -puram is a common suffix for cities in India. In the Sangam literature, Puram denotes the subject matters that deal with war, politics, wealth, etc. Puram is also the name of a March festival of the goddess Durga, celebrated most notably in the village Pathamkulam in Kerala. Puram is also a common Indian family name.