About Sivakasi
Sivakasi is famous in the maps of India for the Fireworks and the match sticks industry. Another prominent landmark in the city is the Sri Badrakaliamman Temple which has the tallest tower of any kali temple in Tamil Nadu. Other temples famous in Sivakasi are Parasakthi Mari Amman Temple, Sattur Sri Venkatachalapathy Temple, Tiruthangal Ninranarayanaperumal Kovil and Thiruvilliputhur Andal Kovil (Srivilliputtur Vatapatrasayi Temple). A popular picnic spot in Sivalasi is Ayyanar falls which attracts many trekkers and nature lovers.
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Places to Visit near Sivakasi
Thiruparankundram, Tamil Nadu
68.4 km from Sivakasi - See map
This temple is worshipped by Hindus and Muslims alike. It is dedicated to the Lord Subramanya, and there is a Muslim shrine here too, dedicated...
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Samanar Hill, Tamil Nadu
69.6 km from Sivakasi - See map
Interestingly, Madurai is surrounded by eight hills. Samanar Hill was where Tamil Jains used to come to escape the persecution they feared from...
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Sri Subramanya Swamy Temple, Tamil Nadu
70 km from Sivakasi - See map
Dedicated to the Goddess Subramanya, this is one of the most respected and revered temples in Tamil Nadu. The tapered turret of the temple follows...
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Nagarmalai, Tamil Nadu
73.8 km from Sivakasi - See map
Nagarmalai, or Snake Hill, has such a local biodiversity of snakes that the government is considering opening a snake park here. The top of the...
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Meenakshi Temple, Tamil Nadu
79.3 km from Sivakasi - See map
Dedicated to goddess Goddess Parvati (Meenakshi) and her husband Lord Shiva, many visit Mudarai just to see Meenakshi Amman Temple. There are four...
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Thirumalai Nayak Palace, Tamil Nadu
80.1 km from Sivakasi - See map
This is the remains of the palace of king Thirumalai Nayak who built it in 1636 with the help of an Italian architect. He was a ruler who helped...
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Koonthankulam Bird Sanctuary, Tamil Nadu
80.5 km from Sivakasi - 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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Gandhi Memorial Museum, Tamil Nadu
82 km from Sivakasi - See map
Open from 10:00am - 13:00pm and 14:00pm - 18:00pm and found on the north side of the river, this museum celebrates the life of Gandhi and...
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Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam, Tamil Nadu
83.5 km from Sivakasi - See map
India has many temples, but how many are built in the center of a manmade pond? How many have a turret that is lit up at night, creating its...
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Mekkara Dam, Tamil Nadu
86.6 km from Sivakasi - 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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Courtallam Falls, Tamil Nadu
88.3 km from Sivakasi - 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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Maruthur, Tamil Nadu
96.8 km from Sivakasi - See map
This tiny village of Maruthur is located on the banks of Thamarabharani river. Here one can see a stone dam called “Anaikattu” built across...
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