What to expect
Highlights
- Kolili Natheeswarar (Panchanatheeswarar) Temple, Thirukkuvalai — Ancient Shiva temple at Thirukkuvalai (Thirukolili), a Paadal Petra Sthalam praised in the Thevaram, where Shiva is worshipped as Brahmapureeswarar in a historic delta temple town.
- Thiruvaimur Vaimoornathar Temple — Shiva temple near Thiruthuraipoondi honoured as a Paadal Petra Sthalam, traditionally regarded as the last place graced by the saint Thirunavukkarasar (Appar), a quiet stop on the delta Thevaram trail.
- Thiruthuraipoondi — Taluk town in the south of the district on the route to the Muthupet mangroves and coastal delta, a local trade centre amid paddy fields and small delta temples.
