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 was the tutelary deity of Kattabomman is located. This fort and temple are preserved as memorials.