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Koothanallur is a municipal town located in the Thiruvarur district in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. This place has derived its name from the original settlers of the region who were called the Koothan brothers. Majority of the people from this place are Muslims. The people here are very hospitable and welcoming. There are several places worth visiting in Koothanallur.
TOURIST PLACES
Muthupettai Dargah : This Dargah that dates back to ancient times has been built suing the magnificent Mahratta architecture. People of all religions visit this place to offer prayers and to do away with their sins.
Alangudi: This place is worshipped by several pilgrims. Here the shrine Guru is considered to be pious and is visited by people from different parts of the country.
Valangaiman: This temple also known as the Paadaikavadi Mariamman has several visitors coming to worship the presiding deity. The local Panguni is celebrated here with great pomp.
Shri Raja Gopalaswamy temple: this temple is also known as the Kulothunga Cholan Vinnagaram after its builder. This is one of the most commonly visited temples. Several festivals are celebrated here.
Muthupettai Mangrove Forest: This marshy land allures many tourists ownig to its scenic beauty, the lush greenery and the innumerable mangrove forest trees. One can witness the captivating backwaters from this place.
SHOPPING:
Koothanallur is one of the favourite destinations for people who indulge in shopping. It is a shopper’s Paradise. One can splurge in various kinds of items found in the different shops of the place. It is a place where people not only indulge in window-shopping but also end up buying lots of goodies. Tourists flock in large number in this place to buy gifts for their near and dear ones. There are many malls and shopping complexes where people can get things of their choice at reasonable prices. The most frequently visited place for shopping MS habeeb Mohammed Maligai shop, Ms malikai shop by manivannan , Aravind maligai and stores , Sheik vethala kadai, Provisions shop and SR Nathan stores
HOTELS There are many hotels in Koothanallur that provide exquisite food together with good ambience for the visitors. Some of the hotels are
Hotel Selvies
Hotel Royal Park
MGM Vailankanni Residency
Hotel Raya’s & Raya’s Annexe
Hotel Gnanam,
Hotel Tamilnadu
Grand Gardenia
TRANSPORT:
Roadways: this place is well-connected to other cities in Tamil Nadu as the National Highway of India (NH67) passes through it.
Railways: There are several passenger that one can board to reach Koothanallur
Airways: the Nearest Airport to Koothanallur is Tiruchirapalli Airport
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