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Hindu Temples
Tiruchendur Murugan Temple
Tiruchendur Murugan Temple is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to lord Murugan. It is second among six abodes of lord Murugan (Arupadaiveedugal) situated in Tamil Nadu, India.
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Kulasai Muththaramman Kovil
In this temple Goddess Muththaramman and Swami Gnanamoorthiswarar vigraham are installed together. This is also one of the special features of the temple.It is popular for the festival called dussehra
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Vanathirupathi
The temple is well maintained with sannadhis of very popular deities of religious importance on the walls. The Lord looks stunning. The rays of sun fall on Lord’s hand everyday as if seeking his blessings.
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Nambi Kovil
Vaishnava Nambi is located in Thirukkurungudi, a village in Tirunelveli district, is dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu, who is worshipped as Vaishnava Nambi.There are five Nambis in this Kshetram. They are Ninra Nambi , Irundha Nambi , Kidandha Nambi , Thiruparkadal Nambi and Thirumalai Nambi Thiruparkadal Nambi Temple is located very near to the River Nambiyaru one km from the main temple.
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Nellaiappar Temple
Nellaiappar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Shiva, located in Tirunelveli. Shiva is worshipped as Nellaiappar represented by the lingam and his consort Parvati is depicted as Kanthimathi Amman.
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Shri Bhagavathy Temple
Shri Bhagavathy Temple is goddess Parvati in the form of an adolescent girl child. Baala. She is popularly known as "Shakti" (Parvati) "Devi". The Bhagavathy Temple is located in Cape Kanya Kumari.
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Srivaikuntanathan Perumal Temple
Srivaikuntanathan Perumal Temple is also called Srivaikuntam temple and Kallapiran temple in Srivaikuntam, is dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu.The SuryaSthalam is 1st of the Navathirupathis.
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ThiruVaragunamangai Permual Temple
ThiruVaragunamangai Permual Temple is one of the Nava Tirupathi, nine Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu situated in the banks of Thamiraparani river.Thiru Varagunamangai Permual Temple at Natham also known as Sri Vijayasana Perumal Temple,the ChandraSthalam is 2nd of the Navathirupathis.
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Kaisina Vendhan Temple
Sri Kaisina Vendhan Perumal Temple is situated in ‘Thirupuliyangudi’, which is located on the banks of Thamiraparani River.The temple is referred to as Chevvaisthalam of the Navathirupathis.
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Sri Mayakoothar Permual Temple
Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple or Sri Mayakoothar Permual Temple is one of the Nava Tirupathi., nine Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Perungulam.The temple is referred to as Shanisthalam of the Navathirupathis.
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Devapiran Perumal Temple
Devapiran Perumal Temple, also known as Thirutholaivillimangalam Irettai Thirupathi Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple, is dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu.The temple is referred as Irattai Tirupathy (meaning twin Tirupathis). This temple is a KetuSthalam of the Navathirupathis.
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Aravindalochanar temple
Irattai Tirupati Temple refers to two temples of the Nava Tirupathi, nine Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in the banks of Thamiraparani river. The two temples are Devapiran temple and Aravindalochanar temple located adjacent to each other.This temple is a RahuSthalam of the Navathirupathis.
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Thenthiruperai Makara Nedunkuzhaikathar Temple
Makara Nedunkuzhaikathar Temple is one of the Nava Tirupathi, nine Hindu temples dedicated to Vishnu located Thenthiruperai in the southern bank of Thamiraparani river.The temple is referred to as Sukrasthalam of the Navathirupathis.
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Sri Vaithamanidhi Permual Temple
Sri Vaithamanidhi Permual Temple is one of the Nava Tirupathi.,nine Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in the southern bank of Thamiraparani river.The temple is referred to as Kuberasthalam of the Navathirupathis.
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Azhwarthirunagari Permual Temple
Azhwarthirunagari Permual Temple is one of the Nava Tirupathi, in Azhwar Thirunagari.The temple is referred to as Gurusthalam of the Navathirupathis.There are weekly, monthly and fortnightly rituals performed in the temple.
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Sankara Narayanan temple
Sankarankovil is home to the famous Sankara Narayanan temple.It is very famous for "Adi Thabasu" festival. In older times, the city was called as Sankaranayinar kovil.Once the devotees of Lord Hari (or Vishnu) and Lord Shiva quarreled with each other to determine whose god is powerful.
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Kalugasalamoorthy temple
Kalugumalai is a panchayat town in Kovilpatti Taluk of Thoothukudi district.The main deity of Kalugasalamoorthy temple is Murugan. The main deity hall and entrance hall is excavated inside the foothills of kalugumalai in the south western corner of the hill and with external structural additions. The temple has many aesthetic sculptures.The temple dates to the 18th century.
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Kasi Viswanathar Temple
Kasi Viswanathar Temple in Tenkasi, a city in Tenkasi district is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. A granite wall surrounds the temple, enclosing all its shrines. The temple is open from 6 am - 12 pm and 4 - 8:30 pm on all days except during new moon days when it is open the full day.
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Manapad Church
Holy Cross Church, built close to the sea in 1581, has a relic fragment believed to be from the True Cross of Jerusalem.From 1 to 14 September, every year, the cross is publicly displayed for thousands who attend the festival season.
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Panimaya Matha Church
Our Lady of Snows Shrine Basilica is located at Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the Catholic pilgrimage centers in India dedicated to the Our Lady of Snows, a title given to St. Mary. The Shrine name refers to the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome.
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Selva matha church
The church is a splendid piece of archietecture built in the shape of aeroplane placed over a ship.The church is facing the blue sea and the moving waves gives an impression that the ship is sailing on the sea.The church is dedicated to St.Mary and the church has four shrines and several grottos.
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St. Thomas Church, Veerapandianpatanam
Veerapandianpatanam nicknamed "Pattanam" among coastal areas is a small town located near Tiruchendur en route to Tuticorin.During 1549 a small church was built in Virapandianpatanam with the help of the locals and dedicated it to St. Thomas
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Toursist Places
Kayalpattinam Beach
Kayalpattinam is famous for its beach where it is maintained regularly and the beach is clean and hygiene. It is also famous for mosque and Friday is a special day to worship in beach. The place is a best picnic spot to relax your mind.
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Veerapandiya Pattanam Beach
Veerapandiapattnam is very much popular for its beach. You can enjoy your pleasant walk by enjoying the waves from the sea.St.Thomas Church present in the town represents the heritage value of the place.
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Adichanallur
Adichanallur is an archaeological site in Thoothukudi district in Tamil Nadu.From Adichanallur archaeological site Carbon dating of samples excavated in 2004 has revealed that they belonged to the period between 1000 BC and 600 BC.
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Coutrallam
Coutrallam is one of the popular places in Tamil Nadu .Coutrallam is famous for its beautiful waterfalls and rivers which enhance the splendid scenic beauty of the place making it one of the most popular tourist location. Coutrallam Falls on Chittar River is a major tourist attraction. The water falls of Courtallam have medicinal value as they run through forest and herbs before their decent. The Courtallam is also called as ‘Spa’ of South India.
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Papanasam
Papanasam is one of the tourist attraction with dense forest surrounding it makes a perfect recreational spot for people who are looking for a attractive tourist spot papanasam has a bewitching attraction such as Thamirabarani river and Agasthiyar Falls. The falls is located on the Western Ghats and to the south of Papanasam lower, the lake from where Tamiraparani River originates.
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Manimuthar Dam(Falls)
The Manimuthar dam is situated at the foot hills of the scenic podhigai hills. It is built on Thamirabarani River . The area features marvellous natural beauty the spot where the water the mountains and sky meets offers a spectacular view .It offers an equally breath taking view tourist can enjoy the water fall with the surrounding natural attractions.
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Koonthankulam
Koonthankulam Bird Sanctuary is located in tiny village of Koonthankulam in Tirunelveli district.It is composed of Koonthankulam and Kadankulam irrigation tanks, conveniently linked by tar road. This is the largest reserve for breeding water birds in South India. More than 43 species of resident and migratory water birds visit here every year.
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Mathoor Aqueduct
Mathoor aqueduct is one of the tallest and longest aqueducts in South Asia.It is one of the hanging through, which is 115ft above from the ground ,at the height you get a birds eye view of the nearby smalltown.It is built over the Pahrali River.
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Thiruvalluvar Statue
The Thiruvalluvar Statue, or the Valluvar Statue, is a 41-metre-tall (133 ft) stone sculpture an ancient Tamil work on Dharmic and Morality which describe 133 athigarams. Thiruvalluvar statue is located about 400 meters away from the coast of kanyakumari.
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