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Places of Worship
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Temples
Swamy Nellaiappar Temple & Kanthimathi Ambal Temple
The temple of Nellaiappar and Kanthimathi is situated in the centre of the town
and at a distance of two km. from the Railway station. The very name of the town,
Tirunelveli which was known in the past as Then Pandyanagaram is a part of the town
which has developed around the temple of Nellaiyappar. (more...)
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Krishnapuram Temple and Sculptures
Krishnapuram is a small village in Tirunelveli District at a distance of about six
miles from Tirunelveli town. There are a good number of images and idols of sculptural
interest in the temple, attracting hundreds of visitors. Lord Venkata- chalapathy
has been installed here with Sri Devi and Bhoo Devi. Pujas and abhishekam are being
conducted to the Lord daily and some important festivals are celebrated every year.
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Sankaranainarkoil (Sankarankoil)
Sankaranainarkoil, commonly called as Sankarankoil is a town well connected with
Tirunelveli and other parts of the district with good bus facilities. The Lingam
in this temple is the personification of earth. This temple was built by Ukirapandiar
who ruled this area in the early part of the 11th century A.D. It was his daily
routine to go to Madurai on elephant's back to worship Lord Somasundarar and Meenakshi.
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Kasi Viswanathar Temple
The Visvanathar Temple and the Tenkasi town were constructed by King Parakrama Pandya,
who styled himself as Jatilavarman Tribhuvana ChakravarthiArikesarideva Ponnin Permal,
Parakrama Pandyan in his inscriptions. The events leading to the construction and
successful completion of the temple complex within a short span of 17 years between
1446 AD and 1462 AD asvividly narrated in one of his inscription in the temple are
quite wellknown to be repeated. (more...)
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Srivaikunthanthor Temple
The Srivaikunthanathor Temple is 37 km away from Tirunelveli. It is also known as
Kallapiranswami temple and was used as a fort during British period.
It is dedicated to the Lord Vishnu and has majestic gopurams. This is an ancient
temple known for its enchanting icons. The mandapas with pillars is embellished
with sculptures of yallis, elephants and warriors. The Ekadasi Mandap contains elegant
carvings and is open on Vaikuntha Ekadasi.
It is one of the 108 Sri Vaishnavite sacred shrines and has been sung by the Alwar
Saints
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Thanumalayam Temple
The Thanumalayan temple is situated at Suchindram in KanyaKumari, 70 Kms from Tirunelveli.
The temple is dedicated to the three Gods, Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma. The deity of
the temple is the representation of the combined forces of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva.
The temple has a beautiful gopuram and inscriptions of the 9th century are found
in this temple. The temple is a repository of art. It is famous for its musical
columns and an impressive statue of Hanuman, which is 3 m tall. The musical pillars
and the huge statue of Hanuman are the evidence of the artistic prowess of the artists
of that time. It is believed that Shiva started from this very place to wed KanyaKumari
Amman, but returned when he saw the first day of the light.
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Churches
Holy Trinity Cathedral (Oosi Gopuram)
The Holy Trinity Cathedral a small, elegant and beautiful Church was built in 1826
by Rev Rhenius and opened to public for worship on 26 June 1826. It took only 175
days for its construction which cost about Rs.2000/- This small church with an oblong
edifice measuring 64 ft. by 30 ft still serves as a nucleus for this massive Cathedral
which developed in later years. (more...)
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Kappal Matha Church, Uvari
A small church for St. Mary which was under the control of pastors of Goa mission
existed here. In course of time, in 1903, this church was converted into a school.
On important occasions as per the wishes of the people, festivals were conducted
and prayers were offered to her. There was a custom among the young maidens to go
to the nunnery in the night and sleep there. ( more...)
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Darghas
Pottalpudur Dargha
The centre of attraction of this place is the oldest dargha built around the year
1674. This dargha attracts not only the Muslims but Hindus and Christians also in
equal numbers. This has been built adopting Hindu temple pattern. If the prayers
of the pilgrims are answered, they pay their offerings, through the dargha in large
numbers during Kanthuri festival with great reverence. (
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