What is kovilpatti famous for?
Kovilpatti is famous for its unique candy kadalai mittai (Ground-nut candy) and is referred to as “Land of Homemade sweets and Savouries” .
What is famous in Tenkasi?
The town is famous for the ancient temples and nearby waterfalls. A lot of tourists and locals comes to Tenkasi to enjoy the Old Courtallam Falls. Other famous attractions include Kasi Viswanathar Temple, Aintharuvi, Anniyan Parai View Point and more.
Why Tamil Nadu is famous for tourism?
Tamil Nadu has the largest tourism industry in India with a percentage share of 21.31% and 21.86% of domestic and foreign tourist visits in the country. Tamil Nadu is well renowned for its temple towns and heritage sites, hill stations, waterfalls, national parks, local cuisine, natural environment and wildlife.
Which is the most visited place in Tamilnadu?
These tourist places in Tamil Nadu are a must-visit.
- Madurai – Stunning Architecture.
- Chidambaram – Gorgeous Temple Town.
- Mahabalipuram – Magnificent Carved Temples.
- Rameshwaram – Temple Hopping.
- Thanjavur – Centre Of Art.
- Velankanni – Beautiful Coastal Town.
- Kanchipuram – Pretty Kanchipuram Sarees.
What is special in srivilliputhur?
Srivilliputhur is known for a milk sweet called as Srivilliputhur Palkova. The Srivilliputhur Milk Producers Cooperative Society Ltd. and other local vendors started the production of the sweet from 1977 after the white revolution in the 1970s. The industry provides employment to the citizens of the town.
Is Kovilpatti rural or urban?
The total area of Kovilpatti is 823.37 sq.km with population density of 390 per sq.km. Out of total population, 40.6% of population lives in Urban area and 59.4% lives in Rural area.
Is Tuticorin and Thoothukudi same?
Thoothukudi (formerly Tuticorin) is a port city, a municipal corporation and an industrial city in Thoothukudi district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The city lies in the Coromandel Coast of Bay of Bengal. Thoothukudi is the capital and headquarters of Thoothukudi district.
Where is Kayathar in Tamil Nadu?
Kayathar, is situated about 25 kms from Tirunelveli on the way to Madurai. Kattabomman, one of the earliest Freedom fighters of who fought against the British rule in India, was hanged by the British in1799 at this place. A memorial has been built here by the Tamilnadu government to commemorate the memory of this great freedom fighter.
Which is the famous temple in Kayatharu?
Kothandarameswarar Temple is one of the ancient temples of Kayatharu in Thoothukudi District, the place which is considered as the Pearl City of South India. The Shiva Temple is the most prominent Temple at Kayathar. This temple is about 1000 years old and is a temple of great importance.
How to reach Kailasanathar Temple in Thoothukudi?
Presiding deity is Kailasanathar Goddess Alagiya ponnamal and Sivakamiammai. It is 20km km from Thoothukudi on the way to Tiruchendur near Athoor and Ponnakayal. Presiding deity is Kailasanathar Goddess Sivakami Ammai. City bus available from Thoothukudi Old bus stand.
Where is Ettayapuram located?
Ettayapuram is the birth place of the revolutionary poet Subramaniya Bharathiyar and is located 76 kms from Tirunelveli and 22 kms from Kovilpatti and 35 kms from Thoothukkdi. His home now became a monument. Umarupulavar Dhansha is also located here. Kazhugumalai Jain Temple is 60Km from Tirunelveli and 21Km from Kovilpatti.