TirunelveliTucked away into the extremeSouthern corner of India in TamilNadu, Tirunelveli beckons with itsgrand churches and temples. Thecity is also amongst India's oldestand boasts a rich culture.

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Some of the most prominent religiouslandmarks dotting Tirunelveli include ChristChurch, Holy Trinity Cathedral, andNellaiappar Temple. The Christ Churchremains a major church, while the HolyTrinity Cathedral is a huge structure capableof accommodating some 6000 members atonce. Nellaiappar Temple is a twin templededicated to Lord Shiva and GoddessParvathi. The temple has two gopurams ortowers and it is in the centre of Tirunelvelicity. Surrounding the gopurams is a gardenthat was constructed in 1756 and in thegarden is a square Vasantha Mandapamwith 100 pillars. The musical pillars in theMani Mandapam which produce sound invarious pitches when struck (7th century ADby Nindrasir Nedumaran or Koon Pandyan),the Somavara Mandapam, the 1000 pillaredhall, and the Tamra sabha with intricate

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wood work, and the Vasantha Mandapamare some of the noteworthy points in thistemple. Another temple is Sri VaradharajaPerumal Temple, this temple is located onthe banks of the perennial riverThamirabarani, in Tirunelveli Junction. Thetemple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and isone of the most ancient temples of thecountry. Sri Alzhiya Mannar RajagopalaSwamy Temple is an ancient temple which isabout 1000 years old. Owing to its beautyand architecture, the temple is popularamong the tourists and locals alike. Anotherbeauty of this place is the Manimuthar Falls.It is located near Manjolai. The area ofManimuthar Falls is under KalakadMundanthurai Tiger Reserve. RiverManimuthar originates and joins theThamirabarani near Kallidaikurichi. VettuvanKoil is a Hindu temple built between the 8thand 9th century. It is part of Kalugumalai, anunfinished Pandyan monolith cave temple.The middle of the temple is sculpted from asingle piece of rock. Only the top portion ofthe temple is completed. The temple has anentrance and centre hall for the main deityof Ganesha. At the top of the templebeautiful sculpture of Uma Maheswarar,Dakshinamurthy, Vishnu and Brahma can befound. There are around 122 sculptures inthis rock cut temple.

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What To

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1 Nellaiappar Temple

No 5, Thirunelveli Town , Thirunelveli, Tamil Nadu 627006 India

Nellaiappar Temple is a twin templededicated to Lord Shiva and GoddessParvathi. The temple has two gopurams ortowers and it is in the centre of Tirunvellicity. Surrounding the gopurams is a gardenthat was constructed in 1756 and in thegarden is a square Vasantha Mandapamwith 100 pillars. The musical pillars in theMani Mandapam which produce sound invarious pitches when struck (7th century ADby Nindrasir Nedumaran or Koon Pandyan),the Somavara Mandapam, the 1000 pillaredhall, and the Tamra sabha with intricatewood work, and the Vasantha Mandapamare some of the noteworthy points in thistemple.

2 Sri Varadharaja PerumalTemple

Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India

The temple is located on the banks of theperennial river Thamirabarani, in TirunelveliJunction. The temple is dedicated to LordVishnu and is one of the most ancienttemples of the country.

3 Rajagopalaswamy Temple

Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India

Sri Alzhiya Mannar Rajagopala SwamyTemple is an ancient temple which is about1000 years old. Owing to its beauty andarchitecture, the temple is popular amongthe tourists and locals alike.

4 Manimuthar Falls

Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu, India.

5 Perinba Vilas Theatre

Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India

Where To

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1 Sree Bharani hotel

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No 29-A, Opp To Old Bus Stand,Madurai Road, Tirunelveli Junction,Tirunelveli

The place promises to treat you well withloads of food options to choose from.

2 Semmeen Hotel

No 10 A Idly Shop Complex, Opp ToSelvam Theatre, TrivandrumRoad, Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli

+91-462-6456136

An ideal place for having authentic SouthIndian cuisine, it attracts a lot of patrons.

3 Annapoorna Hotel

No 16-D, Near Palai BusStand, Trivandram Road,Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli

+91-462-2560458

It offers good food which you will relish in arelaxing and inviting atmoshpere.

4 New Vaira Maligai

Near Dr. Agarwal Eye Hospital

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SeeA: Nellaiappar TempleB: Sri Varadharaja Perumal TempleC: Rajagopalaswamy TempleD: Manimuthar FallsE: Perinba Vilas Theatre

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FoodO: Sree Bharani hotelP: Semmeen HotelQ: Annapoorna HotelR: New Vaira Maligai