Tirunelveli - திருநெல்வேலி

The Siva temple, situated in the heart of this major commercial center, is dedicated to Nellaiappar and His consort kanthimathi. The temple, built by a Pandya king in the 7th century, is known for beautifully sculptured mandapams and theerthams. There are two entrances- one is Swami Sannadhi and the other Amman Sannadhi. Thirunelveli is one of the five places where the Lord performed His cosmic dance. It is known as Tambra Sabha. The Siva-Parvati marriage is celebrated in the thousand-pillared mandapam in Aippasi (Oct-Nov). Vasanta Utsavam is held in April-May. The pillars in the Mani Mandapam give out unique musical sounds when struck