Tirunelveli

திருநெல்வேலி

                       Tirunelveli one of the most charming places in Tamil Nadu is nearly 2000 years old. It has been glorified and also considered as the one of the beautiful city of the state which attracts lot of tourist every year. Tirunelveli situated on the banks of river Tamirabharani was once the capital of the Pandas.The temples in Tirunelveli mostly belongs to the Pandya dynasty with excellent architecture and is even today very well preserved. It is also considered as one of the important pilgrimage centre towards the south of Tamilnadu. Apart.Apart from all this Tirunelveli is also home for natural wonders in its surroundings that attracts tourists from different parts of the world. The city is also famous for its reputed institutions and hence Palayamkottai is known as the "Oxford of South India". Tirunelveli is also known as the Halwa town.

PLACES OF INTEREST

Sankaran Kovil 

           Sankaran Kovil, a renowned town for its temple is situated at a distance of about 56 kilometers North of Tirunelveli is noted for its Chariot festival held during the Adithabasu Vizha.This falls in the month of July during which people come from various parts of the state to participate in it.

Kutrallam 

Kutrallam on the Western Ghats is a very famous waterfall situated at an altitude of about 170 m high. This is one of the places in Tamil Nadu where one can see tourist throughout the year.Kutrallam also known as the "Spa of the south" apart from the tourist attraction it is also visited by people from different parts of the world for it has number of health resorts. There are strong evidences that the waterfall here has lot of medicinal properties to cure physical ailments.

Kattabomman Memorial Fort 

An impressive fort constructed by the Government of Tamil Nadu in 1974, this houses the famous Sri Devi jakkammal Temple, the hereditary Goddess of Kattabomman.

Thiruchendur 

The shore temple here is one of the six abodes of Lord Subramanya and the only one of them to be built on an unalleviated stretch of land. Thiruchendur is believed to be the place where Subramanya offered prayers for his victory. The Skandasashti festival is celebrated in November every year that is attended my scores of devotees.

Papanasam 

Papanasam situated very close to the origin of the Tambraparani river is at a distance of 60 kilometers from Tirunelveli.The place is quite famous for the Shiva temple that is located in Papanasam.Papanasam is flocked by lot of tourist during the month of April when the Chitrai Vishu festival is celebrated.

Manappad 

The Holy Cross Church in Manappad is associated with St. Francis Xavier and it is nearly 400 year old. The other highlight of this temple is that it contains fragments of the True Cross from Jerusalem.

Thuthukudi 

Thuthukudi is very much reputed for its pearl fishing center and is one of the major ports in India. Though today it lost much of its grandeur it is still one of the prosperous town of Tirunelveli.The pearls of Thuthukudi is quite famous all over the world.

Mundanthurai Wildlife 

Holy Cross Church in Manappad is associated with St. Francis Xavier and it is nearly 400 year old. The other highlight of this temple is that it contains fragments of the True Cross from Jerusalem.

Kalakadu Wildlife Sanctuary

Kunthakulam Bird Sanctuary

Manimuthar Dam

The Nellaiappar Temple

The Nellaiappar Temple also known as the twin temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.It is considered as one of the sacred temple of Tamil Nadu

Shopping 

               Tirunelveli is known for its silk saris; you can also buy jewelry items as well as sweets. The famous shopping joints meant for selling saris include names like Pothys, RMKV, and Nalli Silks. If looking for sweets, Santhi Sweets, Raja Sweets, and Lakhsmi Vilas are good options. Many Khadi and Handicraft Emporiums are also present that allow you to buy at reasonable prices. 

Festivals :

               The famous festival that is particularly famous here is Kodaivizha. The festivities are celebrated after mid January. Another famous festival that attracts large numnder of devotees is the Car Festival. 

 

LOCATION

Tirunelveli towards the south of Tamil Nadu is bounded by Virudhunagar District in the North, Western Ghats in the West, Kanyakumari District in the south and Thoothukudi District in the East.Tirunelveli coordiantes between 8°.05’ and 9°.30’ of the Northern latitude and 77°.05’ and 78°.25’ of Eastern longitude.