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Tirunelveli also known as Nellai and historically as Tinnevelly, is a major district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Tirunelveli city is the administrative headquarters of the Tirunelveli District.
Tirunelveli district. Appearance. Coordinates: 8°39′00″N77°22′59″E8.65°N 77.383°E. This article is about the road district. For its eponymous headquarters, see Tirunelveli.
Tirunelveli ( Tamil: [tiɾɯnelʋeːli] ⓘ ), also known as Nellai and historically (during British rule) as Tinnevelly, is a major city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is the administrative headquarters of the Tirunelveli District. It is the fourth-largest municipal corporation in the state after Chennai, Coimbatore, and Madurai.
4 days ago · The Tirunelveli District is located in the world map, between 08o 8’ and 09o 23’ latitude and 77o 09’ and 77o 54’ longitude. The total geographical area of the district is 3876.06 sq. km. Boundaries. The district is surrounded by the State of Kerala, Gulf of Mannar and the districts of Virudhunagar, Thoothukudi, Tenkasi and Kanniyakumari.
3 days ago · Introduction. Tirunelveli District was formed in 1790 by the East India company, later came under the direct control of the British Crown Queen Victoria. The name Tirunelveli has been composed from the three Tamil words i.e. ‘Thiru – Nel – Veli’ meaning Sacred Paddy Hedge.
Oct 5, 2018 · Places to Visit in Tirunelveli. 1. Arulmigu Nellaiappar Temple. Lord Shiva goes by the name of Nellaiappar and Goddess Parvati goes by the name of Gandhimathiamman. 2. Krishnapuram Anchaneyar Temple. This Temple with beauitoful architure is many years old and good surroings in the premises inside the temple.... 3. Agasthiyar Falls.
A bustling urban centre, that emanates the richness of its glorious past; that of the rise and fall of kingdoms, of its cultural lushness and heritage, leading up to its rise as one of the most important tourism destinations in Tamil Nadu. Nestling peacefully on the banks of River Thamirabharani, Tirunelveli is the sixth largest city in Tamil Nadu.
2 days ago · The glory of Tirunelveli District is the pride of Tamils. The crawling clouds on the Western Ghats, the picturesque Pothigai hills and the Courtallam water falls are the special features which make Tirunelveli unique. The district consists of all the five geographical divisions referred to in Tamil literature.
Tirunelveli district is a district of Tamil Nadu state in southern India. The city of Tirunelveli is the district headquarters.
At a distance of 16 km from Papanasam and 45 km from Tirunelveli, Manimuthar Dam is an artificial dam in Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu. This is one of the largest dams in Tirunelveli district and also one of the top places to visit in Tirunelveli.
