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Tiruvattār

Tamil Nadu, India · Asia

About Tiruvattār

Tiruvattār sits on the route: 5 minutes from Ayakod, 40km from Kanyakumari.

Tiruvattār is a town located in Tamil Nadu, India. With a population of 18,985, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Tiruvattār sits in India, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kolkata time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Tiruvattār to your route.

About Tiruvattār

The Adikesava Perumal Temple is a Perumal temple located in Thiruvattar, Kanyakumari district, Tamil Nadu, India and is one of the 108 Divya desams, the holy sites of Hindu Vaishnavism in existing Tamil hymns from the seventh and eighth centuries CE. The temple is one of the historic thirteen Divya Desams of Malai

Read more Nadu. The temple is a picturesque setting surrounded on three sides by rivers namely, (River Kothai, River Pahrali and River Thamirabarani) It was the Rajya Temple and Bharadevatha shrine of Erstwhile Travancore. After state reorganisation, the temple was handed over to Tamil Nadu H&RCE Dept. Since Vishnu resides here in a reclining position, and is surrounded by rivers, the temple is called as "The Srirangam of Chera Kingdom". The temple was consecrated by Parasurama and is admired by Veda vyasa in the sections which deal with temples in Padma Purana. As per the stone inscriptions which dates back to 779 KE the temple is established in the Treta yuga.

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Where is Tiruvattār located?

Tiruvattār is located in Tamil Nadu, India, Asia. The coordinates are 8.3307 latitude, 77.2673 longitude.

What is the population of Tiruvattār?

Tiruvattār has a population of approximately 18,985 people, making it a town in India.

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Quick Information

Population
18,985
Continent
Asia
Country
India
Region
Tamil Nadu
Timezone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
8.3307, 77.2673

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in India

Police
100
Ambulance
102
Fire
101
All emergencies
112
Driving side
left
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Worth the detour from Tiruvattār

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

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Kanyakumari

The southernmost tip of the Indian subcontinent where the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, and Indian Ocean converge, famous for multicolored sunrises and sunsets.

40 km · about 45 min drive

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  • 40 kmKanyakumariThe southernmost tip of the Indian subcontinent where the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, and Indian Ocean converge, famous for multicolored sunrises and sunsets.

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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

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