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Kovilpatti, also known as Koilpatti, is a town municipality in Thoothukudi / Thoothukudi District in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
It is the second largest town in Thoothukudi District in Tamil Nadu, India. It was the largest Taluk in terms of revenue villages in India but recently it was split into Ettayapuram and Kovilpatti Taluks.
City Code of Kovilpatti is 4632
Population 123658
Area • 106 m (348 ft)
Places of Interest
'TEMPLES IN KOVILPATTI' SHENBAGAVALLIAMMAN TEMPLE This is a famous temple. The statue of amman is very high and appealing. The annual Car Festival and Theertha vari are very famous around the area.
Ettayapuram
It is situated about 15 km from Kovilpatti in east. The place is important as a cotton growing centre. Ettayapuram is famous historically as it was the place where the great freedom fighter Kattabomman of Panchalankuruchi fought against the British and also famous, because it is the birth place of National poet “Bharathi” the famous freedom fighter.
Kalugumalai:
Kalugumalai (or) “The Hill of Vulture” is situated on the road connecting Kovilpatti and Sankarankoil. It is massive done of rock with 300 feet height approximately which can be seen from a far of place. The place of is famour for its rock cut temple called “vetuvankoil”. A temple dedicated to lord Subramaniya Swamy is also located at the foot of the rock.
Panchalankuruchi :
Panchalankuruchi is situated three kilometers, north of Ottapidaram. The famous freedom fighter Kattabomman ‘s fort is located here .At present only the remaining of fort is seen in the site. Since it has been destroyed by the British of late in 1975, the Government of Tamilnadu have constructed a fort in Panchalankurich in memory of the freedom fighter.
Sankarankoil :
The Lord Siva and Gomathiamman temple is famous here. “Adithapasu” festival effects large crowds during July or August of every year. This town is situated west of Kovilpatti and attracts, Pilgrims, devotes in and around districts.
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