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| Area |
: 87.64kms |
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| Population |
: 3,65,932 |
| STD Code |
: 0462 |
| Best Season |
:Throughout the year |
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Tirunelveli
or Nellai in Tamil Nadu, is a 2000 year old city located on the west bank of the
only perennial river of the south, the Tamraparni. It grew into prominence
during the Pandya Regime and
served as their capital for some time. The city along with its twin town
Palayamkottai is also one of the oldest Christian centres in Tamil Nadu.
The city surrounded by paddy fields is known for its reed mats, palm
handicrafts, palm sugar and temples especially the Kanthimathi
Nellaiyappar Shiva temple after which the city is named.
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