Kattabomman Memorial Fort, Panchalankurichi

Kattabomman Memorial Fort, Panchalankurichi the Government of Tamil Nadu built the existing Memorial Fort of his heroic deeds in 1974. Sri Devi Jakkamma temple, the hereditary Goddess of Kattabomman is located inside the fort. A cemetery of British Soldiers can be seen near the fort. The Archeological Department of Tamil Nadu protects the cemetery of the old fort. Inside the memorial fort, a statue of Kattabomman is installed. The half size statue for Oomathurai, Thanathipathi Pillai, Sundaralingam and Vellayathevar, who were the prominent chieftains of Veerapandiya Kattabomman.

There are seven arches installed on the road leading from Kurukkusalai to the Fort via - Ottapidaram in honour of the prominent chieftains of Kattabomman and there is also one arch that is in honour of the traditional Goddess Jakkamma. The annual festival is held in the month of January and in the second week of May, and it attracts thousands of people. The Tourism Department rest house is available. It is 25 kms from Thoothukudi. City bus services are available from Thoothukudi.

Srivaikundam Anicut   It was built in the British Period between 1869-1873. The total length of the anicut is about 1380ft, 420mtrs. Water can be stored in this anicut at a height of 8ft and this water is used for cultivation. About 26,000 acres of land would benefit by this anicut. This anicut acts as a road bridge too and it is 8th Anicut on Tamaraparani river.


Navathirupati  This place is the cradle of Vaishanvism. It is the birthplace of Nammazhwar, and an abode of divinity that is centuries old. Navathirupati is part of a priceless Hindu heritage.

Navathirupati or the nine temples, dedicated to Maha Vishnu are located within 30 kms of Thirunelveli and Thoothukudi Districts of Tamil Nadu. These temples are on the banks of the river Tamaraparani.

Each of the nine temples is associated with one of the Navagrahas. It is believed that worshippers here will obtain deliverance from the evil effects of the Navagrahas. Alwarthirunagari is associated with Guru, Srivaikuntam - Suryan, Natham with Chandran, Thirupuliangudi with Budhan, Deva Piran Temple in Tholavilli Mangalam with Rahu, Aravinda Lochanar Temple with Kethu, Perungulam with Sani, Thirukolur with Sevvai and then Thiruperai with Sukran.

1. Alwarthirunagari The Sri Adinathaperumal Temple enshrines Lord Vishnu's parathuvam - as one who is the beginning and end of everything. Two rare specimen of art that can be found here are the Musical Pillars and the Stone Nadaswaram.