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The Red Desert (Therikkadu)

When we think of Indian deserts, we only think of the Thar. The Sindh and Punjab provinces of Pakistan and Rajasthan both contain portions of the Thar or Great Indian Desert. The majority of us might not be familiar with the small desert found in Tamil Nadu called Theri. It only exists in the. Tiruchendur, Thoothukudi district, and is made up of red sand dunes.

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Thiruchendur Subramanyaswamy Temple

Thiruchendur Murugan Temple in the coastal city of Tiruchendur in Tamil Nadu. This temple is a beacon of Hindu spirituality and a testament to the rich cultural heritage of India. As one of the six sacred abodes of Lord Murugan, the Thiruchendur Murugan temple is of great importance to those who have volunteered around the world.

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Kalugu Malai

Kalugumalai got its name from the hill of the same name which translates to "Hill of Vultures." It is a small panchayat town of Thoothukudi district but is visually beautiful and has rich historical ties. It is believed to be an important Jain settlement where Lord Mahavir used to preach and be worshipped. A must visit for Jains.

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Manapad Beach

Manapad lies along the Tamil Nadu State Highway "SH 49", otherwise also popularly known as the "East Coast Road". Manapad is located at a distance of 18 Kms from Tiruchendur and 72 Kms from Tirunelveli and 58 Kms from Tuticorin. All these three places are well connected by road and rail networks to many major cities in India.

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Panimaya Madha Church(Our Lady Of Snows Basilica)

Arguably on the biggest festivals in Thoothukudi is the madha kovil festival. People from all the religion will be participating in it. The temple is located in the calm and peaceful location and divine pull is there. It’s one of the old churches in the city. It is well built and located in the heart of the city.

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Kulasai Mutharamman Temple

The Mutharamman Temple is located in Kulasekharapatnam near Thiruchendur in the Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu. It is 300 years old. The temple is situated at a distance of 14 km. from Tiruchendur.Thousands of devotees come to the temple during the Dasara festival (called Kulasai Dasara in local parlance) and fulfill their pledges to the deity by observing austerities and wearing disguises.

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Kattabomman Memorial Fort

In the verdant countryside of Thoothukudi, there is a place that holds within its walls the echoes of a bygone era. A place where legends were born and the spirit of independence burned bright. This place is none other than the Kattabomman Memorial Fort, situated in the serene village of Panchalankurichi.Stepping through the imposing gates of this ancient fort, you will be transported back in time to the 18th century, when the fearless Veerapandiya Kattabomman ruled over the land with a fiery passion for freedom.

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Muyal Theevu(Hare Island)

Hare Island is an island which lies adjoining the Tuticorin port. It is a very good picnic spot for holiday seekers and the domestic tourist. Hare Island is an island which lies adjoining the V. O. Chidambaranar Port Trust in Thoothukudi , India. Hare Island forms a part of the Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park. With an area of 1.29 square kilometres, Hare Island is the largest island in the Gulf of Mannar.

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Nalla Thanni Theevu

The island is so named due to the availability of fresh water within a depth of 5 m. A temple devoted to the local deity of Lord Muneeswaran is located within the island. Every year, during March, the temple festival attracts around 200-300 pilgrims from the nearby fishing villages.The Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park consists of 21 islands which are divided into four groups. Nallathanni Tivu is part of the Vembar group of islands. The island is marked by the presence of fringing reef.

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Vana Thirupathi Temple

The Vanathirupathi temple in Punnai Nagar is a beautiful temple built by the proprietors of Shavana Group of hotels in their native place.This temple VANATIRUPATHI is about 20Kms from Thiruchendur and about 45 Kms from Tirunelveli. Vanathirupathi temple is a beautiful place for worshiping Lord Venkateswara as seen as in Tirumala .

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Tuticorin Port

Tuticorin Port, one of the major trading ports in India, is located in Tuticorin in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Today, the port is known as the V.O.Chidambaranar Port. It is an artificial port and hence is one of the best engineering marvels ever created in India. With its massive size, it takes the second place in the list of the largest ports in India.

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Seshadri Swamigal ASHRAMAM

Seshadri Swamigal was born in the year 1870 at Kancheepuram. It is believed that he went to Thriuvannamalai when he was in his teens. He was a ardent devotee of Goddess Shakthi. When Seshadri was nineteen he became a disciple of Sri Balaji Swamigal who inducted him to sanyasin.

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Gingee Fort HILL

Gingee is famous for its Senji Fort, a popular tourist attraction. The Kon dynasty laid the foundations for the Senji Fort in 1190 AD. The fort was later built by the Chola dynasty in the 13th century. In 1638, Senji came under the control of Bijapur Sultanate from Vijayanagar

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Sinthalakarai Vekkaliyamman Temple

Sinthalakarai Vekkaliyamman Temple is a prominent religious site in the Tuticorin district of Tamil Nadu, dedicated to the powerful Goddess Vekkaliyamman. The temple is known for its deep spiritual significance, and the goddess is believed to have protective and healing powers, especially in safeguarding devotees from various evils and troubles