Tenkasi: 55 kms. from Tirunelveli. The Shiva temple dedicated to Kasi Vishwanathar and Ulagammal is considered as the Varanasi of the South. This temple also has a lofty twelve tiered Rajagopuram which is full of sculptured figures. A number of shrines are built inside the enclosure for other minor deities. Continue reading
Alwar Tirunagari: 8 kms. from Srivaikuntam. This little town is situated on the banks of river Thambraparni, which has the celebrated temple of Sri Adinatha Alwar and many other shrines dedicated to other Vaishnavite devotees. In this area are nine Vaishnavite shrine known as Nava Tirupathis. The pillars of the… Continue reading
Panchalakurichi: 30 kms. from Tuticorin. This place was developed by the famous patriot Chidambaram Pillai. It was from here that the great warrior Veera Pandya Kattabomman raised his voice against the British rule in the 17th century. There is an ancient fortress in which the temple of Devi Jakkammal, who… Continue reading
Tuticorin: (48 kms.) This is an ancient port and terminus of Southern Railway, engaged in a flourishing trade with Sri Lanka and other foreign places. It has huge areas covered by many chemical industries, salt producing fields, Pearl diving and fishing industries. The Church of our Lady of Snows is… Continue reading
Ovari Shore Temple: (32 kms.) An ancient coastal village which was once a reputed port in the early Pandyan kingdom. It has also a temple dedicated to Shiva on the sea shore which adds to its beauty. The temple is constructed in the traditional indigenous style of architecture entirely of… Continue reading
Srivaikuntam: (30 kms.) This is a picturesque Vaishnava pilgrim centre situated on the banks of Tambraparni river. The lofty tower of the temple greets the visitors from a long distance. The presiding deity of the shrine is called Vaikuntanathar and his consort as Vaikunta Thayar. The main hall of the… Continue reading
Kalakkad: (60 kms.) In the interior of the forest area, a spacious wild life sanctuary has been developed to give protection to them to live in natural surroundings. A popular place for picnic. Continue reading
Manimuthar Water Falls: (40 kms.) Two major irrigation projects of the state are located here. One is called the Papanasham project and the other Manimuthar. River Thambraparni is harnessed here to generate electricity. The dams are constructed along the line of seven hillocks. Situated a little away from the dam… Continue reading
Krishnapuram: (13 kms.) This temple is almost by the side of the main road to Tiruchendur, which has an ancient temple dedicated the Vishnu called here as Venkatachalanathar. The front hall and the corridor of the temple have the life-size sculptured figures which are executed with very delicate workmanship. Every… Continue reading
Tiruchendur: (48 kms.) Situated on the seashore, Tiruchendur is famous for its temple of Lord Subramanya which is visited by thousands of devotees all the year round. Tradition says that the Lord vanquished the demon Shoora Padman at this place. Lord Subramanya is worshipped here in the warrior aspect. Fragrant… Continue reading