Theerthakkarai, Kanniyakumari

#6 among attractions in Kanniyakumari

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Theerthakkarai is a holy place of Ayyavazhi. It is located 0.6 kilometres south-east of the main pathi at Muttappathi at the end of the Muttapathi road at the rocky-shores. It is the second holiest sea-theertham according to Akilam. This is the place where the second and third Vinchais of Vaikundar took place. It was in memory of this event the Panguni Theertham is conducted. ()

Coordinates: 8°5'34"N, 77°33'51"E

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Nearby attractions include: Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Thiruvalluvar Statue, Our Lady of Ransom Church, Vattakottai Fort.

1.2 miSW
Memorial
Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Kanniyakumari
30 min walk • The Vivekananda Rock Memorial is an iconic monument located on a small rocky island in the city of Kanyakumari, at the southern tip of India, where the Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean, and Bay of Bengal converge. This revered site is dedicated to Swami Vivekananda, a...
1.2 miSW
Prominent statue of Tamil scholar
Thiruvalluvar Statue, Kanniyakumari
32 min walk • The Thiruvalluvar Statue is an imposing monument located in the coastal town of Kanniyakumari at the southern tip of India. This colossal sculpture stands at a height of 133 feet (40.6 meters) and is perched atop a small island near the confluence of the Arabian Sea...
0.9 miSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Our Lady of Ransom Church, Kanniyakumari
25 min walk • Our Lady of Ransom Church is a Catholic church located at Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, India.
2.2 miN
Forts and castles
Vattakottai Fort
57 min walk • Vattakottai Fort is a seaside fort near Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu the southern tip of India. It was built in the 18th century as a coastal defence-fortification and barracks in the erstwhile Travancore kingdom.
6.1 miNW
Church
Ringeltaube Vethamonikam Memorial Church, Swamithope Pathi
156 min walk • Ringeltaube Vethamonikam Memorial Church, at Mylaudy in Kanyakumari district, Tamil Nadu, India, It's one of the largest and oldest churches in Asia. It's the cathedral of Kanyakumari Diocese, of the Church of South India.
2.2 miN
Archaeological site
Thirucharanathumalai, Kanniyakumari
57 min walk • Thirucharanathumalai is a hillock located in Chitharal village 6 km from Marthandam, and 55 km from Kanyakumari. On the top of the hill under a path that seems naturally hanging there in a temple with mandapam, corridor and balipeetam with a madappalli.
2.1 miN
Neighbourhood
Vakaippathi, Kanniyakumari
55 min walk • Vakaippathi, one among the Panchappathis is a holy site for the People of Ayyavazhi. Vakaippathi is the place situated 4 km northeast to Kanyakumari in the seashore near vattakkotai.
5.5 miW
Locality
Thamaraikulam Pathi
140 min walk • One of the main attractions in Thamaraikulam Pathi is the Thamaraikulam Pathi Temple, a sacred and revered site for locals and tourists alike. The temple is dedicated to the Hindu deity Lord Shiva and features stunning architecture and intricate carvings that reflect...