Chinnamanur is a small town in
Theni District. The place is at an altitude of 374 m above the sea level. The town was earlier known as Harikesarinallur and is mentioned in 'Tholkaapiyam', the oldest grammar text in
Tamil. Chinnamanur is 22 km from
Theni.
Chinnamanur is a business hub for the nearby villages. The main attraction of the town is the Sivagamiamman Temple which is located on the banks of the Mullai River.
