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About Theni
Theni is one of the most important and charming districts of Tamil Nadu. It is a major pilgrimage
centre of India surrounded by the Western Ghats and was created as a result of a bifurcation of
the Madurai District in 1996.
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The major tourist attractions of Theni include Andipatti, Arulmigu Balasubramanya Temple,
Vellappar Temple, Mavoothu, Kamatchi and Amman Temple. Andipatti is an important centre of
Tamil culture and is renowned for its handicrafts and handlooms.
Arulmigu Balasubramanya Temple is a beautiful temple dedicated to Lord Muruga. One of the
most visited shrines in Tamil Nadu, this temple has a six headed idol of Lord Muruga,
accompanied by the Lords consort.
Located 20 km away from Andipatti, there is a temple of Lord Vinayaka called the Vellappar
Temple. The Kamatchi Amman Temple is around 3 km from Devadanapatti in Theni District.
One of the most distinctive features of the temple is the fact that the doors to the sanctum
sanctorum always remain closed and all the offerings are placed at the entrance.
The festivals of Theni are varied and notable among these are Pongal, Masi Maham and
Shivaratri. These are celebrated in the Kamatchi Amman Temple during the months of
February to March. The bullock cart race held during this festival is very famous in Theni
District. Theni can be visited any time during the year, though the winter and monsoon season
is most preferable.
There are other important places of tourist interest located around Theni. They are Vaigai Dam
20 km from Theni, Suruli Falls 50 km from Theni, Meghamalai Hill and Bodi Mettu Hill.
Thenis economy is dependant mostly on agriculture and the major products of the district are
silk cotton, soft towels, coffee seeds, cardamom and mango.
Theni is at a distance of 498 km from Chennai, 460 km from Bangalore and 76 km from
Madurai. The nearest airport to Theni is at Madurai. Theni is also the main route for tourists
travelling from Madurai to Kochi and from Madurai to the Thekkadi Wildlife Sanctuary. Theni is
well-connected to almost major neighbouring cities.
Information
State:
Tamil Nadu
Famous for/as: Pilgrimage
Bodinayakkanur
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Type:
Offbeat Attraction
Entry: Free
Ranked: 2 Of 19
Ratings: 7.00/7 (0 Reviews)
Vellimalai
Type:
Hill
Entry: Free
Ranked: 3 Of 19
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Chinnamanur
Type:
Offbeat Attraction
Entry: Free
Ranked: 4 Of 19
5
Meghamalai
Type:
Hill
Entry: Free
Ranked: 5 Of 19
Kamatchi Amman Temple
Type:
Place Of Worship
Entry: Free
Ranked: 6 Of 19
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Vaigai Dam
Type:
Dam
Entry: Free
Ranked: 7 Of 19
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Kumbakkarai Falls
Type:
Water Fall
Entry: Free
Ranked: 9 Of 19
10 Kolukkumalai
Type:
Entry:
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Hill
Free
Ranked: 10 Of 19
Western Gatz
Price:
Ranked:
Ratings:
Address:
ABM Grande
Price:
Rs. 1,800 - 2,200
Ranked: 3 Of 16
Ratings: 5.35/7 (6 Reviews)
Address: No: 19
Theni Kumuly NH Road
Theni
Phone: 4546-265160
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Website: Www.abmhotels.com
"It was a good hotel and I stayed there around 5 years back. They provided food
it was okay, not so good. The appearance of the hotel was good and the interior
of the hotel was good. It was worth staying there and it is a recommendable
hotel." - Edwinson Dhurairaj, , 4 weeks ago
Read 6 hotel reviews on HolidayIQ.com
4
Adhitya Hotel
Price:
Rs. 400 - 800
Ranked: 6 Of 16
Ratings: 4.33/7 (2 Reviews)
Address: 840, Near Bus Stand
Madurai Road, Theni Dist.
Phone: 04546-252607
"good.the toilets were not properly maintained, certain taps are not o.k.
european style toilets were not provided which results muscle pull to senior
citizens." - somu, Chennai, Aug 29, 2012
Read 2 hotel reviews on HolidayIQ.com
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10 Raja
Andhuvan
Price:
Rs. 3,000 - 3,500
Ranked: 10 Of 16
Address: Megamalai,
Chinnamanur Via,
Phone: 9487023533
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