Kilakarai lighthouse

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Kilakkarai Lighthouse is located at Kilakkarai, Tamil Nadu. The lighthouse started functioning on 2 October 1979. There was no lighthouse at this location prior to the installation of the present structure. A flag mast was present at this location previously to assist fishermen. The light source was modified on 30 April 2003. ()

Coordinates: 9°13'39"N, 78°47'6"E

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Tamil NaduIndia

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Kilakarai lighthouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palaiya Jumma Palli.

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Mosque
Palaiya Jumma Palli
7 min walk • Palaiya Jumma Palli or Meen Kadai Palli is a mosque in Kilakarai, Tamil Nadu, India. Built in 628-630 AD, it is believed to be one of the oldest mosques in the world and along with Cheraman Juma Masjid in Kodungallur, Kerala and Barwada Mosque in Ghogha, Gujarat, the first mosque in India.