Tirumalai: 15 kms. from Courtallam. This is another place situated amidst green paddy fields and natural surroundings where a temple has been dedicated to Lord Subramanya known 3s Ilanji Muruga. Most of the pilgrims coming to Courtallam lr>variably visit this sacred shrine also. The nearest rail-head to Courtallam is Tenkasi…. Continue reading
Kutralanathar Temple: This is a famous Shiva temple by the side of the water falls at Courtallam. the Chitra Sabha (Dancing Hall) of the temple is noted for the excellent decorative work. It is one of the Pancha Sabhas where Lord Shiva exhibited his immortal Thandava Nritya. Continue reading
Courtallam Water Falls: 5 kms. from Tenkasi. This village was originally called as Pothigai Malai, said to have been in existence from the ancient times. The lovely Courtallam water falls is situated right in the heart of the village. A small river called Sittaru, locally called as Chitrangada, falls from… Continue reading
Tenkasi: 55 kms. from Tirunelveli. The Shiva temple dedicated to Kasi Vishwanathar and Ulagammal is considered as the Varanasi of the South. This temple also has a lofty twelve tiered Rajagopuram which is full of sculptured figures. A number of shrines are built inside the enclosure for other minor deities. Continue reading
Alwar Tirunagari: 8 kms. from Srivaikuntam. This little town is situated on the banks of river Thambraparni, which has the celebrated temple of Sri Adinatha Alwar and many other shrines dedicated to other Vaishnavite devotees. In this area are nine Vaishnavite shrine known as Nava Tirupathis. The pillars of the… Continue reading
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… Continue reading
Tuticorin: (48 kms.) This is an ancient port and terminus of Southern Railway, engaged in a flourishing trade with Sri Lanka and other foreign places. It has huge areas covered by many chemical industries, salt producing fields, Pearl diving and fishing industries. The Church of our Lady of Snows is… Continue reading
Ovari Shore Temple: (32 kms.) An ancient coastal village which was once a reputed port in the early Pandyan kingdom. It has also a temple dedicated to Shiva on the sea shore which adds to its beauty. The temple is constructed in the traditional indigenous style of architecture entirely of… Continue reading
Srivaikuntam: (30 kms.) This is a picturesque Vaishnava pilgrim centre situated on the banks of Tambraparni river. The lofty tower of the temple greets the visitors from a long distance. The presiding deity of the shrine is called Vaikuntanathar and his consort as Vaikunta Thayar. The main hall of the… Continue reading
Kalakkad: (60 kms.) In the interior of the forest area, a spacious wild life sanctuary has been developed to give protection to them to live in natural surroundings. A popular place for picnic. Continue reading