Top Places to Visit in Sivakasi

Tamil Nadu is a land that is filled with hundreds of historic ancient temples, forts, palaces, and museums.

If you are planning to take a break from your routine and rejuvenate your stressed-out mind then you should decide to visit Kovilpatti which is also a famous temple town in the Thoothukudi district.

Mighty king Veerapandia kattabomman who fought relentlessly against Britishers and died in their hands ruled Kovilpatti for several years. The world-renowned Tamil poet and freedom fighter who is none other than Mahakavi Barathiyar was born and brought up in Ettayapuram near Kovilpatti town.

International tourists can book their flight tickets and tour packages through M/s Rengha Holidays and visit kovilpatti tourist places within a day or two. The package includes Ettayapuram and nearby places.

A brief biography of famous Tamil poet Shri Subramaniya Barathiyar

A learned scholar, writer, freedom fighter, and famous Tamil poet Shri Subramani Baarathiyar who is fondly called Barathy was born to Chinnasami Iyer and Lakshmi ammal on December 11, 1882. He lost his mother when he was just 5 years old and started living with his father and siblings in the Ettayapuram home.

He started writing plenty of Tamil poems at the age of 7 and went on to become one of the best Tamil poets in Tamil Nadu. The then king of Ettayapuram gave him the title Barathiyar. From that date onwards his name got changed to Subramania Barathiyar.

He got married to Chellammal at the age of 14 and lived happily with her even though he disliked Child marriage. He continued his studies at Allahabad University and graduated from it with a Sanskrit degree. He also mastered English and Hindi languages during his stay at Allahabad.

He became a freedom fighter in the year 1905. Bharathiar worked as a Chief Editor in Tamil and English publications like Bala baratham and India which became an instant hit in local areas. He has written hundreds of Tamil poets which instantly became hit.

He was trampled by a Parthasarathy temple elephant and admitted to the hospital with serious injuries. Later he recovered from shock and injuries but died on September 11 1921 at the young age of 39.

Even though he died at a young age his Tamil poems are still popular in every nook and corner of India.

His birth home was converted into a museum. You can visit his home (museum) and take photos inside it. You can find the sticks, turban, dhoti, and books used by Subramania Bharathiar when you visit his home.

Tourist places in and around Ettayapuram

Thoothukudi district is one of the ancient towns in Tamil Nadu where Pandya kings ruled for several centuries. There are plenty of tourist attractions in Thoothukudi that attracts worldwide tourists. You can book a luxury room through M/s Rengha Holidays and stay in ettayapuram for several days.

The must-visit tourist kovilpatti tourist places are listed below.

• Ettayapuram Palace

It was built by Pandya kings several centuries back and maintained well by the government to date. People from Chandigiri, AP were brought here and posted here as ‘Watchkeepers of Ilasunadu’. The landlords refused to pay taxes to the Pandya king. One of the chieftains of Pandya King namely Ettappan successfully collected taxes from the landlords and gave the money to Pandya King.

The Pandya king appreciated Ettappan and made him the ruler of Ettayapuram. He lived here and ruled Ettayapuram for several years. It is worth noting that Ettayapuram palace is a magnificent building that has several rooms, visitor lounges, toilets, and a prayer room. Plenty of peacocks visit this palace and roam on top of the palace terrace.

It is imperative to note that the kovilpatti to ettayapuram distance is 15kms. You can barge out of the rental cars provided by M/s Rengha and visit this palatial ancient palace before leaving to Barathiyar’s home.

• Shenbagavalli Amman temple

Shenbagavalli Amman temple which is located in Kovilpatti is a famous tourist spot. It was built by Pandya several centuries back. Pilgrims, international tourists, and local people visit this temple throughout the year and offer their prayers. The goddess inside this temple is 7ft tall and carved brilliantly by the ancient sculptors.

Goddess Shenbagavalli is seen here in standing form. The temple opens in the morning and closes in the afternoon and once again opens in the evening and closes after night aarathi. The annual festival is celebrated with pomp and splendor here. Aadi pooram festival is also

celebrated grandly.

• Kayalpattinam Port

Kayalpattinam port is close to Kovilpatti. This ancient port which was constructed in the 12th century is one of the famous trading centers. You can sit on the rocky beaches near the Bay of Bengal and watch the activities that take place near the port.

• Kayathaar

Kayathaar which is near Kovilpatti is the place where the mighty king Veerapandiya Kattabomman was hanged by British rulers in 1799. A memorial was built by the government a few years back at Kayathar as a mark of respect for this great freedom fighter.

• Irukkunkudi dam

Irrukunkudi dam is a natural reservoir that was built several decades back. You can stay here for few hours and relax inside the dam. It receives water from Vaipar and Arjuna rivers.

• Mariamman temple at Irukkunkudi

It is a five-hundred-year-old temple dedicated to Goddess Mariamman. The legend is that when Pandava kings reached this place they found no water for bathing and drinking. King Arjuna pierced the arrow on the ground and prayed to Goddess Ganga to bless them with water. The water started gushing out from the ground.

Pandavas quenched their thirst and bathed using Ganga water. This place was named after it. People suffering from severe stomach pains will recover quickly from all types of illnesses when they pray inside this temple.

Why should you choose M/s Rengha as a tourist partner?

M/s Rengha has opened a servicing branch at Kovilpatti recently. You can book Rail/Road and flight tickets, hotel accommodations, and tour packages through M/s Rengha and visit all the tourist spots in and around Kovilpatti.

The benefits of utilizing their services are listed below.

- Experienced fleet managers, drivers, and supervisors.

- Licensed and certified tour operator in India.

- Member of IRCTC, TAAI, IAAI and STATT.

- On-time commencement and culmination of the tour.

- Strict adherence to code of conduct

- 24/7 customer support services.

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