Kathukonda Ayyanar Temple, Sundarapandiapuram, Thirunelveli
Kaathukonda
Ayyanar Temple is a historic Hindu temple located on the Sundarapandiapuram near Tenkasi Town in Tamilnadu. It is dedicated to Ayyanar
named Kathukonda Ayyanar. The temple forms the heart and lifeline of the 3000
year old Tenkasi Town. The base of the temple was built on 14th Century
by the People belongs to the Vishwakarma (caste). It was rebuilt by the T.Narayanan and family belongs
to Rajapalayam Vishwakarma (caste).
The
local people believe that this temple is more powerful, it solves their
problems and it will help to achieve their needs and aim. Kathukonda Ayyanar
Temple is located at about 10 Kms from Tenkasi, 57 Kms from Thirunelveli, 22
Kms from Sengottai, 176 Kms from Madurai and 120 Kms from Thiruvananthapuram. Nearest
Railway Station is located at Tenkasi and Nearest Airport is located at Madurai
and Thiruvananthapuram.