So, where does the word come from? A little detective work suggests it's almost certainly a . The most likely correct spelling is "Kamatchipuram," which is the name of a small village in the Theni district of Tamil Nadu. The area is also known for the Kamatchi Amman Temple, a place of worship.
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So, where does the word come from? A little detective work suggests it's almost certainly a . The most likely correct spelling is "Kamatchipuram," which is the name of a small village in the Theni district of Tamil Nadu. The area is also known for the Kamatchi Amman Temple, a place of worship.