It is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Shiva, located in Tirunelveli, a city in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Shiva is worshipped as Nellaiappar (also called Venuvananathar) represented by the lingam and his consort Parvati is depicted as Kanthimathi Amman. The temple is located on the northern banks of Tamiraparani River in Tirunelveli district.
Srivaikuntanathan Perumal Temple (also called Srivaikuntam temple and Kallapiran temple) in Srivaikuntam, a town in Thoothukudi district in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, is dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu. It is located 22 km from Tirunelveli. Constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture, the temple is glorified in the Divya Prabandha, the early medieval Tamil canon of the Azhwa...read more
Srivaikuntanathan Perumal Temple (also called Srivaikuntam temple and Kallapiran temple) in Srivaikuntam, a town in Thoothukudi district in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, is dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu. It is located 22 km from Tirunelveli. Constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture, the temple is glorified in the Divya Prabandha, the early medieval Tamil canon of the Azhwar saints from the 6th–9th centuries AD. It is one of the 108 Divyadesam dedicated to Vishnu, who is worshipped as Vaikuntanathar and his consort Lakshmi as Vaikuntavalli
This church was earlier called as St. Paul’s Church and was built in the year 1540. Statue of Our Lady reached Tuticorin from Manila in the year 1555. On 5th August 1582 a new church was built and dedicated to “Our lady of Mercy”. Since Rome celebrates feast of Mother of Snows on this day, this church celebrates the annual feast here on the same day. The church was later called as the “Ch...read more
This church was earlier called as St. Paul’s Church and was built in the year 1540. Statue of Our Lady reached Tuticorin from Manila in the year 1555. On 5th August 1582 a new church was built and dedicated to “Our lady of Mercy”. Since Rome celebrates feast of Mother of Snows on this day, this church celebrates the annual feast here on the same day. The church was later called as the “Church of our Lady of Snows”. The existing new church complex was opened on the 05th August 1713. Pope John Paul II raised the shrine to the status of Basilica in the year 1982. The present church celebrated its 300th year of existence on 5th August 2013.
It is 25 kms from Thoothukudi. Veerapandiya Kattabomma Karuthayya Nayakkar or Veerapandiya Kattabomman was the chieftain of the Panchalankuruchi in the freedom struggle against the British. He was hanged by the British in 1799 at Kayatharu. The Memorial Fort built at Panchalankuruchi was built in the year 1974 by the Government of Tamil Nadu. The Fort Complex houses the temple of Devi Jakkamma,...read more
It is 25 kms from Thoothukudi. Veerapandiya Kattabomma Karuthayya Nayakkar or Veerapandiya Kattabomman was the chieftain of the Panchalankuruchi in the freedom struggle against the British. He was hanged by the British in 1799 at Kayatharu. The Memorial Fort built at Panchalankuruchi was built in the year 1974 by the Government of Tamil Nadu. The Fort Complex houses the temple of Devi Jakkamma, hereditary Goddess worshipped by the Kattabomman Family. Cemetery of the British soldiers is located near the fort. The Archaeological Department of Tamil Nadu maintains these monuments. Apart from the statue of Kattabomman, half size statue of Oomathurai, Thanathipathi Pillai, Sundaralingam and Vellaia Thevar are also found in the Memorial. There are seven arches in honour of Goddess Jakkamma from Kurukkusalai to the Fort. Festivals are held in the months of January and second week of May, when thousands of people gather here for the festival.
It is also known as Cape Comorin, Kumari and Kumari Munai. It is 118 kms from State Capital, Chennai. This is a ‘rocky mainland‘ on the Indian Ocean in the State of Tamil Nadu and located at the Southern Most tip of the Indian Subcontinent. Many call it KOODAL meaning it is situated at the Confluence of three oceans Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean. Kanyakumari is popular because it ...read more
It is also known as Cape Comorin, Kumari and Kumari Munai. It is 118 kms from State Capital, Chennai. This is a ‘rocky mainland‘ on the Indian Ocean in the State of Tamil Nadu and located at the Southern Most tip of the Indian Subcontinent. Many call it KOODAL meaning it is situated at the Confluence of three oceans Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean. Kanyakumari is popular because it is the only places on earth, where you can see the Sun Rise and Sun Set from the ocean.
It is a small Town on the Western ghats in Tirunelveli District with a population of 3026 [2011 census]. The Hillocks disappear into the blue mist of Agasthiar Malai,named after the Tamil Saint who is believed to have lived here. Numerous waterfalls, cascades, countless health resorts in the Courtallam have earned the title Spa of South India. This waterfall zone is the source of perennial rive...read more
It is a small Town on the Western ghats in Tirunelveli District with a population of 3026 [2011 census]. The Hillocks disappear into the blue mist of Agasthiar Malai,named after the Tamil Saint who is believed to have lived here. Numerous waterfalls, cascades, countless health resorts in the Courtallam have earned the title Spa of South India. This waterfall zone is the source of perennial rivers like Chittar River, Manimutharu, Pachaiyar and Tamirabarani. The season begins in June and carries on till September. It is when the area experiences substantial rainfall and it is a treat to watch and enjoy. Senkottai and Tenkasi are few important and closest towns of Courtallam. The Nearest Airport is Thuthukudi 90 kms away and Tenkasi is the nearest Railway Junction just 5 kms from this town.
Tiruchendur is a panchayat town at the southern tip of India, in the Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu. It is home to Thiruchendur Murugan Temple, one of the ancient Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Muruga.It is one of the Six Special abodes of Lord Murugan, called as Arupadai Veedu. It is a popular and major pilgrim center of South India. The temple has a 156ft tall nine stage main...read more
Tiruchendur is a panchayat town at the southern tip of India, in the Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu. It is home to Thiruchendur Murugan Temple, one of the ancient Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Muruga.It is one of the Six Special abodes of Lord Murugan, called as Arupadai Veedu. It is a popular and major pilgrim center of South India. The temple has a 156ft tall nine stage main tower that dates back to 17th century. Bathing in the Tiruchendur Sea and the Nazhi Kinaru [sacred well], visiting Valli cave are some important rituals practiced by the visiting devotees.
