Nanguneri: (31 kms.) This is a popular Vaishnava pilgrim centre having the main Vanamamalai Mutt. The temple at this place has been built in the centre of four tanks. Continue reading
Mudasiturai Sanctuary: (30 kms.) This is developed as a wild life sanctuary as it is a habitat for tigers, leopards, reptiles and other wild animals. An excellent place for the nature lover. Continue reading
Situated on the banks of river Tambraparni. Tirunelveli was once the capital of the Pandyans and has a history that goes back 2000 years. The inscriptions call this place as Venuvana (forest of bamboos). The Shiva temple dedicated to Nelliappar is famous for its magnificent sculptural art. There is another… Continue reading
Uppoor: (85 kms.) This place has an ancient Vinayaka temple. It is said that Sri Rama worshipped the deity here before embarking on his way to Lanka. Rameshwaram is connected by rail and road from Madurai. State buses operate to this place almost every day. In addition, a large number… Continue reading
Erwadi: (80 kms.) The tomb of the Sufi saint Sultan Ibrahim Syed Aulia, who came from Arabia 800 years ago, is a popular place not only for the Muslims but also for many Hindus. Pilgrims from Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Singapore come here to pay their homage to this saint…. Continue reading
Uttira Kosa Mangai: (72 kms.) This ancient Shiva temple has the deity carved out of emerald precious stone. The annual Arudra festival held here in December attracts a large number of devotees. Continue reading
Ramanathapuram: (55 kms.) The Sethupathis or Rajas of Ramnad who were the Lords of the Sethu, had their capital at this place. They built a few monuments and temples which are noteworthy for their architecture and sculpture. The Ramalinga Vilasam Palace of the Sethupathis has beautiful paintings preserved in their… Continue reading
Devi Pattanam: (70 kms.) A small coastal village also known as Nam Pashanam on account of the nine stones installed there by Sri Rama to represent the Navagraha Deities. These nine stones can still be seen in hip-deep water near the bathing ghat of the sea. There is a temple… Continue reading
Tiruppullani: (64 kms.) Also known as Dharbhashayanam, the Vishnu temple here, is dedicated to Adi Jagannatha Perumal. This was the hermitage of sage Pulla, who did penance here to see Maha Vishnu. The place is also celebrated as Adi Sethu as the decision to build the bridge (Sethu) to Lanka… Continue reading
Kurusadai Islands: (20 kms.) To the west of Pamban bridge and between the mainland and the island is a vast area surrounded by a chain of coral reefs. It can be reached from Mandapam by a boat. The shallow waters of this place sustain remarkable variety of marine life such… Continue reading