![]() History of Ramanathapuram District In the earlier parts of the fifteenth century, the present area of the Ramanathapuram district having the taluks Tiruvadanai, Paramakudi, Kamuthi, Mudukulathur, Ramanathapuram and Rameswaram were under the rule of the Pandyas. For a very small period, this area was also under the rule of the Chola Kings when Rajendra Chola brought it under his territory in A.D. 1063. In A.D. 1520, the Nayaks of Vijayanagar Empire took over this area under their control from the Pandiyan dynasty for about two centuries. ![]() In the year 1910, Ramanathapuram was formed by clubbing portions from the Madurai district and the Tirunelveli district. During the rule of the British this district was known as 'Ramnad', but later the name of Ramanathapuram was given to this district. Administration of Ramanathapuram District The district of Ramanathapuram in the Tamil Nadu state is having the collector as the administrative head of the district. There are two revenue divisions in this district known as Paramakudi and Ramanathapuram. Seven taluks of the Ramanathapuram district are Kadaladi, Ramanathapuram, Kamuthi, Tiruvadanai, Mudukulathur, Rameswaram and Paramakudi. There are thirty eight firkas, four hundred revenue villages and two thousand three hundred and sixty two hamlet villages in this district. In the Ramanathapuram district, there are eleven blocks called Tiruvadanai, Paramakkudi, R.S.Mangalam, Bogalur, Kamudi, Nainarkoil, Mudukulathur, Ramanathapuram, Kadaladi, Tiruppullani and Mandapam. Four hundred and twenty nine panchayats are there in this district. There are also two municipalities and nine towns in the district of Ramanathapuram. Temples of Ramanathapuram District The temples of the district of Ramanathapuram are famous centres of religious importance. The temples in this district are visited by a large number of devotees from different parts of Tamil Nadu and various other parts of Indian throughout the year. ![]() Apart from the temples there are various other places of religious importance in the district of Ramanathapuram in the Tamil Nadu state. One of the most notable centers of pilgrimage for the believers of Christianity all over the world is Oriyur. It is home to the martyrdom of St. John De Britto, a Portuguese Jesuit famously called 'Arul Anandar'. Another place of religious importance in this district is Erwadi which holds the tomb of Sultan Ibrahim Syed Aulia, who came from Arabia through Cannanore, is about eight hundred years old. Pilgrims from countries like Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Singapore visit this tomb. The Santhanakoodu festival is celebrated in February-March at Erwadi attracts thousands of pilgrims every year. ![]() Tourism in Ramanathapuram District The major tourist attraction in the district of Ramanathapuram in Tamil Nadu is the Kurusadai Islands. Kurusadai Islands is located to the west of the Pamban Bridge between the mainland and the island. It is a marine biosphere, and it is considered to be a paradise for the marine biologists and nature lovers. Marine wealth is abounding at this place which attracts a large number of researchers and scholars to this Island. The Kurusadai Island is almost four kilometres from Mandapam. Away from the Kurusadai Island, one could also see a lot of coral-reef, fish, dolphins, sea-cows, etc. (Last Updated on : 23-04-2014) |
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Ramanathapuram District