Thiruvattur: (70 kms.) The temple here is one of the finest specimens in temple architecture. The walls of the shrine have many ancient paintings which are worth seeing. Mathoor Thottipalam is one of the largest and highest bridges near this place. The lush grass surroundings and scenic beauty attract many… Continue reading
Suchindram: (13 kms.) This is actually a Shiva temple but in fact the only temple in the country dedicated to the Hindu Trinity, popularly known as the Thamulayan. It symbolises Shiva. Brahma and Vishnu, traditionally called as Dattatreya. The temple is a fine example of Dravidian art and architecture, several… Continue reading
Vetta Kottai Forts: (6 kms.) A little away from the town on the main road is the 18th century historical fort overlooking the sea. As the beach is clean and with the sea calm, it is ideal for bathing and serves also as a fine picnic spot. Continue reading
Guganathaswamy Temple: Very near the railway station is the ancient Shiva temple said to be a thousand years old. This shrine was built by Raja Raja Chola and has some fine architecture and sculptural specimens of Chola style. Continue reading
St. Mary’s Church: In the township almost near the shore is a beautiful Roman Catholic Church dedicated to St. Mary. It is a huge monument with a central tall tower and two others at the sides. It is one of the biggest churches in South India. Continue reading
Tiruvalluvar Statue: A huge statue of the Tamil Savant Poet, Tiruvalluvar has been installed on the minor rock adjacent to the Vivekananda Memorial Rock. This statue is 95 feet in height placed on a 38 feet high pedestal, Adhara Petham, signifying the 133 chapters of the Thirukkural. The right hand… Continue reading
Vivekananda Memorial: The twin rocks lying about 200 meters east of the Cape in the Bay of Bengal present an impressive sight. Swamy Vivekananda is said to have meditated on this rock before he decided to proceed to America to attend the Parliament of Religions at Chicago. Thereafter, the rocks… Continue reading
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