This is the birth place of the revolutionary poet Subramaniya Bharathiyar. His home now became a monument. Muthuswami Dikshitar’s memorial is also located here. This is located 76 kms from Tirunelveli, 22kms. From Kovilpatti and 40 kms. From Thoothukudi. In memory of National poet Subramania Bharathiyar, a memorial was built by Kalki Krishna Moorthy in 1945 and Mahatma Gandhi showered his blessings on the occasion of opening.