Thirunelveli City |
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Tirunelveli District enjoys the benefit of the early showers of south west monsoon and of the later rains of the north-east monsoon. The district is chiefly irrigated by rivers rising in Western ghats. The dams and anaicuts constructed on Tamiraparani and Manimuthar rivers serve both agriculture and power generation. The total fall, though is light, averaging about 814.8 mm per annum, is generally well distributed. The Tamiraparani river affords perennial irrigation to a fairly large area on which two crops are normally raised. Several tanks and wells form part of the other source of irrigation. Welcome to the ever so charming city of Tirunelveli in the wonderful state of Tamil Nadu. Tirunelveli, the next to last city of the state, is also the 6th largest of Tamil Nadu. The district has a diverse topography and varied physical features like high mountains and low plains, rivers and cascades, seacoast and thick inland forest. Thriving on the banks of river Tambraparni, and situated around 400 km away from Chennai, this 2000 year old city served as a capital to the great Pandayas. The city is surrounded by scores of paddy fields that serve as a boundary to the city and it is due to this that the name Tirunelveli came up. The city is dotted with a number of temples that have just been raised and few that were built by the founder of the town, Vishwanatha. Tirunelveli is about 2000 years old town of hoary tradition. Enjoy a tour to Tirunelveli, one of the most charming places to visit in Tamil Nadu. Once the capital city of the Pandyas, the place boasts off some of the well-preserved temples built by Pandayas rulers. The beautiful city of Tirunelveli stands on the banks of the River Tambrapani and has earned for itself the distinction of being one of the most beautiful cities of Tamil Nadu. The place also has some of the natural wonders in its surroundings that attract domestic as well as foreign tourists. An important pilgrimage center for Hindus, a tour to Tirunelveli is sure to make your trip to Tamil Nadu a holiday to remember. Tirunelveli is quite famous for the locally made handicrafts and you would not like to leave the town without shopping for them. Poompuhar Handicrafts Sales Emporium is the best place to go for a shopping spree as it has all the varieties and the price is also quite reasonable. Apart from shopping, you can also experience the lively Indian temple festivals which are generally celebrated in the months from August to November. The places that are worth visiting in Tirunelveli have every thing that a tourist wishes to see on a tour to any city or country. Nestling on the foots of Western ghats, the city is naturally gifted and the Kalakkaddu Sanctuary only adds to the beauty. Architectural wonders, pilgrim places important to all religions are the other places that add that little extra that beckons tourist from all parts of the world. |
Location info: |
Tirunelveli City,Tirunelveli District,Tamil Nadu,India |
Climate/Weather of Thirunelveli City: |
Temperature: The average maximum temperature for the district (from 1991 to 1996)as a whole is about 32.460 C and the average minimum temperature is 24.750C. |
History of Thirunelveli City: |
Tirunelveli is an ancient city, as evidenced by the findings of archaeological excavations which have been going on since 1840s, in the outskirts of the city in Adichanallur now under Tuticorin district. At this site, the archaeologists have unearthed an urn which could date back to 500 B.C,[2] containing a complete human skeleton and clay vessels with some rudimentary Tamil Brahmi script inscribed on them. Other ancient urns in which the elderly were buried have also been found in the same district. Along with skeletal finds, husks, grains of rice, charred rice and celts have also been found. More recent excavations at this site has led to the discovery of a habitation site of the Iron Age people. Archaeologists opine that it is about 3000–3800 years old, from the Neolithic period.This has assured us that Tirunelveli has been an abode for human habitation for 3000 years or more. Now, Adhichanallur has been announced as an archaeological site for further excavation and studies. |
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Langauge |
Three languages namely Tamil, Telugu and Kannada are predominantly spoken in this district. |
Culture: |
Tamil Nadu finds a prime position on the cultural map of the country. The state’s contribution to literature, music, arts of Indian classical culture is praiseworthy. Dance, music, art and crafts and celebration of various festivals form important parts of Tamil culture. The various fairs and festivals are celebrated with great enthusiasm. Tamil people have their own living style which is reflected in their food, costumes, language and folk art and culture. Let’s find more about thecultural heritages of the state..
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How to reach? |
Nearest Railway Station:Tirunelveli is an important railway junction on the southern railway and is connected to all major cities. |
Nearest Airport:Madurai, 151 Kms away. |
Road Transport:Tirunelveli is served by a good network of roads. |
Tourist Attraction of Thirunelveli City: |
Koothankulam Bird Sanctuary: Sivasailam: Manimuthar Waterfalls: Ambasamudram: Deivacheyalpuram: Manapad: Koottapuly: Paravas were the first whole community in India to convert to Christianity in the mid-16th century. St. Francis Xavier who had travelled through out the southern costal region of India, who had converted the Paravars to Christianity. The recent addition to Valliyur is the United Volunteer Service Society UVSS New Life Home for Aged Destitutes. Located about 7 km towards Eruvadi. This is a new initiative by like minded people and does not involve any specific religious group or Government or specific community. Tiger Reserve: Koovachipatti: Tirunelveli: Nanguneri: Sankarankovil: CSI Church: Parappadi: Veeravanallur: Perumal Nagar: Pappankulam: Othere Places:
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Hotels/Lodge/Accommodation in Thirunelveli City: |
Hotel Nainaar:Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu Sri Bharani Hotel:Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu Sakuntala Hotel:Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu Annapoorna Hotel:Thirunelveli,Tamil Nadu Hotel Jony:Thoothukudi,Tamil Nad,Ph:04652 2328350 Hotel Parvathy Residency:400, P.W.D Road, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu Indi,Ph:04652 227799 |
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http://www.collegesintamilnadu.com/Tamil-Nadu-Districts/Tirunelveli-Colleges.asp http://www.nellai.tn.nic.in/irrigation.html |
Thirunelveli City |
Brahadeeswarar Temple: |
The Brahadeewarar temple, called the Big Temple, is dedicated to Lord Siva. It was built by the great Chola King Raja Raja 1 (985 -1012 A.D). it is an outstanding exmple of Chola architecture. Recognizing its unique architectural excellence, UNESCO has declared it a World Heritage Monument. The 64. 8 Mt. tall vimanam (tower over the sanctum sanctorum) is testimony to the engineering skill of the Cholas. In keeping with the size of the temple, it has gigantic "Mahalingam" in the shrine, measuring 4 meters in height. A monolithic Nandhi chiseled out of a single rock, measures 5. 94 meters in length, 2.51 metres in breadth and 3.66 meters in height. it is the second largest Nandhi in India. The Nandhi or bull is the vehicle of Lord Siva. Beautiful Chola fresco paintings adorn the inner walls of the Temple. One of the outstanding temples in South India, the Brahadeeshwarar temple is the Chola dynast's finest contribution to Dravidian temple architecture. What makes the construction so unique is the variation from the usual temple building style of having a tall gopuram and smaller vimanam. At the Big Temple the vimanam asoars high while the gopuram is smaller. The 64. 8m tall, 14 tier pyramid shaped vimanam raised from a square base is topped by a huge monolithic cupola carved from an 81.3 tonne block of granite. It was raised with the aid of a 6 km long inclined plane. (ph.274476).....................................more |
The Palace: |
Just 1 km away from the Brahadeeswarar Temple is a magnificent palace, surrounded by huge fort walls. Dating back to the 14th century A.D., it was built partly by the Nayaks and partly by the Marathas. The Maratha royal family resides in this palace. It is a fascinating building with huge corridors, spacious halls, decorated rooms, tall observation towers, beautiful stucco works, wonderful fresco painted walls and ceilings, an underground tunnel and intricate carvings. The royal family's sacred "Chandramaulessshwarar Temple" is located within the palace walls. (P:h 223384)........................................more |
Art Gallery: |
The art gallery has a fabulous collection of bronze icons, stone sculpture and pieces of art. The Collection is unique for its representation of Hindu gods and goddesses, myths and legends. The exhibits are priceless for their historical association...........................................more |
Saraswathi Mahal Librart: |
The Thanjavur Maharaja Serfoji's Saraswathi Mahal Library is one among the few libraries in the world with texts of the medieval period. It is a treasure house of knowledge carefully fostered and nurture by successive dynasties of Nayaks and the Marathas of Thanjavur. It contains a rare and valuable collection of manuscripts, books, maps and paintings on all aspects of Art, Culture and literature, The Encyclopedia Britannica, in its survey of the Libraries of the world, describes it as "the most remarkable Library was made a Public Library in 1918................................more |
Sangeetha Mahal (Hall of Music): |
Also in the Palace in the Sangeetha Mahal, acoustically perfect music hall. It is a striking example of the engineering skill of ancient builders...... ..........................more |
Memorial Hall: |
Located in the Palace complex, it displays rate antique belonging to the Maratha Royal Family. The artefacts, manuscripts, weapons, royal robes and handicrafts made out of ivory, jade, lacquer, glass, porcelain, wood, cloth and leather are worth seeing.................................more |
Marattah Durbar Hall: |
Its huge pillars, beautiful stucco paintings and fresco-painted ceiling are eye-catching..............................more |
Sharajah Madi: |
This is in the eastern part of the palace, built in the Saracenic style by Raja Serfoji after his return from Varanasi. It is six-storied and well-known for its ornamental balconies. Its spacious halls bespeak the grandeur of this palace. it enables the tourists to have a panoramic view of Thirunelveli City (Ph:273623).....................more |
Rajarajan Mani Mandapam: |
It is in the southern part of Thanjavur. It was built during the 8th World Tamil Conference in 1995. This Manimandapam has a museum in its ground floor.....................more |
Schwartz Church: |
This church was built adjacent to Siva Ganga Tank in 1779 AD by Rajah Serfoji as a token of his affection to his tutor Rev. C.VSchwartz, a Danish missionary.....................more |
Sivaganga Tank: |
This water tank lies beyond the North west compound of Brahadeeswarar Temple. It is surrounded by large walls and known for it's sweet water.....................more |
Rajagopala Beerangi (cannon): |
This is a huge cannon placed at the eastern gate of the Fort. The place is called 'Beerangi Medu'. The Cannon is amazing in size and the quality speaks of the metallurgical knowledge of the people of those times. The Beerangi is the biggest in India.....................more |
Tholkappiyar Sadukkam: |
This Sadukkam (Square) was built during the 8th World Tamil Conference. One can have a panoramic view of Thanjavur town from the tower.....................more |