Tourists Spots in Tirunelveli
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Arts and Temples
(Nellaippar temple, Kasi Viswanathar Temple, Krishnapuram, Holy Trinity Cathedral,
Pottalpudhur Dargha, Kappal Madha Church, Sankaranainar Temple)
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Hill Resorts and Waterfalls (Courtrallam, Papanasam, Manjolai)
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Wildlife and Bird
Sanctuaries (Mundandurai Tiger Reserver, Koonthankulam Bird Sanctuary , Melakulam
- Ariyakulam Bird Santuary)
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Memorials (Veerapandiya
Kattabomman Fort, Pulithevan Palace, Mahakavi Bharathiyar Home)
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Other Important Spots
(District Science Centre, Thiruvalluvar Two Tier Bridge)
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Art and Temples in Tirunelveli
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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 Viswanthar Temple
The Visvanathar Temple and the Tenkasi town were constructed by King Parakrama Pandya,
who styled himself as Jatilavarman Tribhuvana Chakravarthi Arikesarideva 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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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.
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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.
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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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Hill Resorts and Waterfalls
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Courtallam
Courtallam is a well-known bathing place and tourist attraction. Some ofits magnificent
waterfalls (there are as many as seven) of the Chittarriver are said to have mineral
properties. Bathing in these waterfallsis considered good for both mind and body.
The best time to visit thishealth resort is during June-September. Courtallam is
58 Km by road fromTirunelveli and 6 Km from Tenkasi Railway Station. Courtallam
has anothernames like Pithur Kanda Theerthapuram, Mukthiveli, Thirunagaram, Nannagaram,Vasanthaperur
and so. (more...)
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Papanasam
The natural beauty of Papanasam a holy place, 42 km west of Tirunelveli is enhanced
by the Agasthiyar falls by which the Tamparani river descends into the plains. The
water drops from a height of 100m over a wall of rock, covered both sides by forested
hills of the Western Ghats. (more..)
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Manjolai - Hill Station
Manjolai is 57 km away from Tirunelveli and is at an elevation of 1162 sq. metre.
There are many tea plantations in and around this place. Bombay Burma Tea estate
is famous one in this area. About 4000 people are working in these tea plantations.
Manjolai is noteworthy for the climate, scenery and calm atmosphere.
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Wildlife in Tirunelveli
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Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve Wild Life sanctuaries
The Mundanthurai-Kalakad wildlife sanctuary in Tirunelveli district is developed
as a National Tiger Reserve from the year 1988 with a total area of 817 sq. km in
the south most western ghat ranges. The nearest stations are Cheranmahadevi, and
Ambasamudaram which are 20kms and 15 kms respectively from Tirunelveli. The nearest
airports are Madurai and Trivandrum. One can reach this place by road also from
Ambasamudaram and Kalakad. (more...)
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Birds Sanctuary at Koonthankulam
A tiny village in the far south, Koonthankulam in Nanguneri Taluk of Tirunelveli
District is emerging as a new favourite of the migratory birds. It is just 38 Kms.
away from Tirunelveli and is in the nearby Nanguneri Taluk. It may soon be catapulted
into the list of popular water bird sanctuaries in the country. This village is
sparsely populated. (more...)
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Birds Sanctuary at Melakulam - Ariyakulam
Ariyakulam - Melakulam, 13-km east of Tirunelveli has another bird sanctuary. It
may soon be catapulted into the list of popular water bird sanctuaries in the country.
This village is sparsely populated. Migratory birds start coming by December end
and fly away to their northern homes by June or July after they lay eggs, hatch
them and the young ones grow old enough to fly with the older ones. About 35 species
of birds visit this calm but congenial village for breeding. (more...)
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Memorials
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Panchalankurichi & Kattabomman Memorial Fort
Panchalankurichi, is a small but historic village around 70km from Tirunelveli and18
km from Tuticorin. From here the great warrior Katta Bomman popularly known as 'Veerapandiya
Kattabomman' raised his voice against the British regime in the 17th Century A.D.
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Pulithevan Palace
Nelkattumsevval or Avudaiyapuram, situated in Sankarankoil taluk is to be written
red letters in the history of the Freedom Movement of India for it was the headquarters
of Pulithevar, the first chieftain in Tamil Nadu to resist the British. (more...)
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Other Spots
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District Science Centre, Tirunelveli (National Council of Science Museums, Government
of India)
The District Science Centre is unique Institution situated on the banks of Tamiraprani.
Popularising Science, inculcating the spirit of enquiry, fostering creative talents
and infusing scientific temper in life, are its objectives. This autonomous body
is a unit of the National Council of Science Museums, attached to the Department
(HRD)Government of India. This is one among the 124 centres in the country. (more...)
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Thiruvalluvar Two Tier Bridge
The two tier over bridge, namely Thiruvalluvar Bridge at Tirunelveli Junction was
constructed to avoid the railway line crossing. The total length of bridge is 800
metres. This type of two tier bridge constructed in Tirunelveli is the first of
its kind in India. This bridge was opened for traffic in 1972. This two tier over
bridge consists of 25 spans of which 13 are of bow string arch, each with a width
of 30.30 metres and 12 are single tier R.C.C girder each having a width of 11.72
metres.
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