Gandhi Memorial: At the land’s end lies a small memorial monument for Mahatma Gandhi on the spot where the urn containing his ashes were kept for public view before being immersed at the confluence of the three seas. The architecture of this monument is so designed to allow the rays… Continue reading
Konerishwarar Temple: This shrine is situated on the west of the main road. It is about a thousand years old. The architecture and sculpture of the temple is very grand. The principal deity is Shiva in the linga form installed on a raised platform which can be reached by a… Continue reading
Kumari Amman Temple: Dedicated to Devi Parashakti, otherwise known as Kumari Bhagavati or Kanya Kumari, she is actually Parvati, the virgin goddess who did penance at this place to marry Lord Shiva. But due to some strange circumstances, the marriage could not take place; the Devi remained a virgin Kanya… Continue reading
The Land’s end of India or the confluence of three great seas, the Bay of Bengal, the Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea, leaves an indelible impression. The place gets its name from the Virgin Deity. The Sun rises over the Bay of Bengal and sets on the Arabian Sea…. Continue reading
Tirumalai: 15 kms. from Courtallam. This is another place situated amidst green paddy fields and natural surroundings where a temple has been dedicated to Lord Subramanya known 3s Ilanji Muruga. Most of the pilgrims coming to Courtallam lr>variably visit this sacred shrine also. The nearest rail-head to Courtallam is Tenkasi…. Continue reading
Kutralanathar Temple: This is a famous Shiva temple by the side of the water falls at Courtallam. the Chitra Sabha (Dancing Hall) of the temple is noted for the excellent decorative work. It is one of the Pancha Sabhas where Lord Shiva exhibited his immortal Thandava Nritya. Continue reading
Courtallam Water Falls: 5 kms. from Tenkasi. This village was originally called as Pothigai Malai, said to have been in existence from the ancient times. The lovely Courtallam water falls is situated right in the heart of the village. A small river called Sittaru, locally called as Chitrangada, falls from… Continue reading
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