Maruthur , Tirunelveli
About Maruthur
This tiny village of Maruthur is located on the banks of Thamarabharani river. Here one can see a stone dam called “Anaikattu” built across the river to facilitate the water the agricultural lands. The dam is of 2.5 k long and its height ranges from 20 feet to 35 feet. Local people have a myth as far as this dam is concern.
As per the myth, once a poet named Kavirayar lived in this village. One night while he was meditating on banks of river, he came across two lemons floating on water. As soon as he picked it up, the lemons changed into two beautiful princesses namely Maruthavalli and Cholavalli. When the poet enquired about their disguise, they told him that god have changed them into lemon when they are about commit suicide by drowning in water, as they were forced to marry king who is older than them. Stunned by their beauty, the poet himself asked them to marry him. But the princesses in order to not marry him, asked him to build a dam across the river before dusk. He prayed to god and sang a song which moved all stones and mud across the river and the dam was built automatically.
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Thiruchendur, Tamil Nadu
0 km from Maruthur - See map
Thiruchendur is a town in the district of Toothukudi is supposedly blessed by Lord Murugan and is famous for the Lord Murugan Temple. Renowned...
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Courtallam Falls, Tamil Nadu
13.6 km from Maruthur - See map
Courtallam Falls, popularly termed as Spa of Southern India, is major crowd puller in Tirunelveli district.Most of the rivers namely Manimuthar,...
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Nellaiappar Temple, Tamil Nadu
15.4 km from Maruthur - See map
Nellaiappar Temple is the most important attraction in the Tirunelveli district. Devotees who visit this temple are definitely bestowed with...
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Mekkara Dam, Tamil Nadu
15.9 km from Maruthur - See map
On the eastern side of Western Ghats, lays the Mekkara Dam. The dam which is 670 meter long is the source of irrigation for agriculture lands in...
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Koonthankulam Bird Sanctuary, Tamil Nadu
21.4 km from Maruthur - See map
Koonthankulan Bird Sanctuary is a protected area which was declared as a Bird Sanctuary. Koonthankulam is the largest reserve for water breeding...
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Deivacheyalpuram, Tamil Nadu
23.2 km from Maruthur - See map
Deivachayalpuram is a small town near Tirunelveli. One can visit the famous Rajarajeswari Temple and Ram Temple in this town. The 75 feet tall...
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Nanguneri, Tamil Nadu
43.2 km from Maruthur - See map
Nanguneri is located 29 km from Thirunelveli is famous for the Vaishnavite temple commonly known as Totadri Mutt dedicated to Lord Vishnu. This...
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Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
43.9 km from Maruthur - See map
Tuticorin known as “Pearl Town” and famous for Pearls and ship building is a perfect place to be in case one desires to witness the perfect...
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Ariyakulam Bird Sanctuary, Tamil Nadu
44.2 km from Maruthur - See map
Ariyakulam Bird Sanctuary in Tirunelveli district is yet another attraction which pulls many bird watchers. Both rampant and migratory birds can...
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Singampatti, Tamil Nadu
50.5 km from Maruthur - See map
Being considered as one of the 72 Palaiyams of Southern Tamilnadu, Singampatti was gifted to the founder of Singampatti Family, namely Apadhurhara...
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Ambasamudram, Tamil Nadu
50.5 km from Maruthur - See map
Temple goers, artists, history enthusiasts, here's a place for you. Located in the district of Tirunelveli in Tamil Nadu, Ambasamudram has the...
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Papanasam, Tamil Nadu
60 km from Maruthur - See map
The famous picnic spot nearby Tirunelveli, Papanasam is renowned for Lord Shiva Temple and water falls. The Papanasam mountain area is known to...
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