Tiruchendur Tourism, Tamil Nadu India
(Tiruchendur is also known as Thirucheer Alaiwai)
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Tiruchendur Fast Facts
- State: Tamil Nadu
- District: Toothukudi
- Famous for/as: Pilgrim,Heritage
- Altitude: 3 m
- Language: Tamil, English
- Best Season: Throughout the year
- Weather: Summer 23-37°C, Winter 17-30°C
- Clothing: Tropical
- Local Transport:
- Pincode: 628215
- STDCode: 4639
Tiruchendur Info
Tourism Office:
Government of Tamil Nadu Tourist Office,
Tirunelveli Railway Junction,
Tirunelveli 627 002
Tel: 0462 2500104.
Tiruchendur, India Overview
The Sri Subrahmanya Swami Devasthanam temple, Tiruchendur, located on the shores of the Gulf of Munnar, is one of the six abodes of Lord Subramanya, and has one of the most beautiful natural settings of any temple in Tamil Nadu. According to legend, Lord Subramanya annihilated the Demon King Surapadman at this spot. In fact, the word Tiruchendur means a sacred and prosperous town of victory.
The temples of Alwarthirunagar and Srivaikuntam are also worth visiting.
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Tiruchendur, India History
Thiruchendur has fertile red soil making it suitable for plantations and crop cultivations. Thiruchendur, nestled among the dry arid Theri forests, is known for cashew plantation, thickly planted with Palm trees and various other tropical woody trees and plants.
The red soil of this town is believed to be due to the bloodshed by the killing of a thief as ordered by the local God. Folk tales and legends tell that one very powerful local Lord (God) named Karkkuuvel Ayyanar ordered his man Vanniaraja to kill any one who intended to steal the property of other people. Later Vanniaraja killed a man who tried to steal and the blood of the thief fell on the ground making the soil red. Due to this folk tale, Thiruchendur populace never attempt to involve in thefts.
This holy town still preserves the traditional rituals and customs. Notwithstanding this fact, there modern developments have made inroads in to the heart of the city through shopping malls, restaurants, hotels and many high sky architectural structures.