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Top Theni Hotels
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Hotels(10)|Ratings(20)|Reviews(20) Last rated Apr 24th 2013
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Rs. 1350
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#2 |
Rs. 1450
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#3 |
Rs. 1800
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#4 |
Rs. 400
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Rs. 400
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Rs. 450
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#7 |
Rs. 7500
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#8 |
Rs. 700
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#9 |
Rs. 1000
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#10 |
Rs. 3000
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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.
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 Lord’s 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. Theni’s 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.
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Theni District, surrounded by the Western Ghats, is located in the southern part of Tamil Nadu. It is known for the 2000 years old Arulmigu Balasubramanya Temple dedicated to Lord Murugan. Another important temple in the region is the Kamatchi Amman Temple and the Veerappa Ayyanar Kovil.
Located at an elevation of around 1500 m above sea level, Meghamalai is famous for its tea estates as well as cardamom and spice plantations. The forest near this waterfall is inhabited by wild animals such as sambar, elephant, tiger, leopard, cheetah, gaur and spotted deer. Varushanad Hills, Erasakkanayakanur and Gudalur are some of the other attractions.
The Suruli Falls and Chinna Suruli Falls are two of the major waterfalls of the district that are situated near the old Kailasanathar Temple Cave. The Suruli Velappar Temple, dedicated to Lord Kartikeya, is located near the falls. The Abubacker Masthan Dargah, having the relics of Abubacker Masthan, is also located nearby.
The Maya Matha Church, T. Sindala Chery Sacred Heart Church and Anaimalayanpatty C.S.I. Bethlahem Church are some of the prominent churches in Theni. Some of the popular mosques are the Vaaver Palli Vasal, Masjithe Ilahi Cumbum, Mohideen Pallivasal Cumbum, Masjithe Noor Cumbum and Ajeesiya Cumbum.
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