Mandaikadu Bhagavathi Amman Temple Ettam Kodai Festival 2016 on 14.03.2016

 Mandaikadu Bhagavathi Amman Temple Masi Festival fete for 2016 started on 28th February and concluded on 8th March with the Odukku Pujai.

After the conclusion of Masi Festival, the following eighth day Tuesday is celebrated as Ettam Kodai Festival. This year 2016, the Ettam Kodai Festival is celebrated on 14th March 2016 (14.03.2016).

Mandaikadu Bhagavathi Amman Temple is the world famous Hindu Temple situated in Mondaikadu, a place 23 kms from Nagercoil, 60 kms from Trivandrum and 100 kms from Tirunelveli. This Temple is built in Kerala style. The holy Tree for this Temple are Bo Tree and Neem Tree.

Ettam Kodai Festival 2016 Program Schedule

Special Arrangements

People all over from Kanyakumari District and Kerala come to worship the Bhagavathi by offering Pongala and also dip their feet in the sea.

Govt. has arranged Special busses from Nagercoil.

Bharani Kodai

In the Tamil month of Panguni, the star Panguni day is celebrated as Bharani Kodai. It is believed that Mandaikadu Bhagavathi Amman was born on this day. This year 2016, the Bharani Kodai is on 9th April 2016 (09.04.2016).

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Muttidichan Parai Miraculous Fountain | Martyr Devasahayam Pillai Shrine | St. Michael Church | Puliyoorkurichi, Thuckalay

This Church is located on the NH 47 Kanyakumari – Trivandrum National Highway at Puliyoorkurichi, near Thuckalay.

About Devasahayam Pillai

Devasahayam Pillai was born as Neelakanta Pillai into a Hindu high-caste Nair Family in 1712, in Nattalam, in the then Kingdom of Travancore.
King Marthanda Varma appointed him as the steward of Neelakantaswamy Temple at Padmanabhapuram. He was also been managing the affairs at the Maharaja’s Palace at Padmanabhapuram. He had good relationship with the Maharaja and the ministers.
After the Battle of Colachel, The Dutch Captain, Eustachius De’Lannoy was taken prisoner by the Maharaja. King Marthanda Varma gave a chance to the captain and he was made the “Commander in Chief” of the Travancore Army and he worked at the Udhayagiri Fort.
In due course De’Lannoy and Neelakantan became good friends. De’Lannoy sent Neelakantan to Vadakankulam Church with a recommendation letter. Fr. Buttari baptized Neelakantan on 14^th May, 1745. Neelakantan name was changed as Lazerus, in Tamil meaning as Devasahayam (God’s Help).
King Marthanda Varma had dedicated his whole Kingdom to God Padmanabhaswamy. Some Brahmins, complained about the conversion of Neelakanta Pillai to Christianity as he had insulted the Gods, Brahmins and the Royal Throne. Maharajah enquired and found out that Neelakanta Pillai has converted to Christianity. He consulted with his ministry and finally he was arrested on 23^rd February 1749.
King Marthanda Varma adviced him to give up Christianity. But Devasahayam Pillai refused. He was put in prison at Thiruvithancode and was tortured. The persecution lasted for around three years.
On Friday, 14^th January 1752, Devasahayam Pillai was shot dead by the soldiers of Maharajah at Kattadimalai in Aralvoimozhi.

Muttidichan Parai – Miraculous Fountain

Devasahayam Pillai was brought from Thiruvithancode Prison to Kattadimalai to be killed by the Travancore Soldiers. On his way, seated on a buffalo, he was brought to this place called Muttidichan Parai, near Puliyoorkurichi. Due to the various tortures he suffered, he felt very thirsty. He requested the soldiers some water to drink. The soldiers gave hime some filthy water to drink which he could not drink. Kneeling down on this rock, he prayed to Jesus. He hit this rock with his elbow. Suddenly a miraculous fountain appeared in the rock and water gushed out. He drank it and continued his journey. Hence this rock was named as Muttidichan Parai.
Even today, water comes from this rock and many people drink this miraculous water and get God’s healing.

St. Michael’s Church

This Church is built just opposite to Muttidichan Parai. The foundation stone of this Church was laid by Rev. Mariadason (Vicar general, Kottar Diocese) on 14^th Jan 2007. On 14^th Jan 2011, His Excl. Dr. Peter Remigius (Bishop, Kottar Diocese) consecrated this church in presence of Very Rev. Fr. George Ponnaiah (Vicar Forane, Mulagumoodu Vicariate).
This Church is designed in the ancient Travancore architecture with a mixture of Portuguese art in the interior. This is designed like a Palace as the brave martyr Devasahayam Pillai worked at Padmanabhapuram Palace during the rule of King Marthanda Varma.

References & Further Reading

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devasahayam_Pillai
http://www.ucanews.com/story-archive/?post_name=/1996/04/11/100000-pilgrims-visit-lay-martyr-pillais-shrine-in-southern-india&post_id=7314
http://citypatriots.com/asia/india/tamil-nadu/thuckalay/st-michaels-church
http://blesseddevasahayampillai.blogspot.in/p/puliyoork.html

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St Andrew Church Attoor

Attoor is a town in Kanyakumari District situated 5 km north-east of Marthandam and 25 km north-west of Nagercoil. The famous Jain Temple Chitharaal Malaikovil is situated 3 km from Attoor.

St Andrew Church Attoor

This beautiful Catholic Church, St Andrew Church Atoor, is situated in the main road, opposite to the college. The St Andrew Church Attoor was Blessed on 26th May, 2016 by Most Rev. Dr. Peter Remigius, the Bishop of Kottar. The architect of St Andrew Church Attoor was Mr. Bens from Trivandrum.

Near by the St Andrew Church is a small shrine ( kurusady ) called St Antony, Arockiya Annai Kurusady Attoor. This Kurusady was also Blessed on 26th May, 2016 by Most Rev. Dr. Peter Remigius, the Bishop of Kottar.

Contact Details:

St Andrew Church
Attoor, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu – 629 191.
Tel : 04651-282156

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Kanyakumari Beach | Cape Comorin

Kanyakumari was once called as Cape Comorin and even now many people use the name. The Kanyakumari Beach is present in the southernmost tip of the Indian Peninsular. For all Tourist places in and around Kanyakumari, please click here.

Beautiful Beach but Dangerous too

Once the Kanyakumari beach was pretty long and was beautiful. Some time back, the Kanyakumari beach was altered by spreading huge stones which now made the beach very narrow and also dangerous. The beach is full of rocks and the waves collide over it and come to the shore which is very beautiful to watch.

The sand on the Kanyakumari beach is very beautiful as it is multi-coloured and it has a myth with the Bhagavathi Amman present in the Kanyakumari Bhagavathi Amman Temple. Hindus bathe in the beach and worship Devi Bhagavathi Amman.

It is not fit to splurge or bath in the Kanyakumari Beach, but one can watch the beauty of the beach from the shore and can dip their feet from the shore in the sea water. Tourists are restricted and warned to stay off the rocks by the policemen since it may be dangerous to climb on the rocks present inside the sea.

The sea shore is very good place to sit and watch the beautiful beach and children can enjoy playing on the shore with careful watching.

It is very fine to watch the Sun rise and Sun set from this beautiful beach as the sea and sky looks orange in colour. Also on Chitra Pournami day, one can watch the Sight of Full Moon Rising and the Sun Set at the same place in same moment. This can be seen only at Kanyakumari in the entire Country.

The Triveni Sangam, Meeting of Three Water bodies

On the Triveni Sangam, is the meeting up of (or confluence of) the three water bodies, namely the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean. The merging of water bodies is a virtual delight. Steps are built to reach the Triveni Sangam and tourist could dip their feet and wash hand. Care should be taken that the steps are slippery.

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The Chennai Silks Tirunelveli Exhibition Sales Nagercoil | 04.05.2016 to 08.05.2016

The Chennai Silks Tirunelveli Exhibition Sales Nagercoil.

Venue: S N SONS MAHAL, Vadiveeswaram, Near Anna Bus Stand, Opposite Road of Maalai Malar Office, Nagercoil.

Date: 04.05.2016 to 08.05.2016

Time: 9.00 AM to 9.00 PM

Website: www.thechennaisilks.com

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St. Michael’s Shrine Rajavoor Festival 2016 | 06.05.2016 to 15.05.2016

St. Michael’s Shrine Rajavoor Festival 2016 starts on 06.05.2016 and end on 15.05.2016.

St. Michael’s Shrine (also known as St. Michael The Archangel Church) is located in the center part of the town Rajavoor. Rajavoor is close to Suchindrum, Marungoor and Thovalai. Every year the Annual festival starts on the first Friday of May. The festival lasts for 10 days.

St. Michael’s Shrine Rajavoor Festival 2016 Schedule

06.05.2016 : 5.30 A.M. = Holy Mass / 6.15 P.M. = Jebamaalai, Flag Hoisting & Holy Mass / 9.00 P.M. = Cultural Programs

07.05.2016 : 5.30 A.M. = Holy Mass / 11.00 A.M. = Holy Mass / 6.15 P.M. = Jebamaalai, Holy Mass / 9.00 P.M. = Christian Drama

08.05.2016 : 5.30 A.M. = Holy Mass / 11.00 A.M. = Anbin Virunthu / 6.15 P.M. = Jebamaalai, & Holy Mass / 9.00 P.M. = Cultural Programs

09.05.2016 : 5.30 A.M. = Holy Mass / 6.15 P.M. = Jebamaalai, & Holy Mass / 9.00 P.M. = Cultural Programs

10.05.2016 : 5.30 A.M. = Holy Mass / 6.15 P.M. = Jebamaalai, & Holy Mass / 9.00 P.M. = Kalari Kalai Sangam

11.05.2016 : 5.30 A.M. = Holy Mass / 6.15 P.M. = Jebamaalai, & Holy Mass / 9.00 P.M. = Cultural Programs

12.05.2016 : 6.30 A.M. = 1st Holy Communion Mass / 6.15 P.M. = Narkarunai Bhavani, Narkarunai Asir / 9.00 P.M. = Cultural Programs

13.05.2016 : 5.30 A.M. = Holy Mass / 11.00 A.M. = Holy Mass / 6.15 P.M. = Jebamaalai, & Holy Mass / 9.00 P.M. = Temple Car Procession

14.05.2016 : 6.00 A.M = Holy Baptism Mass / 11.00 A.M. = Holy Mass / 4.30 P.M. = Eucharistic Mass / 6.15 P.M. = Jebamaalai, & Adoration / 9.00 P.M. = Temple Car Procession

15.05.2016 : 4.00 A.M = Holy Mass / 5.30 A.M. = Koottu Thirupali / 8.30 A.M. = Malayalam Holy Mass / 10.00 A.M. = Holy Mass / 12.00 P.M. = Temple Car Procession / 7.00 P.M. = Holy Mass at Temple Car

Getting to St. Michael’s Shrine Rajavoor Festival 2016

Special bus arrangements were made from Nagercoil.
The Bus Routes Form Nagercoil Anna Bus Stand to the Shrine are: TSS30, 30, 30A, 30V, 30C, 34, 5D/30.
The Bus Routes from Kanyakumari & Aralvoimozhy are: 15, 17, 319, 23V.

For Festival Schedule in Tamil, Please visit: http://www.stmichaelshrinerajavoor.org/schedule2016/tamil/index.html

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Government Exhibition Nagercoil 2016

Venue : Anathai Madam ( Porutkatchi Maithanam), Near Hindu College, Nagercoil.

Time : Daily 4.00 PM to 10.00 PM.

Period : 29th April to 12th June 2016.

Ticket : Adults: Rs.15/- ; Children: Rs.10/-.

Now the people of Kanyakumari district can enjoy the summer vacations at Government Exhibition Nagercoil. This exhibition is organised by the Government of Tamil Nadu. This is the second year, the Government Exhibition is organised at Nagercoil. The open space exhibition will attract the people due to the presence of all entertainment at one place.

Snacks & Tasty Foods

Visitors can enjoy tasty foods like Delhi Pappad, Paani Puri, Pop Corn, Chola Puri, Madurai Jigirthanda, Aavin Ice cream, Cool drinks etc.

Entertainment for Children

There are entertainment game rides for children like Giant Wheel, Train, Water Boat Ride etc.

Shopping

There are 15 stalls for shopping for the visitors consisting of fancy items, plastic articles, household articles, bags, cotton clothes etc.

27 Govt. Stalls

27 stalls of Government departments like Tourism, Forest, Khadi Industry, Agriculture, Horticulture, Fisheries etc. are also kept. This is the second Government Exhibition in Nagercoil. Last year, 69203 visitors had visited the exhibition. Out of which, 53494 were adults and 15709 were children. The total income of last year was Rs. 521000/-.

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Kanyakumari District Constituencies List Of Contesting Candidates 2016

Kanyakumari District is located in Tamil Nadu which has 6 Assembly Constituencies which are

1. Kanyakumari
2. Nagercoil
3. Colachel
4. Padmanabhapuram
5. Vilavancode
6. Killiyoor

Voters List Count As On 29.04.2016

List Of Contesting Candidates

The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assemble Elections, 2016 will be held on 16th May. The total Nominations in Kanyakumari District was 135. The Final accepted candidates are 91. Given below are the Candidates List in each assembly constituency in Kanyakumari with the allotted symbol for them. Also the Election Officer details are also given. ERRORS & OMISSIONS EXCEPTED…. PLEASE EXCUSE….

Kanyakumari Constituency Candidates

Officer Details

Nagercoil Constituency Candidates

Officer Details

Colachel Constituency Candidates

Officer Details

Padmanabhapuram Constituency Candidates

Officer Details

Vilavancode Constituency Candidates

Officer Details

Killiyoor Constituency Candidates

Officer Details

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Kanyakumari District Constituencies List Of Contesting Candidates 2016

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Kanyakumari District Assembly Election MLA Winner Results 2016

Kanyakumari District Assembly Election MLA Winner Results 2016 is Given Below.

List Of Contested Candidates and Number of Votes Received

The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assemble Elections, 2016 was held on 16th May and the counting held on 19th May. The total Number of Contested candidates in Kanyakumari District was 91. Given below are the Candidates List in each assembly constituency in Kanyakumari District, the Winner, and the Votes they got by each Candidate. ERRORS & OMISSIONS EXCEPTED…. PLEASE EXCUSE….

Kanyakumari District Assembly Election – Kanyakumari Constituency

Total Votes Registered: 209960

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Kanyakumari District Assembly Election – Nagercoil Constituency

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Kanyakumari District Assembly Election – Colachel Constituency

Total Votes Registered: 167205

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Kanyakumari District Assembly Election – Padmanabhapuram Constituency

Total Votes Registered: 161560

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Kanyakumari District Assembly Election – Vilavancode Constituency

Total Votes Registered: 160427

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Kanyakumari District Assembly Election – Killiyoor Constituency

Total Votes Registered: 153273

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Kanyakumari District Assembly Election MLA Winner Results 2016

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Nagercoil Clock Tower | Nagercoil Mani Medai | Manimedai | Tower Junction

When we say about Nagercoil City, the first thing that comes quickly to our mind is the Nagercoil Clock Tower. It is situated in the heart of the Nagercoil City and the area where the clock tower stands is called as “Manimedai” or Tower Junction. It stands as the Landmark of Nagercoil City.

History of Nagercoil Clock Tower

The Clock Tower was constructed on the occasion of Sri Moolam Thirunal Maharajah’s visit to Nagercoil in 1890 A.D.

A five member committee was formed to take steps in constructing the Clock Tower. The Clock Tower was designed by Hogeorf and S. Horesly of England. The clock in the Clock Tower was presented to the Maharajah by the European LMS Missionary, Rev. Duthie. Travancore State Officers Krishna Iyer and Retna Swamy Iyer were entrusted with the construction of the Clock Tower.

The Foundation stone for the Nagercoil Clock Tower was laid in 1891 A.D. The construction of the Clock Tower began in July 1891 A.D., during the period of Sri Moolam Thirunal Maharajah.

Mr. Horsely went on a leave shortly when the construction had begun. His place was filled by K. K. Kurivilla and under his supervision; the Nagercoil Clock Tower construction was completed in 1893 A.D. and was inaugurated by Maharajah Sri Moolam Thirunal Varma on 15^th February 1893.

The clock was made in Derbyshire by Smith of Derby Group in London. Actually the clock was being used in London for 20 years, before it was been presented. It is said that the bell sound which rang from the clock could be heard even from the radius of 3 kms.

There is a Direction Compass on the top of the clock tower along with a lightening conductor.

The total cost for constructing the Nagercoil Clock Tower was Rs.3258, 9 Chakrams and 12 Kasu. The Maharajah of Travancore donated Rs.1017/- and the balance was donated by the public.

Aftermath Clock Tower Construction

Once the Clock Tower was completed, the town started to expand around it.

In 1913 A.D., the bus services were introduced. At that time, Tower Junction became the boarding point for private buses which operated to different parts of the District.

A statue of Kalaivanar N. S. Krishnan was erected in front of the Clock Tower and was inaugurated on 14^th April, 1972.

Present Condition

Presently the Clock in the Nagercoil Clock Tower is not in working condition as there is no expert available here to bring it back to working condition. Earlier the clock was repaired by an expert from Trivandrum who had passed away. The Nagercoil Municipality Chairman has assured to repair the clock at the earliest.

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Kuzhithurai Vavubali Exhibition | 21.07.2016 to 08.08.2016 | குழித்துறை வாவுபலி பொருட்காட்சி

Kuzhithurai Vavubali Exhibition this year starts on 21st July 2016. Vavubali is one of the important Religious Festival that is celebrated by the people of Kanyakumari District. The main Religious Ceremony called as Vavubali is on 2nd August 2016. The vavubali is celebrated every year on the Aadi Amavasya Day. Aadi is one of the Tamil Month and Amavasya means New Moon Day. Vavubali is a festival of giving “bhali karmam” ( A Ritual) for ancestors which is held at the banks of the River Thamirabharani in Kuzhithurai.

History of Kuzhithurai Vavubali Exhibition

In ancient days, the Vavubali was celebrated only on the Aadi Amavasya day. On that day, large crowd of people participated in this festival. On seeing this, the then Kuzhithurai Municipal chairman T.C Kesava Pillai, had an idea of conducting an exhibition on behalf of Kuzhithurai Municipality. From 1926, The Kuzhithurai Vavubali Exhibition is being conducted by the Kuzhithurai Municipality. In the begining, the Vavubali exhibition was conducted only for three days. Later on, the duration was increased and this year, the Kuzhithurai Vavubali Exhibition is being conducted for 20 days. Also, it is the 91st Vavubali Exhibition.

This year, the Exhibition and Entertainment was taken in auction by Hepzi Beula for Rupees Thirty three lakhs and three hundred.

Attractions for All

Plant lovers can buy plenty of plants, flowering plants, saplings of many trees.

Fancy items shops for ladies and women.

Ice creams, Sweets and tasty eatables for all. Freshly made “Thaen Kulal” Sweet.

Small entertainment rides like car, tora tora, giant ship, giant wheel, Magic Show for children.

Ring games, ball games for grown ups.

Exhibition of Plants, Agriculture products and hand made wonders to watch for all.

And Many more attractions to watch…

Transportation Facility

Kuzhithurai is situated on the Nagercoil to Trivandrum High way and hence all buses going to Trivandrum will stop at Kuzhithurai.

Bus facility is available at any time from Nagercoil, Kanyakumari, Thuckalay, Marthandam, Kaliakkavilai etc.

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Furniture Exhibition & Sale by Royal Furniture 2016 Nagercoil | 13.07.2016 to 12.08.2016

Imported & Wooden Furniture

EMI Facility |  Credit & Debit Cards Accepted | 0% Interest | Exchange Facility

Up to 25% Discount for Wooden Furniture’s

Furniture Exhibition & Sale by Royal Furniture => Welcomes You All

Venue: Pioneer Muthu Mahal, Kottar, Nagercoil. Near ICICI Bank, Nagercoil.

Date: 13.07.2016 to 12.08.2016

Time: 9.00 AM to 10.00 PM

Contact: 9443173816 / 8973389111

Offers:

 Imported Sofa Set Offer Rate Rs.14,900/-

 Purchase above Rs.25,000/-, Get FREE Company Mattress worth Rs.4,200/-

 Purchase above Rs.50,000/-, Get FREE Dressing Table worth Rs.7,200/-

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Circus In Nagercoil | Grand Circus In Nagercoil | 29.07.2016

Now Kanyakumari district people can enjoy circus in Nagercoil from 29th July, 2016. The circus is organised by Grand Circus. Entertainers from Africa, Mongolia and Manipur participate in this Circus to show their talents. There are a variety of acrobatics and gymnastics that are to be performed by the artists. Absolutely the clown will also be a Great entertainment for the Children.

Venue: Anadhai Madam Maithanam, Near Hindu College, Nagercoil.

Date: 29.07.2016

Time: Afternoon 1.00 PM / Evening 4.00 PM / Night 7.00 PM

Tickets: Rs.75 / Rs.100 / Rs.150

Reservation Available for Tickets of Rs.150/-. Contact 8122476114 ( 9 AM to 6 PM )

Contact: 8122476114

Image Source: Thina Thanthi Dated 29.07.2016

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Ideal Home Exhibition Nagercoil | 29.07.2016 to 07.08.2016

Ideal Home Exhibition Nagercoil has started from 29th July 2016. Sponsored by LG BEST SHOP, Nagercoil and Co-Sponsored by Sathya, Nagercoil. It is a Home Needs exhibition.

Few of the Brands that are participating are APN Artistek, Samsung, Bharath Hero, Rajan & Co., Goderj, Panasonic, Kasi Steel House, Sony, Vidiem, USHA, Singer, BSNL, Preethi, Anantha, ZIGMA etc.

Venue: Perumal Thirumandapam, Nagercoil.

Date: 29.07.2016 to 07.08.2016

Time: 3.30 PM to 9.00 PM

11.00 AM to 9.00 PM (Friday, Saturday & Sunday)

Tickets: Rs.

Image Source: Thina Thanthi 29.07.2016

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Nagercoil Clock Tower | Nagercoil Mani Medai | Manimedai | Tower Junction

When we say about Nagercoil City, the first thing that comes quickly to our mind is the Nagercoil Clock Tower. It is situated in the heart of the Nagercoil City and the area where the clock tower stands is called as “Manimedai” or Tower Junction. It stands as the Landmark of Nagercoil City.

History of Nagercoil Clock Tower

The Clock Tower was constructed on the occasion of Sri Moolam Thirunal Maharajah’s visit to Nagercoil in 1890 A.D.

A five member committee was formed to take steps in constructing the Clock Tower. The Clock Tower was designed by Hogeorf and S. Horesly of England. The clock in the Clock Tower was presented to the Maharajah by the European LMS Missionary, Rev. Duthie. Travancore State Officers Krishna Iyer and Retna Swamy Iyer were entrusted with the construction of the Clock Tower.

The Foundation stone for the Nagercoil Clock Tower was laid in 1891 A.D. The construction of the Clock Tower began in July 1891 A.D., during the period of Sri Moolam Thirunal Maharajah.

Mr. Horsely went on a leave shortly when the construction had begun. His place was filled by K. K. Kurivilla and under his supervision; the Nagercoil Clock Tower construction was completed in 1893 A.D. and was inaugurated by Maharajah Sri Moolam Thirunal Varma on 15^th February 1893.

The clock was made in Derbyshire by Smith of Derby Group in London. Actually the clock was being used in London for 20 years, before it was been presented. It is said that the bell sound which rang from the clock could be heard even from the radius of 3 kms.

There is a Direction Compass on the top of the clock tower along with a lightening conductor.

The total cost for constructing the Nagercoil Clock Tower was Rs.3258, 9 Chakrams and 12 Kasu. The Maharajah of Travancore donated Rs.1017/- and the balance was donated by the public.

Aftermath Clock Tower Construction

Once the Clock Tower was completed, the town started to expand around it.

In 1913 A.D., the bus services were introduced. At that time, Tower Junction became the boarding point for private buses which operated to different parts of the District.

A statue of Kalaivanar N. S. Krishnan was erected in front of the Clock Tower and was inaugurated on 14^th April, 1972.

Present Condition

Presently the Clock in the Nagercoil Clock Tower is not in working condition as there is no expert available here to bring it back to working condition. Earlier the clock was repaired by an expert from Trivandrum who had passed away. The Nagercoil Municipality Chairman has assured to repair the clock at the earliest.

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Kuzhithurai Vavubali Exhibition | 21.07.2016 to 08.08.2016 | குழித்துறை வாவுபலி பொருட்காட்சி

Kuzhithurai Vavubali Exhibition this year starts on 21st July 2016. Vavubali is one of the important Religious Festival that is celebrated by the people of Kanyakumari District. The main Religious Ceremony called as Vavubali is on 2nd August 2016. The vavubali is celebrated every year on the Aadi Amavasya Day. Aadi is one of the Tamil Month and Amavasya means New Moon Day. Vavubali is a festival of giving “bhali karmam” ( A Ritual) for ancestors which is held at the banks of the River Thamirabharani in Kuzhithurai.

History of Kuzhithurai Vavubali Exhibition

In ancient days, the Vavubali was celebrated only on the Aadi Amavasya day. On that day, large crowd of people participated in this festival. On seeing this, the then Kuzhithurai Municipal chairman T.C Kesava Pillai, had an idea of conducting an exhibition on behalf of Kuzhithurai Municipality. From 1926, The Kuzhithurai Vavubali Exhibition is being conducted by the Kuzhithurai Municipality. In the begining, the Vavubali exhibition was conducted only for three days. Later on, the duration was increased and this year, the Kuzhithurai Vavubali Exhibition is being conducted for 20 days. Also, it is the 91st Vavubali Exhibition.

This year, the Exhibition and Entertainment was taken in auction by Hepzi Beula for Rupees Thirty three lakhs and three hundred.

Attractions for All

Plant lovers can buy plenty of plants, flowering plants, saplings of many trees.

Fancy items shops for ladies and women.

Ice creams, Sweets and tasty eatables for all. Freshly made “Thaen Kulal” Sweet.

Small entertainment rides like car, tora tora, giant ship, giant wheel, Magic Show for children.

Ring games, ball games for grown ups.

Exhibition of Plants, Agriculture products and hand made wonders to watch for all.

And Many more attractions to watch…

Transportation Facility

Kuzhithurai is situated on the Nagercoil to Trivandrum High way and hence all buses going to Trivandrum will stop at Kuzhithurai.

Bus facility is available at any time from Nagercoil, Kanyakumari, Thuckalay, Marthandam, Kaliakkavilai etc.

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Furniture Exhibition & Sale by Royal Furniture 2016 Nagercoil | 13.07.2016 to 12.08.2016

Imported & Wooden Furniture

EMI Facility | Credit & Debit Cards Accepted | 0% Interest | Exchange Facility

Up to 25% Discount for Wooden Furniture’s

Furniture Exhibition & Sale by Royal Furniture => Welcomes You All

Venue: Pioneer Muthu Mahal, Kottar, Nagercoil. Near ICICI Bank, Nagercoil.

Date: 13.07.2016 to 12.08.2016

Time: 9.00 AM to 10.00 PM

Contact: 9443173816 / 8973389111

Offers:

Imported Sofa Set Offer Rate Rs.14,900/-

Purchase above Rs.25,000/-, Get FREE Company Mattress worth Rs.4,200/-

Purchase above Rs.50,000/-, Get FREE Dressing Table worth Rs.7,200/-

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Circus In Nagercoil | Grand Circus In Nagercoil | 29.07.2016

Now Kanyakumari district people can enjoy circus in Nagercoil from 29th July, 2016. The circus is organised by Grand Circus. Entertainers from Africa, Mongolia and Manipur participate in this Circus to show their talents. There are a variety of acrobatics and gymnastics that are to be performed by the artists. Absolutely the clown will also be a Great entertainment for the Children.

Venue: Anadhai Madam Maithanam, Near Hindu College, Nagercoil.

Date: 29.07.2016

Time: Afternoon 1.00 PM / Evening 4.00 PM / Night 7.00 PM

Tickets: Rs.75 / Rs.100 / Rs.150

Reservation Available for Tickets of Rs.150/-. Contact 8122476114 ( 9 AM to 6 PM )

Contact: 8122476114

Image Source: Thina Thanthi Dated 29.07.2016

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Ideal Home Exhibition Nagercoil | 29.07.2016 to 07.08.2016

Ideal Home Exhibition Nagercoil has started from 29th July 2016. Sponsored by LG BEST SHOP, Nagercoil and Co-Sponsored by Sathya, Nagercoil. It is a Home Needs exhibition.

Few of the Brands that are participating are APN Artistek, Samsung, Bharath Hero, Rajan & Co., Goderj, Panasonic, Kasi Steel House, Sony, Vidiem, USHA, Singer, BSNL, Preethi, Anantha, ZIGMA etc.

Venue: Perumal Thirumandapam, Nagercoil.

Date: 29.07.2016 to 07.08.2016

Time: 3.30 PM to 9.00 PM

11.00 AM to 9.00 PM (Friday, Saturday & Sunday)

Tickets: Rs.

Image Source: Thina Thanthi 29.07.2016

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Pothys Nagercoil | 9 Floors Biggest Shopping Mall with Hyper Mart in Nagercoil

Pothys Nagercoil with 9 floors is the biggest shopping mall in Nagercoil & Kanyakumari District. It is inaugurated on 15th September 2016.

The Managing Director of Pothys, Mr. Ramesh has told the press on 14th September that the inauguration of Pothys on 15th will be done by the people themselves. Pothys Nagercoil is both a Shopping Mall and a hyper mart.

There is a spacious car parking facility in Underground floor 2.

Pothys branches are situated in Chennai, Srivilliputur, Tirunelveli, Madurai, Coimbatore, Trivandrum and Pondichery.

Pothys hold the Guiness Book of World Records for Worlds Longest Silk Saree. Also Pothys is ISO 9001 certified.

Floor Details

Underground Floor

Fruits, Vegetables, Provisional items.

Ground Floor

Cotton Sarees, Synthetic Sarees, Fancy and Designer Sarees.

1st Floor

Wedding Sarees, Kancheepuram, Aarani, Tharmavaram Silk Varieties.

2nd Floor

Chudithar Materials, Ladies Readymade Garments

3rd Floor

Children Readymades

4th Floor

Men Readymades

5th Floor

Shirting, Suiting, Wedding Suites, Shervani and Vesti

6th Floor

Life Style, Fashion Jewellery, Mobile Phone, Cosmetics, Watches, Gift Items, Suitcases, Kitchen Items and foot wears

7th Floor

Home Needs, Curtain, Pillow, Floor mat, Bedsheets

Location: 161, K. P. Road, Opposite Collectorate, Nagercoil – 629001

Phone: 04652 – 279830

Pothys Website: www.pothys.com

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