Ambasamudram Arch -697

    Ambasamudram Arch - 1945 

We have all over a period of time passed through places  and important landmarks , the significance of which fail to register in our minds . 

1) Suradevar Idol in Papanasam Temple 

2) The Original Old Papanasam Temple near Sivanthipuram . 

3 ) Vandi Maritha Amman Kovil in Ambasamudram 

4 ) The Arch at the Entrance of Ambasamudram Town . 

I have already covered the first three places in detail in my Blogs , anyone interested can go through the same in in my Website  : Random Musings 

    thinktank-revathyganesh.blogspot.com 

How many of us are aware of the fact that the Ambasamudram Arch was built around the year 1945 by the BRITISH Rulers of the day to commemorate their Victory in the Second World War . 

There is a Huge Glass Covered Clock at the Top which unfortunately shows the correct time only Twice in a day , meaning it is non functional. 

After Independence The Thiruvavaduthurai Adheenam have taken it upon themselves to Maintain this near 80 Year Old Arch which has a streak of History Attached to it . Isn’t it nice to know that ? 




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