Tuticorin, also known as Thoothukudi, is a coastal city in Tamil Nadu, India. Here's an overview:
*About Tuticorin:*
1. Location: Southern Tamil Nadu, India
2. Population: Approximately 410,000
3. Language: Tamil
4. Known for: Port city, industrial hub, and spiritual centers
*Places to Visit:*
1. Tiruchendur Murugan Temple
2. Kattalankulam Sankaranarayana Swamy Temple
3. Sri Vaithiyanathaswamy Temple
4. Our Lady of Snows Basilica
5. Tuticorin Port
6. Hare Island
7. Pearl Beach
*Festivals and Events:*
1. Tiruchendur Murugan Temple Festival (March-April)
2. Kattalankulam Sankaranarayana Swamy Temple Brahmotsavam (April-May)
3. Sri Vaithiyanathaswamy Temple Maha Shivarathri (February-March)
4. Tuticorin Festival (January)
*Cuisine:*
1. Seafood (fish, prawns, lobsters)
2. Traditional Tamil dishes (idlis, dosas, sambhar)
3. Muslim influences (biryani, kebabs)
4. Christian influences (bread, cakes)
*Industries:*
1. Shipping and logistics
2. Fishing and aquaculture
3. Chemicals and fertilizers
4. Salt production
5. Thermal power plants
*Education:*
1. Tuticorin Medical College
2. Government Engineering College
3. Anna University
4. Various arts and science colleges
*How to Reach:*
1. By Air: Tuticorin Airport (TCR)
2. By Train: Tuticorin Railway Station (TTC)
3. By Road: Regular buses from nearby cities
*Climate:*
1. Tropical climate
2. Summer (April-June): Hot and humid
3. Winter (December-February): Mild
The Palaruvi Express runs between Palakkad Junction and Tirunelveli Junction, covering a distance of 480 kilometers . Here are the timings for the Palaruvi Express:
- Departure from Palakkad Junction*: 4:05 p.m.
- Arrival at Tirunelveli Junction: 6:15 a.m.
In the return direction, the train runs from Tuticorin to Palakkad, covering a distance of 277 kilometers [3).
- *Departure from Tuticorin*: 10:00 p.m.
- *Arrival at Palakkad*: 12:00 p.m.
The train passes through 38 stations and runs daily .
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