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THIRUKAZHUKUNDRAM

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Livelihood of Thirukazhukundram

Local Livelihood and Daily Life in Thirukazhukundram
Overview of livelihood activities in Thirukazhukundram

1. Services & Daily Wage Work

People engage in construction work, auto driving, tailoring, carpentry, and public transport services.

2. Emerging Real Estate & Tourism Jobs

With increasing tourism and proximity to ECR and Mahabalipuram, real estate, guesthouses, homestays, and tourism-related services are growing as new livelihood sources.

3. Agriculture

Most villagers depend on farming. Major crops include paddy, groundnuts, sugarcane, vegetables, and millets. Seasonal agriculture and irrigation tanks play a key role in sustaining the local economy.

4. Temple-based Livelihood

The Vedagiriswarar Temple supports many families through flower selling, pooja material shops, prasadam stalls, guiding pilgrims, and small eateries. Festivals significantly increase income for locals.

5. Small Businesses & Trade

Local markets consist of grocery shops, textile stores, tea stalls, fruit vendors, and traditional handicrafts. Weekly markets (sandhai) serve as commercial hubs for nearby villages.

6. Animal Husbandry & Dairy

Many households rely on cattle rearing, goat farming, poultry, and milk selling as supplementary income.