Eraniel

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Eraniel is a panchayat town in Kanyakumari district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. It is of major commercial and political importance in the history of South India, as it was the seasonal capital of the affluent Venad and later Travancore kingdoms until the seventeenth century, when Padmanabhapuram and Thiruvananthapuram rose to prominence. Currently it is known for its archaeological importance for the ruins of the dilapidated Eraniel Palace. ()

Alternative names: Population: 9.8 thous.Coordinates: 8°11'59"N, 77°18'13"E

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Tamil NaduIndia

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

Nearby attractions include: Padmanabhapuram Palace, St. Antony's Church, St. Xavier's College of Engineering.

3.9 miNE
Historical place, Palace, History museum
Padmanabhapuram Palace
99 min walk • Padmanabhapuram Palace, a testament to the rich cultural heritage of India, is an exquisite wooden palace located at the foot of the Veli Hills, which form part of the Western Ghats in the state of Tamil Nadu. Despite its location in Tamil Nadu, the palace is actually...
2.8 miNE
Church
St. Antony's Church
71 min walk • St. Antony's Church, Chemmanvilai is a Roman Catholic Church located in Kanyakumari district, Tamil Nadu, India. St. Antony's Church, located right in the middle of the Chemmanvilai village, is an important worship center that plays an important role in the lives of the local people.
5.3 miE
Universities and schools
St. Xavier's College of Engineering, Nagercoil
137 min walk • St. Xavier's Catholic College of Engineering is owned and managed by the Most. Rev. Dr. Jeromedhas Varuvel, as the chairperson. It was established in 1998 by the Roman Catholic bishop of Diocese of Kottar. It is located 5 km west of main town Nagercoil.

Eraniel

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

Padmanabhapuram Palace

St. Antony's Church

St. Xavier's College of Engineering, Nagercoil