A temple town in the state of Tamil Nadu in southern India, known for its many Nadi reading houses that read the Agastya leaves.
Legend Site
Vaitheeswaran Koil (Town of Nadi Reading)
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| Encyclopedia | Agastya Leaves |
|---|---|
| Location | India Tamil Nadu |
| Type of place | Historic site or landmark |
| Map position | Approximate position (City, rounded to about 10 km), not the exact place |
A legendary book of prophecy said to have been written on palm leaves by the ancient Indian sage Agastya, foretelling the fates of the people who would visit. In Tamil Nadu in southern India, there are "Nadi reading" houses where people have their own leaf found by their thumbprint and read to them.