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
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