Kovalanpottal, Madurai

#32 among attractions in Madurai

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Kovalanpottal is a place located in Palanganatham near Madakulam in Madurai district, Tamil Nadu, India. As per Tamil epic Silappatikaram, Kovalan is believed to be beheaded here by the orders of Pandyan king Neduncheziyan. It is one of the protected monuments in Tamil Nadu by the Archaeological Survey of India. ()

Coordinates: 9°55'60"N, 78°7'60"E

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Kovalanpottal – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Meenakshi Temple, Vishaal de Mal, Gandhi Memorial Museum, Goripalayam Mosque.

1.3 miSW
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Meenakshi Temple, Madurai
35 min walk • The Meenakshi Temple is an architectural marvel and a significant spiritual hub located in the ancient city of Madurai, India. This Hindu temple, dedicated to the goddess Meenakshi, a form of Parvati, and her consort Sundareshwar, a form of Shiva, is a central focus...
0.4 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Vishaal de Mal, Madurai
10 min walk • Vishaal de Mal is a shopping mall in the city of Madurai, Tamil Nadu. It is the 20th large format mall in southern Tamil Nadu and the city's first integrated multi-utility mall.
0.4 miSE
Specialty museum, Museum
Gandhi Memorial Museum, Madurai
11 min walk • Gandhi Memorial Museum, established in 1959, is a memorial museum for Mahatma Gandhi located in the city of Madurai in Tamil Nadu, India. Known as Gandhi Museum, it is now one of the five Gandhi Sanghralayas in the country. It includes a part of the blood-stained garment worn by Gandhi when he was assassinated by Nathuram Godse.
~1990 ftSW
Sacred and religious sites, Mosque
Goripalayam Mosque, Madurai
10 min walk • Goripalayam Mosque is a large mosque in Goripalayam containing two graves of Sultans of Yemen namely Khaja Syed Sultan Alauddin Badusha Razi and Khaja Syed Sulthan Shamsuddin of the Madurai Sultanate.
1.3 miSW
Temple
Thiru Aappanoor, Madurai
35 min walk • Thiru Aappanoor is a smaller temple lying in the shadow of the Meenakshi Amman Temple in the holy city of Madurai, India. The Pandya Kings and the Royal Sethupathi kings made many contributions to this temple. It is one of the shrines of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams.
1.5 miSE
City, Area
Melamadai, Madurai
38 min walk • Melamadai is 30th ward of Madurai corporation in Madurai district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. In 2012 Melamadai included in Madurai Corporation. Vandiyur Lake is located in Melamadai Geographical Area. A famous Pandi temple is located in Melamadai.
~890 ftS
Palace
Tamukkam Palace, Madurai
5 min walk • The Tamukkam Palace is a palace located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. Literally the Tamil word Tamukkam means summer house. It was built in c. 1670, and was the summer palace of Rani Mangammal, the queen regent of the Madurai Nayak kingdom.
0.8 miSW
Temple
Vandiyur Mariamman Temple, Madurai
21 min walk • Vandiyur Mariamman Temple is located in east of the temple city Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. It is dedicated to Mariamman, the Hindu Goddess of rain. it is situated near to river Vaigai at a distance of about 3 km from the Meenakshi Amman Temple. Temple has its huge pond Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam.
0.8 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Milan'em Mall, Madurai
20 min walk • Milan'em Mall is a shopping mall in K.K. Nagar, Madurai, India. It was opened on 28 September 2009 and is the first shopping mall in Madurai. Built in a half-acre site, the mall has five floors with a gross leasable area of 90,000 sq ft. The mall has a food court in the third floor along with water zorbing for kids.
~1510 ftS
Library
Daniel Poor Memorial Library in Madurai, Madurai
8 min walk • Daniel Poor Memorial Library often abbreviated as DPM Library is a century old college central library of the American College, Madurai, Tamil Nadu in India that officially began its functions on June 28, 1915.
~1640 ftS
Universities and schools
American College, Madurai
8 min walk • The American College, often referred to as American College, is one of the oldest colleges in India, located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. It was founded in 1881 by American Christian missionaries.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kovalanpottal?

Nearby attractions include Tamukkam Palace, Madurai (5 min walk), Lady Doak College, Madurai (6 min walk), Daniel Poor Memorial Library in Madurai, Madurai (8 min walk), American College, Madurai (8 min walk).

How to get to Kovalanpottal by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kovalanpottal:

Bus

K-Pudur (32 min walk)