Etymology

The name Mugaiyur means mugai (bud) + oor (a small settlement or village).
The story goes like this: the ruler of Tirukoilur, Malayaman Thirumudikkaari used
to get flower buds from this village for pujas performed in the temple in Tirukoilur

Tirukoilur

Tirukoilur is a pilgrimage town in Viluppuram district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. As the name says "koil" it is famous for the temples. The Ulagalantha perumal temple is located in the centre of the town.-Geography:...

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Still there are evidences which suggest there had been a 'Poonthottam'(Flower Garden) from
which buds had been sent to the Temple.

History

Mugaiyur is one of the earlier Christian Missionary foot-holds in Northern Tamil Nadu. It has a 125 year old church whose patron saint is St.Xavier

Francis Xavier

Francis Xavier, born Francisco de Jasso y Azpilicueta was a pioneering Roman Catholic missionary born in the Kingdom of Navarre and co-founder of the Society of Jesus. He was a student of Saint Ignatius of Loyola and one of the first seven Jesuits, dedicated at Montmartre in 1534...

. Demographically the Christian population of Mugaiyur is slightly higher than that of the Hindus. This parish

Parish

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 has given a large number of priests and nuns, many of whom are now in European

Europe

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 countries engaged in missionary activities. The parish is also known as Mugaiyur Mahimai Matha Shrine. Some 25 years back after the apparition of Our Lady, the parish became famous for the miraculous, powerful and immediate intercession of Mugaiyur Mahimai Matha. People of all religions throng to pray to her and continue to receive many benefits. The present parish priest is Fr. Roy Arokiadoss who was appointed in June, 2010.
Mugaiyur is also a center of learning. It has a century old elementary school that was started in 1908. There are also other schools like the St. Joseph's girls primary school, St. Joseph's Girls' Higher Secondary School, St.Joseph's Nursery and primary school run by the sisters of St. Louis de Gonzague. There is also St. Xavier's Higher Secondary School for the boys.

In Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu is one of the 28 states of India. Its capital and largest city is Chennai. Tamil Nadu lies in the southernmost part of the Indian Peninsula and is bordered by the union territory of Pondicherry, and the states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh...

 history the erstwhile Mugaiyur assembly constituency,it is said, is the constituency from which Mr. Govindasamy ( a former Minister in the DMK regime) is elected to the state assembly as the first member who contested with the 'rising sun' (udhaya suriyan)symbol. Only recently the Mugaiyur assembly constituency had been clubbed into the Tirukoilur constituency.

Politics

Mugaiyur assembly constituency is part of Tindivanam (Lok Sabha constituency)

Tindivanam (Lok Sabha constituency)

Tindivanam was a Lok Sabha constituency in Tamil Nadu. After delimitation in 2009, it is defunct.-Assembly segments:Tindivanam Lok Sabha constituency was composed of the following assembly segments :...

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The first Women Panchayat president Mrs.P.Arul Mary elected on March 2007