Taste the heritage
The Azads – Azad Abdul Nazar, and his sons Mahin and Wazim – know a thing or two about the tastes of the city. After all, their chain of Azad restaurants has been dishing up ‘Travancore’ non-vegetarian fare in the city for over seven decades now. The hot favourite then and now, they say, are different kinds of mutton, especially mutton biriyani. Partial to mutton “The city has always been rather partial to mutton: biryanis, curries, fries, roasts, njalli (marrow)….,” says Nazar, adding: “When my father, M.P. Azad, began his first restaurant in 1940 in front of our house at Overbridge, there was perhaps no place in the city where you could get mutton dishes. For that matter, there were more of potti hotels than non-vegetarian restaurants in the city at the time, especially near the railway station. Besides, in those days, even in Muslim households mutton was a delicacy reserved for special occasions such as marriages. My father realised that there was a market for home-cooked non-vegetarian food and began dishing up mutton biriyani for kaal ana per plate.” In fact, Azad dishes became so popular that within a decade M.P. Azad set up new restaurants, first at Kollam in 1950 (following the popularity of a food stall set up for SNDP’s silver jubilee celebrations), then at Nagercoil in 1959, in Statue (1965) and in Chalai (1967). Interestingly, the Nagercoil restaurant was set up during the time there was rationing in Kerala for buying raw rice. “Rationing or not, my father still had restaurants to run and so he found a simple solution – cook the rice across the border and transport it back to the restaurants in the city, for there was no embargo on cooked rice!” recalls Nazar, with a laugh. The livestock for the restaurants was (and still is) sourced locally from markets at Kilimanoor, Kallara, Balaramapuram, and Pangode, to name a few. In those days, I remember going to the markets at least five times a week, bringing back up to 100 goats per shipment,” says Nazar. The Azad mutton biriyani – the recipe for which has not changed since 1940 – is prepared in the typical Travancore style, and served with boiled egg, pappadam, and a slice of pineapple. In keeping with the trend of the times, the earlier version of the biriyani also had a dash colour: green, red, or yellow. New palates Today Nazar and his two elder sons (and youngest son, college-goer Ozman too) run seven restaurants across the city, apart from the restaurants at Nagercoil and Kollam. Their oldest restaurants (the one at Statue was torn down during the road widening) continue M.P. Azad’s tradition of opening doors at 7.30 a.m. to serve appam and egg roast to early birds. Their Chalai restaurant was recently featured on the popular food travelogue Highway on my Plate on NDTV Good Times. The other restaurants start serving at 12 noon. “We’ve tried to keep up with the times, changing our menus to suit modern palates. In the late 90s when the fad for chicken caught on – mostly among the youth – we introduced chicken dishes, especially Chinese items, on the menu. Later on, when the take away fad caught on, we introduced kadai counters, and open kitchens in some of our restaurants,” say Mahin and Wazim. The Azads were also keen to tap into growing market for baked products and began a full-fledged bakery division in 2002. “Actually, Vappa has a sweet tooth and he wanted fresh jilebis and ladoos everyday. That’s why he decided to open bakery!” says Wazim, with a wink at his father. Azad Bakery is one of the few bakeries in the city that has its own manufacturing wing, where they make everything from pastries to cookies. Besides they also have a boutique bakery under the name of Bread Factory. The Azad’s latest restaurant at Pulimoodu is just about a year old and their catering business has also taken off. Up next for the family is an upmarket restaurant that’ll soon come up in Kuravankonam.
கன்னியாகுமரி காந்தி மண்டபத்தில் சூரிய ஒளி-சுற்றுலா பயணிகள் ரசித்தனர்
கன்னியாகுமரி: கன்னியாகுமரி கடலோரத்தில் உள்ள காந்தி மண்டபத்தில் அவரது அஸ்தி வைக்கப்பட்ட இடத்தில் சூரிய ஒளி விழுந்தது. இதனை ஏராளமானோர் கண்டுகளித்தனர்.
காந்தியின் பிறந்த நாள் அக்டோபர் 2-ம் தேதி (இன்று)ஆண்டுதோறும் கொண்டாடப்படுகிறது. காந்தி சுட்டுக்கொல்லப்பட்ட பின் அவரது அஸ்தியின் ஒரு பகுதி முக்கடல் சங்கமிக்கும் கன்னியாகுமரி கடலில் கரைக்கப்பட்டது. அதற்கு முன்பாக அந்த அஸ்தி பொதுமக்கள் பார்வைக்காக வைக்கப்பட்டிருந்தது.
அந்த இடம் காந்தி மண்டபம் அழைக்கப்படுகிறது. காந்தியின் அஸ்தி வைக்கப்பட்ட இடத்தில் ஆண்டு தோறும் அவரது பிறந்த நாளான இன்று (அக்.2-ம் தேதி) சூரிய ஒளி விழும். இந்த நிகழ்ச்சி பகல் 12 மணியளவில் நடந்தது. ஏராளமான சுற்றுலா பயணிகள் கலந்து கொண்டு பார்த்து ரசித்தனர்.
Wooden palace of Padmanabhapuram
Padmanabhapuram Palace is located in a sleepy little town that is rich in history. Tourists flock each day to experience the fame which the palace once possessed, when its inhabitants ruled with grandeur and fought battles with legendary courage. This tiny town is situated in Tamil Nadu, district Kanyakumari, about 20 km from Nagercoil, and 50 km from Trivandrum. This palace was constructed by Iravipillai Iravivarma Kulasekhara Perumal. The fort is built with granite cut from huge rocks. The buildings are constructed from wood and stone, built in Kerala’s indigenous style of architecture. The fort stood as an impregnanble guard against invaders from neighbouring areas and foreign counties. The ancient fort has several structures. In “Mantrasala” (literal meaning, king’s council chamber), the dark floor has been textured with burned coconut shell, egg whites and other components. In “Thai Kottaram” or mother palace, believed to be the oldest in the palace, four pillars (nalukettu) in the four corners hold the sloping roof. In the south-west, a small room called the chamber of solitude (ekantha mandapam) has very beautiful wooden carving with floral designs. The breathtaking “Nataksala”, or performing hall, is believed to have been constructed by Maharaja Swathi Thirunal (1829-1846) who loved music and dance. It also has peepholes for the women in the royal family. The four-storied central building (Uppirikka Maliga) is located in the central part of the palace, and was used as the place of worship by the royal household. One can admire the king’s bedstead, made from 64 medicinal herbal woods said to cure diseases, presented to him by Dutch merchants. The banquet hall can accommodate a thousand guests at a time. An entire room is filled with Chinese jars, these came as gifts from Chinese travellers and merchants. Equipment used in warfare, sculptured from wood and stone, are on display. And surprisinggly, still keeping perfect time is a clock made three centuries ago. “Thekee kottaram” (southern palace) now serves as a heritage museum, where it exhibits treasured from the past.
Adhirasam
அதிரசம்
2 கப் பச்சரிசி, 2 கப் வெல்லம், பொடித்த ஏலக்காயம் ஒரு கால் டீஸ்பூன், ஒரு டேபிள்ஸ்பூன் நெய், தேவையான அளவு எண்ணெய் பொறிப்பதற்கு.
சரி அடுத்து என்ன செய்ய வேண்டும்?.
அரிசியை எடுத்து ஒரு அரை மணி நேரம் ஊற வையுங்கள். பின்னர் தண்ணீரை வடிகட்டி எடுத்து விட்டு அரிசியை உலர்த்தி பின்னர் மாவாக அரைத்துக் கொள்ளுங்கள்.
அடுத்து, நைசாக அரைத்த பின்னர் பாத்திரம் ஒன்றை எடுத்து அதில் வெல்லத்தைப் பொட்டு கொஞ்சம் போல தண்ணீரை ஊற்றி காய்ச்சுங்கள். வெல்லம் நன்றாக கரைந்ததும், மண் இல்லாமல் அதை வடி கட்டி எடுக்கவும். பிறகு வெல்லத்தை மீண்டும் காய்ச்சி பாகு எடுக்க வேண்டும்.
சரி பாகு சரியாக வந்திருக்கிறதா என்பதை எப்படி அறியலாம். வெரி சிம்பிள். ஒரு சின்னக் கிண்ணத்தில் தண்ணீரை விட்டு,அதில் சிறிது பாகு வெல்லத்தை விடுங்கள். அது கரையாமல், அப்படியே உருண்டு வந்தால் சரியான பதம் என்று அர்த்தம்.
சரி, பாகு வந்ததும், இறக்கி விடுங்கள். பிறகு அதில், அரிசி மாவையும், ஏலக்காயையும் போட்டு கிளறி பின்னர் அதில் நெய்யை விடவும்.
அடுத்து கிளைமேக்ஸ். சிறு சிறு உருண்டைகளாக உருட்டி, பதமாக தட்டி அதை எண்ணெயில் போட்டு பொறிக்கவும்.
சாப்ட்டுப் பாருங்க, அதிரசம் அட்டகாசமாக இருக்கும்
Kumari Kandam – The sunken land mass from the Indian continent
Kumari Kandam – The sunken land mass from the Indian continent
Kumari Kandam or Kumarikkaṇṭam is the name of a legendary sunken landmass said to have been located to the south of present-day Kanyakumari District at the southern tip of India in the Indian Ocean. The legend assigns the continent and its final submergence an antiquity ranging in tens of thousands of years.
Compare the photo above with the present map below to see how it is suppose to fit in. Proponents say that the land mass is “Lemuria”, a different name for the same continent. The supposed sunken land seems to be covering most part of the Indian Ocean. On the East side of the land lays Sumatera & Malaysia. In 26th December, 2004, in the very same region, the world witnessed a devastating effect of mother nature when Tsunami took place. The tsunami is was the result of the shift in tectonic plate in the sea bed that recorded a tremor as largely as 8.6 in richter scale. Could it be that a Giant Tsunami, multiple times greater than what we witnessed 4 yrs & 1 month before, strucked this part of the continent?
Ancient texts has made some reference of this said sunken land.
There are scattered references in Sangam literature, such as Kalittokai 104, to how the sea took the land of the Pandiyan kings, upon which they conquered new lands to replace those they had lost.
There are also references to the rivers Pahruli and Kumari, that are said to have flowed in a now-submerged land. The Silappadhikaram, a 5th century epic, stating that the “cruel sea” took the Pandiyan land that lay between the rivers Pahruli and the many-mountained banks of the Kumari, to replace which the Pandiyan king conquered lands belonging to the Chola and Chera kings (Maturaikkandam, verses 17-22).
Adiyarkkunallar, a 12th century commentator on the epic, explains this reference by saying that there was once a land to the south of the present-day Kanyakumari , which stretched from the Pahruli river in the north to the Kumari river in the south. This land was divided into 49 territories, which he names as 7 coconut territories (elutenga natu), 7 Madurai territories (elumaturai natu), 7 old sandy territories (elumunpalai natu), 7 new sandy territories (elupinpalai natu), 7 mountain territories (elukunra natu), 7 eastern coastal territories (elukunakarai natu) and 7 dwarf-palm territories (elukurumpanai natu). All these lands, he says, together with the many-mountained land that began with KumariKollam, with forests and habitations, were submerged by the sea. Two of these territories were supposedly parts of present-day Kollam and Kanyakumari districts.
R. Mathivanan, then Chief Editor of the Tamil Etymological Dictionary Project of the Government of Tamilnadu, in 1991 claimed to have deciphered the Indus script as Tamil, following the methodology recommended by his teacher Devaneya Pavanar, presenting the following timeline.ca. 200,000 to 50,000 BC: evolution of “the Tamilian or Homo Dravida”,ca. 200,000 to 100,000 BC: beginnings of the Tamil language50,000 BC: Kumari Kandam civilisation20,000 BC: A lost Tamil culture of the Easter Island which had an advanced civilisation16,000 BC: Lemuria submerged6087 BC: Second Tamil Sangam established by a Pandya king3031 BC: A Chera prince in his wanderings in the Solomon Island saw wild sugarcane and started cultivation in Kumari Kandam.1780 BC: The Third Tamil Sangam established by a Pandya king7th century BC: Tolkappiyam (the earliest extant Tamil grammar)
BBC reports the following further evidence which suggests volcanic eruptions may have some effect to this said land.Scientists have discovered the remains of a “lost continent” beneath the waves of the Indian Ocean.Drilling by the Joides Resolution research vessel, which traverses the seas extracting samples from beneath the sea floor, suggests that the continent, about a third the size of present day Australia, sank from sight only 20 million years ago.A recovered sample of the ‘lost continent’. It lies beneath the southern Indian Ocean. Called the Kerguelen Plateau, it is one of the most remote places on Earth.The Joides Resolution, the world’s largest research vessel, bored a series of holes through the undersea plateau, which is about two kilometres below the ocean surface.Spores and pollenIt brought to the surface many types of rocks associated with explosive volcanism, as well as sedimentary rocks similar to those found in India and Australia.Sending the drill bit down to the sea floor. “We found abundant evidence that much of the Kerguelen Plateau formed above sea level,” said Dr Mike Coffin of the University of Texas.”Wood fragments, a seed, spores and pollen recovered in 90 million year-old sediment from the central Kerguelen Plateau indicates that it was above sea level.”Scientists believe that it rose out of the ocean about 110 million years ago, following a series of huge volcanic eruptions.Small dinosaurs50 million years ago, it may have been covered in lush ferns, moist with tropical humidity.The ‘core store’ on the Joides Resolution Small dinosaurs would have hidden in the undergrowth stalking their prey.20 million years ago, it started to sink beneath the waves of what is now the Indian Ocean.Scientists hope that studying the region will help them understand the break-up of Australia, India and Antarctica.
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Kanyakumari Beach
Kanyakumari, also known as Cape Comorin is mainly a pilgrim center due to the presence of the temple dedicated to Goddess Kanyakumari. Apart from its importance as a pilgrim spot the scenic beaches are the major attraction of the tourists. Every day at the twilights the beaches are crowded, as the area is famous for watching Sunrise and sunset. Kanyakumari is the only place in India where one can watch the sunset and moon rise simultaneously on a full moon evening. The unique feature of Kanyakumari is that one can easily discern the three different colors of the three oceans. The temple dedicated to Goddess Kanyakumari is worth full to visit. The Vivekananda Rock situated on the exact middle of the Sea houses a memorial of the famous Indian Philosopher, Vivekananda of 18th Century.
A Visual Feast
Kanyakumari beach has a breathtaking sight with multi-colored sand lapped by the outreaching ocean waves. You may not find the golden sand to laze around while you sunbathe, but the beauty of colorful sands all over has their own aesthetic appeal. The seashore is rough and rocky with manmade embankment that adds to the beauty of the beach. A lighthouse stands high on the shore from where one can have a splurge of panoramic view of the area.
The merging three oceans make the seawater rough enough with the hurtling waves breaking on the shore make the sight worth cherishing. You can buy a host of colorful shells on the Kanyakumari beach for a wonderful keepsake.
History Of Popularity
From the time immemorial Kanyakumari is counted as one of the famous South Indian Pilgrim Centers. However, the importance as a tourist destination has attained by Kanyakumari is only within 20-30 years. Most of the visitors are staying here at least for one night with an aim of watching the sunset and sunrise.
The rich history and the cultural heritage of Kanyakumari is one of mixed culture and profound heritage. The city of Kanyakumari have been around for thousands of years as it has been the city of culture, history, arts, economy and the hub of civilization for centuries. In Kanyakumari, you can find instances of many religions like Islam, Christianity, or Hinduism easily. Its mixed heritage of the city has called out for many people for pilgrimage that has been going on for centuries.
Vivekananda Rock memorial
This memorial to Swami Vivekananda was built in 1970. Vivekananda was a social reformer and saint of modern India. He is supposed to have meditated on the rock where the memorial stands. Ferry service is available. Visiting time is from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Gandhi memorial and Guganathaswamy temple are two other tourist spots in the area. Kumari Amman temple is a famous place of worship where Parvathi is worshiped as virgin goddess who did penance to wed Lord Shiva. There is a nice picnic spot some 6 km away, Vattakottai (Circular Fort). It is an 18th century fort overlooking the sea. Nagercoil where the Nagaraja temple is situated is 19 km from Kanyakumari. Nagaraja is the serpent god, the presiding deity. Sand from the spot is given as prasadam. The entrance has a Chinese style. Suchindram (13 km) has a unique temple dedicated to the trimurthies – Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. The musical pillars and the 18-foot high Hanuman statue are artistic attractions. There are also inscriptions dating back to the 9th century AD. Udayagiri Fort, 34 km away from Kanyakumari, was built by King Marthanda Varma (1729-58) AD. This fort had a foundry for making guns. The Raja’s general, De Lennoy’s tomb is also situated in the fort. De Lennoy was a European taken prisoner by Marthanda Varma Raja when he defeated the Dutch at Colachel. De Lennoy turned out to be, in course of time, the Raja’s trusted general. Thiruparappu waterfalls (60 km) has a temple of the finest architecture and paintings. Muttam (32 km) is a good beach and lighthouse. Tiruchendur (91 km) has a temple overlooking the Bay of Bengal. It is one of the abodes of Lord Subramanya. There is a steady stream of devotees. Kalakkadu and Mundanthurai are two wildlife sanctuaries which can be visited from Kanyakumari.
Vicinity
The city of Trivandrum is situated at a distance of 90 km from Kanyakumari, in the neighboring state, Kerala. The Padmanabhaswamy temple in Trivandrum is famous for its marvelous architectural excellence and its age-old history. The Puthanmalika or the Horse Palace is an 18th century wooden palace situated nearby the temple is known for its structure and the possessions of royal kings. The Chalai market is also an attraction. The Napier Museum, of Indo-Sarasenic style is worth full to visit.
The Padmanabhapurm palace situated on the way to Trivandrum is the second largest wooden Palace in Asia. The palace holds an aura of excellent constructional skill. The belongings of Royal family tell the stories of prosperity, valor and the genius of the founder king of Travancore dynasty, Maharaja Marthanda Verma. Situated at the abode of hills, the area itself is enough to capture the minds of visitors. Though the Palace is in Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu, it is the property of Kerala Government. Monday is holiday here.
The Suchindram Temple, located at 6 km away from Kanyakumari is dedicated to Lord Siva. The exquisite architecture of the temple is amazing. The Wooden chariot is yet another attraction. Here the idols of Navagraha are carved on the inner roof of a Mandapa instead in all the other temples the same is on the separate shrine. In Suchindram Temple non-Hindus are also allowed to enter inside the temple.
Activities
The main activities of Kanyakumari are the sunset and sunrise watching. The beach is also ideal for swimming. Apart from this one can visit the temple in the early hours of the day. Yet another attraction of Kanyakumari is the memorial of an Indian philosopher Viveknanda, which is situated on a rock in the middle of the sea. The boat trip into the rock itself is an attraction.
The Kanyakumari Temple is dedicated to Devi Kanya Kumari. The temple is open daily, early morning at 4.30 to 11.45 am and 5.30 to 8.30 pm. Non- Hindus are also allowed to enter in the temple. But men should not wear shirts and everyone their shoes.
The Gandhi Memorial situated nearby the beach resembles an Orissian temple. It was here where Gandhi’s ashes kept until they immersed in the sea. This magnificent building was built in such a way that on Gandhi’s birthday (02nd October) the sunrays fall on the place where the pot of ashes kept, through the hole on the roof.
The Vivekananda Rock, situated at a distance of 400 meters off the seashore, is another point of attraction. This is the memorial of Vivekananda, the Hindu philosopher of India. The building reflects architectural styles from all over India. The ferry to the island is there in every half an hour till 5 pm. A popular visit for the followers of Vivekanand and people of Bengal, there are quite a Bengali hotels and restaurants.
The Sangam is the confluence of the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean. There is a kind of lagoon here formed by a series of rocks, which is also being used a bathing ghat by people. You can enjoy the warm and soothing waves breaking onto your body and get rejuvenated under the bright sun and blue sky.
Fairs And Festivals
The car festival is conducted in May / June in connection with the Kumari Amman temple. The idol of Devi is carried on this chariot during festival procession.
The Navaratri Festival is celebrated in September / October which lasts for nine nights. This festival is to commemorate the victory of Devi (Goddess) over the demons.
Tradition And Dress Code
As Kanyakumari is a pilgrim center the dressing should be in such a way by giving more priority to public esteem. Nudity is strictly prohibited in the beaches. Even two-piece dressing is also to be avoided. Tropical clothing is recommended here.
Shopping
On the shores of Kanyakumari beach and in the premises of the temple there are abundant handicraft shops with many seashell products. Traditional saris and other dress materials are available in some shops. Here one can get the different colored sea sand.
Other Facilities
In the nationalized banks like State Bank of India foreign exchange is possible. STD, ISD, FAX, Internet facilities are also available.
Security Precautions
During the boat transfer to Vivekananda Rock it should be very careful, as the waves are heavy. It may cause the tossing of the boat.
Do’s And Don’ts
Nobody is allowed to enter in the temples by consuming intoxicating materials like liquor, smoking and the like.
Best Time to Visit and Weather
Weather and best time to visit
Temperature: Ranges from 20 to 35 deg C.
Rainfall : Average 102 cms
Clothing: Cotton
Visiting season: Round the year.
Languages: Tamil, Malayalam, English.
Kanyakumari enjoys a pleasant climate and can be visited throughout the year. However, the most enjoyable season to visit this place is between October and March. During summers, the temperature can elevate to a high of 34.8 C while it can dip to a low of 20.4 C during winters.
Travel Direction
Location
Kanyakumari is situated at the southernmost tip of Indian sub-continent. It is at the confluence of the Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal. Kanyakumari is in the southern district of Tamil Nadu state in South India.
How to Reach
By Air
The nearest airport is the Trivandrum International Airport, which is 90 km west to Kanyakumari. Kanyakumari is the terminal point of Southern Railway. The trains are operating from here till Jammu & Kashmir, the northern most parts of India (Himasagar Express). Kanyakumari Express offers journey till Mumbai. There is a daily train departs to Chennai named Nellai Kumari Express. It is directly connected with Bangalore, Mumbai, Cochin, Delhi, Goa, and Chennai by regular flights.
By Rail
Kanyakumari is well connected by rail to major parts of the country. Kanyakumari is connected to Thiruvananthapuram, Delhi, and Mumbai by broad-gauge railway network. Superfast trains connect the southern most railhead of India with northern cities like Jammu and Delhi. Tirunelvelli, situated around 80 kms away from Kanyakumari is the other nearest railway junction and can be reached by road via Nagarkoil (19 km). The National Highway-47 is ending at Kanyakumari that stretches through Trivandrum.
By Road
Kanyakumari is connected by road to Trivandrum (86 km), Nagarkoil (19 km), Tirunelvelli (91 km), Tiruchendur (89 km), Tuticorin (129 km), Rameshwaram (300 km), Courtallam (130 km), Madurai (242 km), Thekkady (358 km), Kodaikanal (362 km), Palani (370 km), Ootacamund (576 km), Cochin (309 km), and Coimbatore (478 km).
Accommodation
Kanyakumari offers good accommodation facilities. Near to the beach there is good accommodation available. Apart from the private hotels the Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation has also a hotel here. A Youth hostel is there in Kanyakumari. Hotel Singaar International.
பத்மனாபபுரம்
இருக்கும் ஒரு நகராட்சி ஆகும்.
Padmanabhapuram
Padmanabhapuram a city and a municipality near Thuckalay in Kanyakumari district in the Indian state of TamilNadu.
The popular Padmanabhapuram Palace, the old palace of the Travancore kings, is also located here. It is spread over an area of 6 acres (24,000 m2). The palace is known for it antiques, including the armoury of the royal family. The woodwork in this palace is intricate. The Palace though surrounded entirely by the State of Tamil Nadu is still part of Kerala and the land and Palace belongs to the Government of Kerala. This Palace is maintained by the Govt.of Kerala Tourism Board.
கன்னியாகுமரி
கன்னியாகுமரி மாவட்டம், (Kanyakumari district) தமிழ் நாட்டின் முப்பதொன்று மாவட்டங்களில் ஒன்று ஆகும். இந்தியாவின் தென்கோடியில் அமைந்துள்ள இம்மாவட்டத்தின் தலைநகரம் நாகர்கோவில் ஆகும். இது தமிழகத்தின் மூன்றாவது வளர்ச்சியடைந்த மாவட்டமாகும்.
இயற்கை அழகுக்கு பெயர் போன இம்மாவட்டத்தில் ஒன்பதாம் நூற்றாண்டுக்கும் முந்தைய பல வரலாற்றுச்சின்னங்களும் அமைந்திருப்பதால் சுற்றுலா பயணிகளுக்கு இது ஒரு சுவர்க்கமாக திகழ்கிறது. இம்மாவட்டத்தின் மேற்கு எல்லையாக கேரள மாநிலமும் வடக்கு மற்றும் கிழக்கு எல்லைகளாக தமிழகத்தின் நெல்லை மாவட்டமும் திகழ்கிறது.