Top 7 Places To Visit At Tirunelveli
The city was known as Nellai during the British rule and is an ancient
\city in the state of Tamil Nadu. The city came under the rule of the
Pandya Kings who ruled the region around 600 BC and later came under
the rule of the Chola dynasty. Tirunelveli also came under the colonial
British Empire in India and was under the rule of the Nawab of the
Carnatic and a part of the princely Carnatic state. The city is
located at the southernmost tip of the Deccan plateau and due to
its natural and costal surroundings is also a home to a wide variety
of flora and fauna. Here’s the list of the best places to visit in Tirunelveli.
1. Nellaiappar Temple
The origins of the temple dedicated to the Hindu deity Shiva are found
in the ancient texts of the Puranas. The gopuram of Nellaiappar Temple
is said to be built by Muluthukanda Rama Pandiyan and the rest of
the Nindraseer Nedumaran. The two temples were linked in 1647 AD
by Thiru Vadamalaiappa Pillaiyan by building the chain Mandapam.
The Dravidian architecture is well exemplified in this temple and the
musical pillars are one of the amazing aspects of
the design aesthetics of the temple.
2. Sankaranarayanan Koil (Sankarankovil)
The Sankaranarayanan koil is a temple dedicated to the Hindu deity
Lord Shiva and is said to be 900 years old. The main deity
here is the Sankaranarayanan which is a combined form of
Shiva and Vishnu. The gopuram is a massive dome which is 135 feet
high and has 9 tiers. The temple is best visited during the festival
of Adi Tapas which is celebrated between the months
of July and August.
3. Papanasam
The small town of Papanasam is one of the most popular picnic
spots in Tirunelveli. Large acres of lush green paddy fields surround
the town and the town is a home to 108 types of medicinal herbs
that are not found anywhere in the world. The various dams, rivers
and waterfalls here are considered to be major tourist attractions and
are a home to several species of migratory birds. The Manjolai Hills
are a must visit to experience amazing views of
the surrounding landscapes.
Known as the Spa of Southern India, Kuttralam is located at
the Western Ghats. A number of perennial rivers originate from
this area and thus provide the town with a vast array of flora
and fauna. The various waterfalls that are located in the area
attract a huge number of tourists each year and visiting during
the months between January till April is considered the best.
The Shenbagadevi Amman Temple is a must visit and
are located near the Shenbagadevi falls.
5. Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve
The second largest protected reserve forest in Tamil Nadu,
Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve spreads across an area of 895
square kilometers at an elevation of 1,800 meters above sea
levels at the Western Ghats. The sanctuary is home to a wide
variety of flora and fauna including several species of endemic
plants, fish, birds, amphibians, reptiles and mammals. Also
the Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve as the name suggests is
a major habitat of the Royal Bengal Tiger.
6. Ulagamman Temple
Located in Tenkasi or South Kasi, the Ulagamman Temple is one of the
major temples built by the Pandya Kings. The massive gopuram of
the temple is the second largest in Tamil nadu and is build in the
distinctive Pandya Dravidian style of architecture. The temple like
the various other Dravidian temples has the musical pillars
which are intricately carved. The main deity in the temple is
Kasi Visvanathar a form of the Hindu deity Shiva.
7. Venkatachalapathy Temple
Located in the temple village of Krishnapuram, the Venkatachalapathy
Temple is one of the major temples in the city. The temple site although
is considered to be 9000 years old the current structure dates back to
being 700 years old. The temple is adorned with a brightly
colored gopuram and is one of the few temples dedicated
to Venkatachalapathy a form of the Hindu deity Lord Vishnu.
Being an ancient city famous for its various temples, Tirunelveli is one
of the must visit places in Tamil nadu. The city is home to various
perennial rivers and due to its location at the foothills of the Western
Ghats Tirunelveli is also famous for its various waterfalls and is
also nicknamed the Spa of South India.
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